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Magic xpi Integration Platform vs SSIS comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Magic xpi Integration Platform
Average Rating
3.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) (33rd)
SSIS
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
76
Ranking in other categories
Data Integration (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

Magic xpi Integration Platform and SSIS aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Magic xpi Integration Platform is designed for Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) and holds a mindshare of 1.1%, up 0.7% compared to last year.
SSIS, on the other hand, focuses on Data Integration, holds 3.6% mindshare, down 5.8% since last year.
Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Magic xpi Integration Platform1.1%
Boomi iPaaS6.8%
MuleSoft Anypoint Platform6.5%
Other85.6%
Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS)
Data Integration Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
SSIS3.6%
Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC)3.7%
Informatica PowerCenter3.3%
Other89.4%
Data Integration
 

Featured Reviews

it_user977634 - PeerSpot reviewer
Enterprise IT Architect at a consumer goods company with 1,001-5,000 employees
A low-performing integration tool
We use it as an in-house back-type integration tool. It allows us to have different integrations between different systems It does not perform well. It needs more reusable components that are unlimited in time. Furthermore, it relies on the files systems and does not create components, so it is…
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

"The stability of the solution is OK."
"SSIS provides you with lookup and transformation functions, and you have the flexibility to write your own custom code."
"The performance is good."
"SSIS is an easy way to do data integration from various data sources; it doesn't matter whether it's a database, flat files, XML, or Web API, it can talk to them and join them all together."
"SSIS' most valuable feature is its reporting services."
"The transformation of data is very good in SSIS."
"We highly recommend this solution as it is comparable with all of the major ETL software on the market."
"The workflow features have been very valuable; you can have automated workflows and all the steps are controlled, and the workflow functionality of integration services is excellent."
"The initial setup was easy."
 

Cons

"It is not performing well."
"It does not perform well. It needs more reusable components that are unlimited in time."
"The UI could use refinement."
"It's difficult to refactor SSIS. It gets cumbersome to reuse the solution."
"There is connectivity with other databases, however, this is the most significant issue that has to be addressed."
"It needs more integration tools, so you can connect to different sources."
"Involving a data lake or data engineering aspects would be useful. While it is there, we need more features included."
"The debugging could be improved because when it came to solving the errors that I've experienced in the past, I've had to look at the documentation for more information."
"Video training would be a helpful addition, however."
"You have to write push down join & lookup SQL to the database yourself via stored procedures or use of the SQL Task to get very high performance. That said, this is a common complaint for nearly all ETL tools on the market and those that offer an alternative such as Informatica offer them at a very expensive add-on price."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"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."
"t's incredibly cost effective, easy to learn the basics quickly (although like all ETL tools requires the traditional learning curve to get good at) and has an immense user base."
"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."
"The solution comes free of cost."
"People have to opt for a perpetual-based licensing model."
"My advice is to look at what your configuration will be because most companies have their own deals with Microsoft."
"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
26%
Printing Company
13%
Outsourcing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Construction Company
8%
Outsourcing Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business27
Midsize Enterprise19
Large Enterprise58
 

Questions from the Community

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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

Magic xpi Integration Platform, iBOLT
SQL Server Integration Services
 

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Sample Customers

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