Oracle Exadata vs Snowflake Analytics comparison

Oracle and Snowflake Computing are both solutions in the Cloud Data Warehouse category. Additionally, 89% of Oracle users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Snowflake Computing users who would recommend it.

Oracle Exadata

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100% willing to recommend

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ROI

Sentiment score

6.0

Oracle Exadata offers significant ROI in 12-18 months, with cost savings, performance gains, but challenges in ROI calculation.

Sentiment score

5.6

Users experience mixed ROI with Snowflake; it often improves operational efficiency, time savings, and cost control.

The investment is good, which is why people choose this hardware.

reviewer2088135

Senior Infrastructure Specialist at a financial services firm with 11-50 employees

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Snowflake Analytics has positively impacted our organization by saving about eight to ten hours per week, which we can use for advanced analytics and automation tasks.

Hemanthreddy Vakiti

Data engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

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Customer Service

Sentiment score

6.6

Oracle Exadata support is generally positive, but response consistency varies, with mixed reactions to Platinum services.

Sentiment score

6.9

Snowflake Analytics support is often responsive and competent, but accessibility issues exist for non-major partners, despite strong community resources.

If I were to rate their support from one to ten, I would say between nine to ten.

Prabir Kumar Kundu

SR AVP–Presales Cloud & Platform Management Services at Path Infotech ltd

Exadata comes with a platinum gateway and comprehensive support, which often gets immediate attention with severity one cases.

reviewer2088135

Senior Infrastructure Specialist at a financial services firm with 11-50 employees

This involved creating blueprints for integrating Oracle products into client systems, followed by technical presentations to Oracle teams and stakeholders.

Vince Husenajr

CISO at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

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The Snowflake Analytics documentation is excellent.

reviewer2729628

Lead Analytics Consultant at a outsourcing company with 51-200 employees

Recently we had a two-day session where the Snowflake Analytics team provided a demo on Cortex AI and its features.

Garima Goel

Associate Principal Engineer at Nagarro

The technical support for Snowflake Analytics is excellent based on what I have heard from others.

Paresh_Nayak

Data Governance Architect at Sterlite Technologies Ltd

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Scalability Issues

Sentiment score

7.5

Oracle Exadata provides highly rated scalability, enabling easy expansion and efficient resource addition for varying organizational demands.

Sentiment score

7.7

Snowflake Analytics offers exceptional scalability through auto-scaling, cloud integration, and efficient resource management, ideal for handling large data volumes.

Within a site, scalability is excellent.

reviewer2088135

Senior Infrastructure Specialist at a financial services firm with 11-50 employees

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Storage is unlimited because they use S3 if it is AWS, so storage has no limit.

KamleshPant

Senior Software Architect at USEReady

It supports both horizontal and vertical scaling effectively.

Paresh_Nayak

Data Governance Architect at Sterlite Technologies Ltd

Maintaining security and data governance becomes easier with an entire data lake in place, and the scalability improves performance.

Garima Goel

Associate Principal Engineer at Nagarro

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Stability Issues

Sentiment score

7.8

Oracle Exadata is stable and reliable, with improved updates, despite occasional bugs and initial firmware issues.

Sentiment score

8.4

Snowflake Analytics is highly stable, supported by major cloud providers, with strong performance and minimal technical issues reported.

Once installed, Exadata is very stable.

reviewer2088135

Senior Infrastructure Specialist at a financial services firm with 11-50 employees

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Snowflake Analytics has been stable and reliable in my experience.

Garima Goel

Associate Principal Engineer at Nagarro

Snowflake Analytics is very stable; I have never experienced any crash downs or server issues.

Hemanthreddy Vakiti

Data engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

Snowflake Analytics is stable, scoring around eight point five to nine out of ten.

Paresh_Nayak

Data Governance Architect at Sterlite Technologies Ltd

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Room For Improvement

Oracle Exadata users face high costs and complexity, seeking better performance, support, and integration with cloud technologies.

Snowflake Analytics struggles with data migration, integration, performance, cost issues, and needs better UI, job scheduling, and AWS support.

I cannot create an extended rack cluster with one node on one site and another node on a different site.

reviewer2088135

Senior Infrastructure Specialist at a financial services firm with 11-50 employees

There are minor areas where improvement is needed, such as making the user interface more user-friendly and enhancing configuration and customization options.

reviewer2349654

Senior Oracle DBA at a financial services firm with 11-50 employees

I believe that there is still room for improvement in Oracle Exadata, as they are putting AI features on those databases, which is making the database more user-friendly.

Prabir Kumar Kundu

SR AVP–Presales Cloud & Platform Management Services at Path Infotech ltd

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AIML-based SQL prompt and query generation could be an area for enhancement.

KamleshPant

Senior Software Architect at USEReady

If it offered flexibility similar to Oracle and supported more heterogeneous data sources and database connectivity, it would be even better.

Paresh_Nayak

Data Governance Architect at Sterlite Technologies Ltd

I would prefer Snowflake Analytics to improve their support response times, as sometimes the responses we receive are not very prompt and ticket assignments may not be timely.

Garima Goel

Associate Principal Engineer at Nagarro

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Setup Cost

Oracle Exadata offers high performance but is costly, suitable for large enterprises with potential cost-saving strategies available.

Snowflake Analytics uses a pay-as-you-go model, emphasizing strategic design to manage costs, often seen as competitively priced.

I would rate the price an eight on a scale from one to ten, indicating it is fairly expensive.

reviewer2349654

Senior Oracle DBA at a financial services firm with 11-50 employees

I find its pricing reasonable and cost-effective for large organizations, but for smaller organizations, it may not be that useful.

Prabir Kumar Kundu

SR AVP–Presales Cloud & Platform Management Services at Path Infotech ltd

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Snowflake charges per query, which amounts to a very minor cost, such as $0.015 per query.

AyindeHammed

BI Developer at DivVerse LLC

Snowflake is better and cheaper than Redshift and other cloud warehousing systems.

KamleshPant

Senior Software Architect at USEReady

Snowflake Analytics is quite economical.

Paresh_Nayak

Data Governance Architect at Sterlite Technologies Ltd

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Valuable Features

Oracle Exadata offers fast response, high performance, scalability, and efficient data warehousing through advanced features and seamless hardware-software integration.

Snowflake Analytics provides scalable, secure, and user-friendly analytics with cloud integration, supporting diverse data needs and flexible data sharing.

It also offers high backend speed between self-storage units and servers, which is beneficial for processing.

reviewer2088135

Senior Infrastructure Specialist at a financial services firm with 11-50 employees

The most valuable features of Oracle Exadata are its high availability and cluster environment.

reviewer2349654

Senior Oracle DBA at a financial services firm with 11-50 employees

If a customer cannot tune their applications, this will help them to run the database and run the application without any tuning itself.

Prabir Kumar Kundu

SR AVP–Presales Cloud & Platform Management Services at Path Infotech ltd

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Running a considerable query on Microsoft SQL Server may take up to thirty minutes or an hour, while Snowflake executes the same query in less than three minutes.

AyindeHammed

BI Developer at DivVerse LLC

Snowflake Analytics supports data security with a single sign-on feature and complies with framework regulations, which is highly beneficial.

Paresh_Nayak

Data Governance Architect at Sterlite Technologies Ltd

Previously, we faced issues with slow queries due to traditional systems, but within Snowflake, we can assign separate virtual warehouses for reporting as well as data processing, ensuring that it does not impact tool performance and does not delay reporting to business users.

Hemanthreddy Vakiti

Data engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

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Categories and Ranking

Oracle Exadata

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

130

Ranking in other categories

Data Warehouse (3rd)

Snowflake Analytics

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Web Analytics (2nd), Cloud Data Warehouse (12th)

Featured Reviews

Prabir Kumar Kundu

SR AVP–Presales Cloud & Platform Management Services at Path Infotech ltd

Has consistently delivered high performance and aligned security while evolving with AI-driven improvements

When discussing Oracle Exadata, the main thing is the specialized database appliance, the flash cache, and the engineered machine on the database for the database itself. Overall, all the features are useful and meaningful for any database like Oracle to run the Oracle database. Regarding Smart Scan technology, it is for better performance. If a customer cannot tune their applications, this will help them to run the database and run the application without any tuning itself. Oracle Exadata's advanced compression techniques have affected my customer's data storage efficiency positively, with the feature being great, but as of now, our customer is not using that. I find its security measures align with my customer's organization, as security is aligned as per the customer's requirement. It has helped optimize performance and cost.

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Garima Goel

Associate Principal Engineer at Nagarro

Have created secure cloud-based data lakes and improved real-time data processing using integrated AI features

There are many capabilities which Snowflake Analytics offers that I find valuable, such as the storage and compute engine that allows working with any cloud system such as AWS or Azure, alongside its efficiencies in storage computation and cost-effectiveness, which saves money compared to on-premise systems. We also have features such as pre-cached results, Time Travel, and fail-safe, which are very useful for restoring data if deleted accidentally, and the streams and data pipes that facilitate real-time ingestion are great features as well. Snowflake Analytics offers multiple new connectors, allowing me to connect it with Kafka, and with Snowpark, I can work with any programming language such as Python, Java, or Scala for data processing and analysis. The data sharing feature offered by Snowflake Analytics is good because it allows sharing specific sets of data to end customers or users from different Snowflake Analytics accounts without exposing the entire dataset for data security reasons. Snowflake Analytics' support for machine learning models and real-time insights has enhanced significantly. Originally, it wasn't strong in AI/ML, but now it has multiple models and forecasting capabilities, providing good competition to tools such as Databricks and Spark. In BI, I have worked majorly with Microsoft Power BI, and the integration with Snowflake Analytics is very easy. The way we integrate Snowflake Analytics with other on-premise systems just requires the warehouse details, username, passwords, and the account name, along with multiple options such as client ID and credentials for logging in and creating a session. The end-to-end encryption provided by Snowflake Analytics is very important because, in my previous firm, working in finance and investment management, data encryption is necessary due to the sensitive nature of customer data and the involvement of people's money. It's crucial to have encryption in transit and at rest, along with data masking features which Snowflake Analytics offers.

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

23%

Outsourcing Company

Construction Company

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

17%

Outsourcing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	47
Midsize Enterprise	14
Large Enterprise	86

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	11
Midsize Enterprise	13
Large Enterprise	23

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Exadata?

I find its pricing reasonable and cost-effective for large organizations, but for smaller organizations, it may not be that useful.

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What needs improvement with Oracle Exadata?

I believe that there is still room for improvement in Oracle Exadata, as they are putting AI features on those databases, which is making the database more user-friendly. Even you can talk to the d...

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What is your primary use case for Oracle Exadata?

I deal most with Oracle database. I have been working with Oracle Database Appliance for more than 25 years, and if you're talking about appliance, it's more than 10 years, but on Oracle database, ...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Snowflake Analytics?

The pricing for Snowflake Analytics is reasonable, but as I am not part of the management team, I am not certain about our organization's exact costs. Overall, the return on investment for this too...

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What needs improvement with Snowflake Analytics?

One improvement Snowflake Analytics could benefit from is in cost, particularly during peak hours. Sometimes, due to its automatic scalability, we think it has scaled up, but it does not always hap...

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What is your primary use case for Snowflake Analytics?

I am using Snowflake Analytics because we are already using Snowflake for data engineering and data warehousing tasks, and we are using it for analytics as well as business intelligence reporting. ...

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Overview

Oracle Exadata is a robust platform engineered to enhance performance and scalability for OLTP and data warehousing by integrating hardware and software, allowing efficient handling of large data volumes with high availability.

Oracle Exadata offers significant performance improvements through features like Smart Flash Cache, Smart Scan, and Hybrid Columnar Compression. It supports large transactions and consolidates databases, making it ideal for complex data tasks. While pricing is a concern, and some areas such as maintenance and documentation require attention, its strength in scalability and performance makes it suitable for sectors demanding database reliability, such as finance and telecommunications.

What are the key features of Oracle Exadata?

Smart Flash Cache: Enhances I/O performance with intelligent data caching.
Smart Scan: Speeds up data retrieval by processing queries directly on storage.
Hybrid Columnar Compression: Maximizes data compression for efficient storage.
InfiniBand Switch: Provides high-speed connectivity for improved system responsiveness.

What benefits and ROI should users expect from Oracle Exadata?

Improved Performance: Accelerates transaction processing and data analytics.
Scalability: Supports growth with minimal impact on existing infrastructure.
High Availability: Ensures system uptime, crucial for critical applications.
Cost Efficiency: Potential for long-term savings through data consolidation.

Oracle Exadata is implemented in industries requiring robust data management solutions. In finance and telecommunications, it enhances database stability and security, supports high-speed transaction processing, and facilitates data analytics within cloud-integrated environments, proving essential for large-scale operations.

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Snowflake Analytics offers advanced capabilities in data warehousing and cloud data migration, with support for machine learning and business intelligence tasks. Its scalable architecture supports large data volumes while enhancing cost efficiency through decoupled computation and storage.

As a flexible, managed environment, Snowflake Analytics enhances data sharing and integration across multiple cloud platforms. It allows seamless data pipeline creation, supports advanced analytics, and facilitates reporting and visualization. Despite facing integration challenges with legacy systems and complex queries, Snowflake's continuous improvements aim to address these issues, making it a reliable choice for organizations transitioning to the cloud.

What features define Snowflake Analytics?

Time Travel: Enables users to access historical data effortlessly.
Zero-Copy Cloning: Allows cloning of data without storage costs.
Scalability: Easily handles large data volumes.
Data Sharing: Facilitates seamless data sharing across platforms.
Decoupled Architecture: Enhances cost efficiency by separating computation and storage.

What benefits should businesses look for in Snowflake reviews?

Cost Efficiency: Optimized costs through advanced storage management.
Performance: High-speed computations and real-time analytics.
Security: End-to-end encryption ensuring data security.
Flexibility: Supports multiple cloud environments for diverse needs.

Enterprises across industries utilize Snowflake Analytics for its robust data handling and cloud integration capabilities. It serves sectors in need of efficient data warehousing, real-time analytics, and machine learning support, making it suitable for cloud migration and enhancing business intelligence operations.

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PayPal, EBS, Organic Food Retailer, Garmin, University of Minnesota, Major Semiconductor Company, Deutsche Bank, Starwood, Ziraat Bank, SK Telecom, and P&G.

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