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Informatica PowerCenter vs Tungsten RPA comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive Summary

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
8.3
Informatica PowerCenter provides cost-effective, flexible data management, enhancing decision-making, efficiency, and return on investment for businesses.
Sentiment score
7.7
Tungsten RPA cuts costs by 70%, reduces workforce needs, and boosts efficiency in aviation, government, and migration projects.
It also plays a vital role in revenue calculations, net asset valuations, and other key factors that support customer data and investment data pipelines.
Associate Principal Engineer at Nagarro
The investment we have made is tremendous; it has saved a lot of time and effort, and fewer people are needed.
Operations Engineer at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
The return on investment is very good, as I previously mentioned, because the development team has been reduced to half, and it has saved us around one hour per day since we switched to Informatica PowerCenter.
Data engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
One of our customers said that one RPA robot could do three-person jobs, and they were able to reduce their workforce accordingly.
Strategic And Business Performance Manger at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.0
Informatica PowerCenter's support is mostly well-rated, though some users report delays and desire improved complex problem understanding.
Sentiment score
6.5
Tungsten RPA technical support is prompt and expert, but response times and availability vary based on complexity and contracts.
The documentation is thorough, and anyone with minimal knowledge of ETL can easily understand it and work through errors.
Data engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
I like the technical support provided by Informatica.
Professor of Economics of Informatic at CMAYOR
I have occasionally needed to communicate with the technical support of Informatica PowerCenter, especially when raising cases for complex mappings and performance optimization to identify bottlenecks in transformations.
Associate Principal Engineer at Nagarro
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.8
Informatica PowerCenter offers scalability but faces limitations and cost challenges, especially compared to cloud alternatives in real-time applications.
Sentiment score
6.9
Tungsten RPA offers scalable, adaptable solutions for all organizations, requiring setup time and structured deployment for success.
In the cloud, scaling up and down becomes easy when working with cloud providers.
Associate Principal Engineer at Nagarro
The scalability of Informatica PowerCenter is tremendous because we can install it on any of our employees' systems, and it handles each and every task very swiftly.
Operations Engineer at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
We can easily scale the memory and also the workflows.
Data engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.9
Informatica PowerCenter is highly reliable with minimal issues, praised for its stability and dependable performance across industries.
Sentiment score
7.7
Tungsten RPA is generally stable and reliable, though legacy integration issues and lack of insights tools present challenges.
We are getting 100% uptime every day.
Operations Engineer at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
The security is good because we have access level security to give only developer access or only read-only access to the user, ensuring that the workflows cannot be changed.
Data engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
The product is very stable with very few issues encountered in production.
Associate Principal Engineer at Nagarro
 

Room For Improvement

Informatica PowerCenter users seek enhanced flexibility, modern interface, better integration, and improved support, with cost and scalability concerns.
Tungsten RPA requires better support, documentation, scalability, integration, intuitive interface, expanded browser support, and enhanced community and features.
With Informatica PowerCenter, I am looking for an AI interface that looks at the underlying data model of the databases and the metadata of the tables, allowing the developer to provide instructions on what data sources to connect to and how to apply or create Transformations.
Director at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
One limitation I can mention is that sometimes it crashes, and we need to reboot the server to get Informatica PowerCenter running again.
Data engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Informatica PowerCenter can be improved by integrating features that allow scheduling a workflow more easily on the main window itself.
Operations Engineer at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
The lack of a developer community in Tungsten RPA is a red flag for us and for customers.
Strategic And Business Performance Manger at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
 

Setup Cost

Informatica PowerCenter's high pricing suits large enterprises, with costs beginning at $100,000 annually, limiting smaller businesses.
Tungsten RPA offers subscription pricing with varied costs, competitive yet more expensive than UiPath, plus a 10% annual support fee.
I find that the pricing and licensing for Informatica PowerCenter align with its quality.
Professor of Economics of Informatic at CMAYOR
The price of Informatica PowerCenter is high, especially for small and medium-sized businesses.
Director at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
We haven't paid for it; our client had paid for this tool.
Operations Engineer at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
 

Valuable Features

Informatica PowerCenter offers a user-friendly interface, robust transformations, seamless integration, scalability, and automation for efficient data management.
Tungsten RPA excels in integration, security, and flexibility with highlights in email preservation, automation, and comprehensive technical support.
Informatica PowerCenter has various features, including a separate workflow monitor which we can use to monitor the tasks, whether they are scheduled or non-scheduled, if they are running or paused, and we can abort them if there is any kind of issue.
Operations Engineer at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
The system supports real-time integration, which is essential for many of my tasks.
Professor of Economics of Informatic at CMAYOR
Another valuable feature is the use of Mapplets; if we have one mapping created that we want to use again and again for other workflows, we can create a Mapplet and save it so that we can reuse the mapping, reducing our workload.
Data engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
If you don't have a computer science background, you can easily use Tungsten RPA because this is a low-code platform and it is easier than other RPA tools.
Strategic And Business Performance Manger at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Informatica PowerCenter
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
85
Ranking in other categories
Data Integration (3rd), Data Visualization (11th)
Tungsten RPA
Average Rating
7.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
27
Ranking in other categories
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) (10th)
 

Mindshare comparison

Informatica PowerCenter and Tungsten RPA aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Informatica PowerCenter is designed for Data Integration and holds a mindshare of 3.4%, down 8.6% compared to last year.
Tungsten RPA, on the other hand, focuses on Robotic Process Automation (RPA), holds 1.9% mindshare, up 1.6% since last year.
Data Integration Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Informatica PowerCenter3.4%
Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC)3.7%
SSIS3.6%
Other89.3%
Data Integration
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Tungsten RPA1.9%
UiPath Platform10.2%
Microsoft Power Automate6.7%
Other81.2%
Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
 

Featured Reviews

Garima Goel - PeerSpot reviewer
Associate Principal Engineer at Nagarro
Has supported complex data pipeline creation but performance tuning and monitoring responsiveness need improvement
Sometimes, I see various performance issues with Informatica PowerCenter, including caching concerns, whether it's a joiner transformation or other transformations, so I believe the team can enhance the performance perspectives of these transformations. Additionally, sometimes the Informatica Monitor hangs or takes time to open the current run or logs, which the team can also look into. Informatica is transitioning to cloud solutions and discontinuing on-premise support after 2026, so when we discuss Informatica Cloud and its support, it becomes quite expensive for the organization compared to peers such as SnapLogic or Netezza, which offer lower pricing. Informatica Cloud Intelligence's pricing is notably high.
Jamil Milhem - PeerSpot reviewer
Project Manager-Senior RPA Specialist at DEWA
Automates browsing tasks without needing a server connection
I have worked with Microsoft Power Platform and UiPath. Kofax RPA offers a comprehensive solution with built-in capabilities for executing tasks like running Excel files and web automation without additional servers. They provide their browsers and extensions. For functions such as OCR, image processing, and data extraction, Kofax has built-in features powered by their engine, eliminating the need for subscriptions to external technologies like Microsoft Cognitive Services or Google Search. One of Kofax RPA's strongest features is its on-premise solution, which is particularly beneficial for organizations operating in regions with data regulations, such as the UAE.
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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
Financial Services Firm
16%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
7%
Government
6%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Construction Company
11%
Performing Arts
8%
Outsourcing Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business15
Midsize Enterprise11
Large Enterprise75
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business12
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise18
 

Questions from the Community

How does Azure Data Factory compare with Informatica PowerCenter?
Azure Data Factory is flexible, modular, and works well. In terms of cost, it is not too pricey. It offers the stability and reliability I am looking for, good scalability, and is easy to set up an...
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...
Which Informatica product would you choose - PowerCenter or Cloud Data Integration?
Complex transformations can easily be achieved using PowerCenter, which has all the features and tools to establish a real data governance strategy. Additionally, PowerCenter is able to manage huge...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Kofax RPA?
I am not a user of Tungsten RPA; I sell this product for our company.
What needs improvement with Kofax RPA?
The negative side is that UiPath has a really large community on the RPA side, and Tungsten RPA doesn't have any community for the developer side, which is a red flag for us and for customers.
What is your primary use case for Kofax RPA?
Tungsten RPA reduces manual work, especially in financial services and HR solutions.
 

Also Known As

PowerCenter
Kofax RPA, Kofax Kapow, Kapow
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, LexisNexis, Rabobank
Aetna, BNP Paribas, Citi, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, ING, Aviva, Humana, Willis, Merck, University Hospitals, CardinalHealth, American Red Cross, Alegri, Capita
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