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MANTA Flow vs erwin Data Modeler comparison

Quest Software and Manta are both solutions in the Data Governance category. Additionally, 95% of Quest Software users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Manta users who would recommend it.
erwin Data Modeler
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    Categories and Ranking

    erwin Data Modeler
    Average Rating
    8.6
    Reviews Sentiment
    7.2
    Number of Reviews
    39
    Ranking in other categories
    Enterprise Architecture Management (4th), Business Process Design (10th)
    MANTA Flow
    Average Rating
    8.6
    Reviews Sentiment
    6.8
    Number of Reviews
    2
    Ranking in other categories
    Data Governance (31st)
     

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    JorgeSanz - PeerSpot reviewer
    Streamline data modeling and automate network changes for increased efficiency
    The initial setup depends on the tool if you are using the data model environment. Stopping the server could be complex and require strong expertise. If you have everything set up and configured, Erwin is straightforward. You can deploy it in a few hours. In our case, it took a couple of months to address internal conditions, assign machines, and set up everything for the services. I rate the initial setup a six out of ten, where one is difficult and ten is easy.
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    LeandroSodré - PeerSpot reviewer
    Very Powerful, with cloud based scalability, and highly efficient for both business and technical teams
    I had some difficulties, trying to use the direct link which is metadata through files that you can upload to MANTA Flow and you can just say from there where that data is going. But we just figured out that sometimes, depending on the level of the granularity that if you want to link the object, you can not. For example, if you want to link the objects just by schema, sometimes it does not work. So you need to scroll down and link each table. Sometimes the table level does not work, and you need to go deeper and go to link column to column. We figured out that this was a bug in MANTA Flow, and we talked to them and I think they were fixing it. But in our case, we just realized that if we could link the objects at the lowest level possible, it would work. I was trying to develop, right now, some kind of automation to compare the listed revision that I have in MANTA Flow with some other revision. And I would like to do it in an automatic way. I would like to have some kind of API where I could call this object and the revision that I want and the same object and another revision that I wanted to compare with. And I could not see it as some API in MANTA Flow, and we have this feature on the user interface. I think it would be very powerful because if you want to automate just warn the data owners the structures were updated by looking at the object level, and send an email to these owners to see if that change makes sense.
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    Pros

    "The product allows us to reuse entities and attributes."
    "Any tool will do diagramming but I think the ability to put the stuff up in a graphical fashion, then think about it, and keep things consistent is what's valuable about it. It's too easy when you're using other methods to not have naming consistent standards and column consistent definitions, et cetera."
    "We use the macros with naming standards patterns, domains, datatypes, and some common attributes. As far as other automations, a feature of the Bulk Editor is mass updates. When it sees something is nonstandard or inaccurate, it will export the better data out. Then, I can easily see which entities and attributes are not inline or standard. I can easily make changes to what was uploaded to the Bulk Editor. When taking on a new project, it can save you about a half a day on a big project across an entire team."
    "The fitting model is very intuitive."
    "The data lineage feature is very valuable."
    "We had some data integration projects, where we needed to integrate it for about 100 databases. Doing that manually is crazy; we can't do that. With erwin, it was much easier to identify which tables and columns could be used for the integration. That means a lot in terms of time and effort as well as my image to the customer, because they can see that we are providing value in a very short time."
    "The principal feature that I liked is that the solution has a very graphic interface."
    "The product lets us import different types of models from various databases."
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    "I believe it is very powerful. And for technicians, you can see the impact analysis, you can compare versions. So you can see some revisions against some of the oldest ones. You can compare and see which pipelines were updated between them. I think it is very helpful to both sides, the technical and business teams."
    "The solution is stable. We have not found any fatal errors yet."
     

    Cons

    "The modeling product itself is far and above anything else that I've seen on the market. There are certain inconsistencies when it comes to keeping up with other platforms' databases in the reverse-engineering process. It should also support more database platforms."
    "The only real complaint I have is the time it takes to do a database comparison on a large model. If they could speed that up, that would be the only thing I can think of that needs improvement."
    "I love the product. I love the ability to get into the code, make it automated, and make it do what I want. I would like to see them put some kind of governance over the ability to make changes to the mart tables with the API, so that instead of just using the modeler's rights to a table -- it has a separate set of rights for API access. That would give us the ability to put governance around API applications. Right now a person with erwin and Excel/VBA has the ability to make changes to models with the API if they also have rights to make changes to the model from erwin. It's a risk."
    "I am not so happy with its speed. Sometimes, it can have problems with connections."
    "The report generation has room for improvement. I think it was version 8 where you had to use Crystal Reports, and it was so painful that the company I was with just stayed on version 7 until version 9 came out and they restored the data browser. That's better than it was, but it's still a little cumbersome. For example, you run it in erwin, then export it out to Excel, and then you have to do a lot of cosmetic modification. If you discover that you missed a column, then you would have to rerun the whole thing. Sometimes what you would do is just go ahead and fix it in the report, then you have to remember to go back and fix it in the model. Therefore, I think the report generation still could use some work."
    "The erwin Data Modeler is quite complex to use."
    "The solution's reporting side needs to be improved."
    "As someone who has used it for a long time, I have seen stability vary from version to version."
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    "I would like to have some kind of API where I could call this object and the revision that I want and the same object and another revision that I wanted to compare with. And I could not see it as some API in MANTA Flow, and we have this feature on the user interface."
    "One area of improvement for MANTA Flow is to add as many new data sources as possible. We have found that maybe they can support 100, but not 101, unfortunately."
     

    Pricing and Cost Advice

    "The pricing of the solution is cheap. I rate the pricing a five out of ten."
    "Likewise, the solution is a little pricey."
    "The price should be lower in order to be on the same level as its competitors."
    "There are two license options and the pricing is reasonable."
    "I don't specifically know what we're paying now. About three years ago, in another organization, I have this memory of 6,000 AUD a seat or something like that, but I am not sure. In the mid-2000s, it was something like 1,200 AUD a seat. I get the impression that there was a price jump when it was spun off from CA as a separate company, which is understandable, but it could sometimes be a barrier in some organizations picking it up. I haven't talked to erwin people yet, but I'm going to suggest to them that they could perhaps think of having an entry-level product that is priced a bit lower, and then, you can buy the extra suite."
    "Price-wise, erwin Data Modeler is okay. You can purchase a single license and it is not very expensive."
    "An issue right now would be that erwin doesn't have a freely available browser (that I am aware of) for people who are not data modelers or data engineers that a consumer could use to look at the data models and play with it. This would not be to make any changes, but just to visually look at what exists. There are other products out there which do have end user browsers available and allow them to access data models via the data modeling tool."
    "There are no costs in addition to the standard licensing fees."
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    "As a service company, we don't care about the price because the customer is paying, but the customers consider MANTA to be reasonable."
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    Top Industries

    By visitors reading reviews
    Financial Services Firm
    18%
    Manufacturing Company
    9%
    Government
    8%
    Computer Software Company
    7%
    Financial Services Firm
    40%
    Non Profit
    12%
    Computer Software Company
    9%
    Manufacturing Company
    8%
     

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    Questions from the Community

    What do you like most about erwin Data Modeler by Quest?
    Forward engineering, DDL generation, reverse engineering, and reporting are the most valuable features of the solution.
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for erwin Data Modeler by Quest?
    The product is expensive. I rate the product’s pricing a nine out of ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive.
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    What needs improvement with erwin Data Modeler by Quest?
    As a documenting tool, it's solid, though its reporting could be more robust. The reporting mechanisms could be more intuitive regarding report creation. It can generate reports in CSV files, displ...
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    Overview

    Erwin Data Modeler provides an effective approach to visualizing and managing data models. It assists in creating, reversing, and synchronizing data models with ease, supporting logical and physical transitions while enhancing understanding across teams.

    Erwin Data Modeler is a comprehensive tool designed for professional database management. It offers capabilities to organize and enforce standards, automating script generation with robust reverse engineering and DDL output. Users can manage complex data environments, capitalize on integration with data intelligence, and maintain large-scale databases smoothly. Despite its strengths, improvements in multi-language support, database integration, and reporting features are needed. Users benefit from extensive support for conceptual, logical, and physical database modeling, enhancing architectural design and data governance for platforms like SQL Server, Oracle, and Teradata.

    What are the key features of Erwin Data Modeler?
    • Visual Representation: Facilitates clear visualization of data models, aiding comprehension.
    • Versioning and Editing: Enhance usability with versioning and bulk editing capabilities.
    • Reverse Engineering: Offers powerful tools for reverse engineering and DDL generation.
    • Integration: Aligns with data intelligence to streamline database management.
    • Naming Standards: Enforces consistency with automated script creation.
    What benefits should users consider in Erwin Data Modeler reviews?
    • Collaboration: Promotes team understanding and collaboration through visual tools.
    • Automation: Reduces manual effort through automated processes and integration.
    • Scalability: Handles large database management efficiently, crucial for enterprise settings.
    • Data Governance: Facilitates effective data governance with structured modeling.

    Erwin Data Modeler finds application in industries focused on robust data management, implementing it for enterprise data warehouses, business domain models, and operational systems. It supports architectural design and governance, aligning with business applications demanding precise data representation and visualization.

    Quest Software

    Data Lineage Done Right
    MANTA’s unified lineage platform maps all information flows to give you a complete overview of your data pipeline. Save money on manual labor by automating data lineage discovery; keep your data pipeline healthy by preventing data incidents; and migrate painlessly to the cloud.

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    Sample Customers

     Premera, America Honda Motors, Aetna, Kaiser Permanente, Dental Dental Cali, Cigna, Staples
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