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SSIS vs ibi DataMigrator comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

ibi DataMigrator
Ranking in Data Integration
38th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
1.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SSIS
Ranking in Data Integration
2nd
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
76
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Data Integration category, the mindshare of ibi DataMigrator is 0.6%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SSIS is 3.7%, down from 7.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Integration Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
SSIS3.7%
ibi DataMigrator0.6%
Other95.7%
Data Integration
 

Featured Reviews

David_Hall - PeerSpot reviewer
Data Warehouse Analyst at a insurance company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Have seen support quality decline while still relying on long-standing data transformation features
I would assess the tool's error handling and logging features as part of it involves having a sampling thing. Depending on the definition of who's doing this, I used to work at a university where we looked at students who registered, and there were people who could register without specifying their gender. Most people know their gender. Some people would not put their birth date, so their date of birth was the default century. In 1989, we had hundreds of 89-year-olds because it was noted as 1900. What we would do is quickly assess that this is not reasonable; in a college setting, how many 89-year-olds are standing in line for freshman orientation? We could produce transformations on the fly. You can look at stuff, but ultimately, you need to go back to the data. There's logic involved; do you have to have a six-digit zip? Do you need the six plus four? It all depends on your criteria. It's doable, but it takes time, and if there's a lot of that, they usually hire people just to handle it. It's a tool that has its limitations; they haven't added wonderful features, and it's a GUI tool based on a desktop that you can run. Their manuals are pretty good, but we're not really using it actively, so I can't tell you everything right now.
Chris Farris - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager, Data Operations at a manufacturing company with 5,001-10,000 employees
User-friendly interface facilitates efficient data migration and reduces operational overhead
Its usability and ease of use are standout features. It is really easy to use - almost too easy at times. Users don't have to be experts to use their tool set and utilize the clicking mechanisms, drop down boxes, and other features to build a package and run it. The configuration is very easy and the system is very stable. I would rate it at a 10 as it is highly reliable; we have never had any problems with it. Very little maintenance is required on my side. While you need to keep the product up to date, the maintenance requirements are minimal. SSIS integrates with all Microsoft tools seamlessly. We have used it against Oracle, DB2 and SQL. It integrates and can move data around from any data platforms, making it very diverse in that standpoint. It is a very robust tool that can work with many data sources, and its main strength is that it is extremely easy to use.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"IBI has led the way for many years because they can read and write any data set."
"We can connect with multiple data sources easily using an external connector in SSIS."
"The reporting on the solution is perfect. I didn't expect to see reporting features, but they are great."
"The UI is very user-friendly."
"It's saved time using visualization descriptions."
"SSIS is easy to use."
"It is well designed and quite straightforward, with not much of a learning curve involved, and it is a well-documented solution."
"The setup is easy to use and understand."
"The main benefits SSIS provides for my company is to streamline processes, and the reporting process is the most useful for me, as most of our data is captured into SQL, making it easier to pull the differences in reports for the year."
 

Cons

"Their products work wonderfully during demos, but when we install them, they don't, and I end up following their manual only to find they forgot to mention something important."
"This solution needs full support for real-time processing."
"Connectivity to databases other than Microsoft. This is the Achilles' heel."
"SSIS has a difficult learning curve when dealing with complex transformations."
"I would rate it a seven out of ten. Not a ten because of the data extraction that crashed."
"The solution could improve by having quicker release updates."
"Performance could be better."
"The high prices attached to the product can be an area of concern where improvements are required."
"Upgrading is usually painful and time consuming despite what MS says"
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"It would be beneficial if the solution had a less costly cloud offering."
"If you don't want to pay a lot of money, you can go for SSIS, as its open-source version is available. When it comes to licensing, SSIS can be expensive."
"SSIS' licensing is a little high, but it gives good value for money."
"It comes bundled with other solutions, which makes it difficult to get the price on the specific product."
"All of my clients have this product included as part of their Microsoft license."
"The solution is economical. You don't have to worry about the pricing as long as you're installing both services on the same server."
"Our license with SSIS is annual."
"This solution has provided an inexpensive tool, and it is easy to find experienced developers."
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Comparison Review

it_user90069 - PeerSpot reviewer
BI Expert at a healthcare company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Feb 20, 2014
Informatica PowerCenter vs. Microsoft SSIS - each technology has its advantages but also have similarities
Technology has made it easier for businesses to organize and manipulate data to get a clearer picture of what’s going on with their business. Notably, ETL tools have made managing huge amounts of data significantly easier and faster, boosting many organizations’ business intelligence operations…
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
20%
Retailer
12%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Transportation Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Construction Company
8%
Government
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business27
Midsize Enterprise19
Large Enterprise58
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ibi DataMigrator?
I don't have details about the pricing or licensing of ibi DataMigrator. I stay away from money matters; the last time I bought something was 35 years ago while trying to convince people it was wor...
What needs improvement with ibi DataMigrator?
I would assess the tool's error handling and logging features as part of it involves having a sampling thing. Depending on the definition of who's doing this, I used to work at a university where w...
What is your primary use case for ibi DataMigrator?
That's just it with the main use case for us more recently. We have it, we're licensed for it. We can make sure it works, but we don't really use ibi DataMigrator. ibi DataMigrator is an Extract, T...
Which is better - SSIS or Informatica PowerCenter?
SSIS PowerPack is a group of drag and drop connectors for Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services, commonly called SSIS. The collection helps organizations boost productivity with code-free compo...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SSIS?
Pricing is pretty reasonable, so I would rate it at a 5. However, it could be a bit cheaper.
What needs improvement with SSIS?
SSIS could be integrated with more services, such as Power BI, to make the reporting structures more user-friendly. The initial setup for SSIS is somewhat complex in the beginning, but once you und...
 

Also Known As

iWay DataMigrator, Information Builders DataMigrator
SQL Server Integration Services
 

Overview

 

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