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IBM Cloud Pak for Integration vs. Oracle Data Integrator (ODI)
March 2024
Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between IBM Cloud Pak for Integration and Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Cloud Data Integration solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed IBM Cloud Pak for Integration vs. Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Featured Review
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A hybrid integration platform that applies the functionality of closed-loop AI automation
Rodrigo Radtke De Souza
If it doesn't connect out-of-the-box to a specific technology, we can add a new technology into it
We use ODI to integrate all Oracle EPM suite used in our financial area. ODI is the core engine used to move data across different applications... Read more →
Quotes From Members
We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use.
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Pros
"The most valuable aspect of the Cloud Pak, in general, is the flexibility that you have to use the product.""The most preferable aspect would be the elimination of the command, which was a significant improvement. In the past, it was a challenge, but now we can proceed smoothly with the implementation of our policies and everything is managed through JCP. It's still among the positive aspects, and it's a valuable feature.""Cloud Pak for Integration is definitely scalable. That is the most important criteria.""It is a stable solution."

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"It's completely user-friendly.""The most valuable feature that we use is the Knowledge Modules.""​All our systems can be widely integrated by ODI, such as transactional systems, our data warehouses, and B2B integration.""It is an ETL tool, which does the extract, transform, and load.""It allows us to use many languages to develop and to integrate practically all the technologies of the Oracle suite as well as those from non-Oracle vendors.""The scalability is great. It's one of the reasons we chose the solution.""In our DW/BI solution, ODI is the main tool to integrate the data in a daily batch way.""Easy to understand, very developer-friendly, and has a big forum community and lots of documentation for support."

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Cons
"Setting up Cloud Pak for Integration is relatively complex. It's not as easy because it has not yet been fully integrated. You still have some products that are still not containerized, so you still have to run them on a dedicated VM.""The initial setup is not easy.""Its queuing and messaging features need improvement.""The pricing can be improved."

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"ODI could improve by being more user-friendly. Informatica, which is also an ETL tool, similar to ODI, but Informatica is very user-friendly, easy to use, and simple to integrate, compared to ODI. ODI has many features, put them all together, and sometimes we get confused about which ones to use, which ones not to use.""The initial setup is a bit complex compared to other tools.""The initial setup is complex, especially if you also have to install a console.""Overall the product is fine, but sometimes its reports unknown errors while we compile ETL scripts.""​The stability of the software could be improved. Sometimes, the software just crashes. ​""At present, when multiple steps are executed in parallel in the load plan and errors occur, the error handling mechanism does not function correctly.""It has been very good. Just recently, I've faced an issue, but I solved it somehow. While integrating with a file, I faced an issue where I wanted output files, and I had used the text field limited quotations, but at the end of the file, there was a line breakage for the last column. So, we just removed the text field because it was not working correctly for us.""If you have something like Cisco on top of it, you will have endless problems."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The solution's pricing model is very flexible."
  • "It is an expensive solution."

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  • "Being an ODI developer, I never had to pay for this product. I know that the pricing/licensing is not really low, but the product is really good."
  • "We found that the cost compared to other integration tools is a little high, but the solution works great."
  • "The solution is expensive because of the model they use. The cost is for the license and for support."
  • "ODI comes included when buying the cloud version of the Oracle database license."
  • "There is a standard license to use the solution but there are other costs in addition, such as hardware and operating system."
  • "Per user, it is $900 USD per year, though they will give some discount. However, even a 60% to 70% of discount for each won't help us much. On top of that, there is the perpetual license you must pay at the outset."
  • "I have yet to determine the exact figure for Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) pricing, but it has lower pricing than Informatica."
  • "The Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) pricing isn't expensive, but it's not cheap, so it's in the middle. I'd rate the pricing as three out of five."

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    Questions from the Community
    What do you like most about IBM Cloud Pak for Integration?
    Top Answer:The most preferable aspect would be the elimination of the command, which was a significant improvement. In the past, it was a challenge, but now we can proceed smoothly with the implementation of our… more »
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    What needs improvement with IBM Cloud Pak for Integration?
    Top Answer:The pricing can be improved.
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    What is your primary use case for IBM Cloud Pak for Integration?
    Top Answer:The use cases involve connecting and converting data from one system to another, often involving alterations in the data's format or structure.
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    What's the difference between Oracle Integration Cloud Service and Oracle...
    Top Answer:Oracle Integration Cloud Service has a fairly easy initial setup, and Oracle offers initial support and guidance for those who might find the setup to be challenging. There are complications that come… more »
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    What do you like most about Oracle Data Integrator (ODI)?
    Top Answer:The most valuable feature is Data movement.
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Data Integ...
    Top Answer:If you use it on any VM, it's very expensive.
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    Ranking
    14th
    out of 42 in Cloud Data Integration
    Views
    818
    Comparisons
    578
    Reviews
    1
    Average Words per Review
    498
    Rating
    9.0
    4th
    out of 100 in Data Integration
    Views
    15,558
    Comparisons
    8,845
    Reviews
    16
    Average Words per Review
    429
    Rating
    8.2
    Comparisons
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    Overview

    IBM Cloud Pak for Integration gives you complete, flexible integration using capabilities you need to move at today's speed of business, including the tools to help you achieve your application modernization goals as part of your journey to the cloud.

    Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) is a data integration software solution that provides a unified infrastructure to streamline data and application integration projects. It uses a powerful design approach to data integration, which separates the declarative rules from the implementation details. The solution is based on a unique ELT (Extract Load Transform) architecture, eliminating the need for a standalone ETL server and proprietary engine. 

    Oracle Data Integrator Features

    ODI has many valuable key features. Some of the most useful ones include:

    • Automatic documentation generation
    • Visualization of data flows in the interfaces
    • Customization of generated code
    • Automatic reverse-engineering of existing applications or databases
    • Graphical development and maintenance of transformation and integration interfaces
    • Robust data integrity control features, assuring the consistency and correctness of data
    • Powerful core differentiators
    • Heterogeneous ELT, declarative design and knowledge modules
    • Flexibility and modularity
    • Oracle Data Integrator repository
    • Topology navigator
    • Operator Navigator
    • Security Navigator
    • Integrator Console
    • ODI domains

    Oracle Data Integrator Benefits

    There are many benefits to implementing ODI. Some of the biggest advantages the solution offers include:

    • Efficient architecture: Oracle Data Integrator has a simple architecture that utilizes the source and target servers to perform complex transformations, making it an efficient solution.
    • Supports all platforms: ODI gives you platform independence by supporting all platforms, hardware, and OSes with the same software.
    • Cost-effective: Oracle Data Integrator reduces costs associated with initial hardware and software acquisition, and also decreases maintenance costs because it eliminates the need for an ETL Server and an ETL engine.
    • Automatic detection of faulty data: By using ODI, faulty data is recycled before insertion in the target application, providing you with a data quality firewall.
    • Easy development and maintenance: With a low learning curve, Oracle Data Integrator increases developer productivity while facilitating ongoing maintenance. 
    • Active integration: ODI includes all styles of data integration: data-based, event-based and service-based.

    Reviews from Real Users

    Below are some reviews and helpful feedback written by PeerSpot users currently using the Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) solution.

    Brian D., Business Process and Strategy Specialist Advisor at NTTData, says, “The Knowledge Module (KM) is my favorite feature of ODI. This is where I learned how to use variables to make jobs dynamic. I took that knowledge and created a KM that would go into iTunes and pull the sales of eBooks. Making something that is reusable, like a KM, is important to not only reduce build time but also maintenance in the future.”

    Ashok S., Applications Support Manager at a marketing services firm, mentions, "The most valuable features of ODI are the ease of development, you can have a template, and you can onboard transfer very quickly. There's a lot of knowledge modules available that we can use. If you want to connect, for example, a Sibyl, SQL, Oracle, or different products, we don't have to develop them from scratch. They are available, but if it's not, we can go into the marketplace and see if there's a connector there. Having the connector available reduces the amount of hard work needed. We only have to put the inputs and outputs. In some of the products, we use there is already integration available for ODI, which is helpful."

    Sample Customers
    CVS Health Corporation
    Griffith University, Kansas City Power & Light, Keste, Raymond James Financial, Valdosta State University
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company15%
    Financial Services Firm15%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Government7%
    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm24%
    Comms Service Provider11%
    Computer Software Company8%
    University5%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm16%
    Computer Software Company14%
    Government8%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise67%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business32%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise52%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business17%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise72%
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    IBM Cloud Pak for Integration is ranked 14th in Cloud Data Integration with 4 reviews while Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) is ranked 4th in Data Integration with 67 reviews. IBM Cloud Pak for Integration is rated 8.6, while Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of IBM Cloud Pak for Integration writes "A hybrid integration platform that applies the functionality of closed-loop AI automation". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) writes "Straightforward to implement, scalable, and has good stability and documentation, but technical support could still be improved". IBM Cloud Pak for Integration is most compared with IBM App Connect, IBM API Connect, IBM DataPower Gateway, Microsoft Azure API Management and MuleSoft Anypoint API Manager, whereas Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) is most compared with Oracle Integration Cloud Service, SSIS, Informatica PowerCenter, Azure Data Factory and Oracle GoldenGate. See our IBM Cloud Pak for Integration vs. Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) report.

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