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Pentaho Data Integration and Analytics vs SSIS vs Talend Data Management Platform 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:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
7.9
Pentaho offers cost-effective integration, reducing ETL time, lowering expenses, and enhancing competitiveness with open-source flexibility and efficiency.
Sentiment score
7.3
SSIS provides cost-effective data management efficiency, delivering ROI without extra costs apart from the SQL Server license.
Sentiment score
6.8
Talend Data Management Platform offers cost-effective, easy integration, reducing integration costs and saving time and resources for users.
Using SSIS has proven cost-effective as there are no additional fees outside the SQL Server license, and it significantly enhances data management efficiency.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
5.2
Users rely on community support over customer service due to mixed experiences, despite responsive technical support and Hitachi's involvement.
Sentiment score
6.0
Many users prefer online resources over Microsoft's good but occasionally slow and expensive technical support for critical issues.
Sentiment score
5.9
Talend's customer service is responsive, but users seek faster, more knowledgeable technical support and improved problem resolution.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.3
Pentaho excels in scalability and efficient data handling but faces challenges with exceptionally large data and complex growth scenarios.
Sentiment score
6.8
SSIS is moderately scalable, better for batch processing, with varied performance depending on infrastructure and implementation challenges.
Sentiment score
7.5
Talend Data Management Platform scales well for enterprise needs, offering flexibility, cloud support, and robust features despite occasional performance issues.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.1
Pentaho Data Integration offers reliability for small to midsize operations but may lag and freeze with complex uses.
Sentiment score
7.5
SSIS is a reliable, mature tool with minor performance concerns, praised for stability in diverse projects despite occasional issues.
Sentiment score
7.2
Talend Data Management Platform is stable, but performance varies, often rated 8-9; setup and scaling affect reliability.
It's pretty stable, however, it struggles when dealing with smaller amounts of data.
It processes large volumes of data quickly.
We have not encountered many issues with remote engines, and the interfaces are properly developed.
 

Room For Improvement

Pentaho needs improvements in big data performance, error handling, UI, scheduling, backward compatibility, cloud integration, and Python support.
SSIS requires enhancements in error logging, real-time processing, and scalability while depending on external tools increases costs.
Talend faces challenges in performance, integration, and support, with users seeking enhancements in multitasking, scalability, and data management.
Pentaho Data Integration is very friendly, it is not very useful when there isn't a lot of data to handle.
Within the South African context, if you are getting your enterprise agreement from First Technology, they don't provide support.
SSIS has a difficult learning curve when dealing with complex transformations.
Data management could also encompass APIs and real-time streaming data integration.
 

Setup Cost

Pentaho offers a cost-effective solution with its free Community Edition and affordable subscription-based Enterprise Edition for varying needs.
SSIS is cost-effective for enterprises, bundled with SQL Server, but add-ons can increase costs; overall valued for integration.
Talend is cost-effective with unlimited integrations, but pricing confusion exists; negotiate at quarter-end for best deals.
 

Valuable Features

Pentaho provides an intuitive, open-source platform for efficient ETL development and data integration with minimal coding and broad compatibility.
SSIS offers user-friendly, cost-effective ETL solutions with C# scripting, cloud deployment, and extensive support, enhancing data integration and automation.
Talend Data Management Platform provides real-time data integration, user-friendly tools, extensive connectivity, and strong support for enterprise tasks.
I find the drag and drop feature in Pentaho Data Integration very useful for integration.
One of the best aspects of SSIS is that it is built into Microsoft SQL Server, so there are no additional costs involved.
The challenge lies in Microsoft withdrawing a lot of the qualifications and watering down its emphasis, leading to a perception that this is supposed to be an elite product.
I have successfully requested the necessary patch from Talend support multiple times to align different studio versions across the team of developers.
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Data Integration category, the mindshare of Pentaho Data Integration and Analytics is 1.8%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SSIS is 7.7%, down from 7.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Talend Data Management Platform is 1.2%, down from 1.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Q&A Highlights

RS
Sep 09, 2021
 

Featured Reviews

Aqeel UR Rehman - PeerSpot reviewer
Transform data efficiently with rich features but there's challenges with large datasets
Currently, I am using Pentaho Data Integration for transforming data and then loading it into different platforms. Sometimes, I use it in conjunction with AWS, particularly S3 and Redshift, to execute the copy command for data processing Pentaho Data Integration is easy to use, especially when…
Albert Lacerda - PeerSpot reviewer
Efficient data processing and seamless cloud integration have been achieved through powerful data pipelines
One of the best aspects of SSIS ( /products/ssis-reviews ) is that it is built into Microsoft SQL Server ( /products/sql-server-reviews ), so there are no additional costs involved. Despite the complexity when dealing with advanced transformations, it is straightforward for simple data movements, and the performance is excellent. I can process 1.2 million lines of data in a few minutes, even when running over a VPN connection.
Selim Seddiki - PeerSpot reviewer
Accessible support with easy upgrades and helpful patch support
The process of upgrading the software is quite easy. For instance, upgrading the Studio is straightforward, especially if done automatically. However, I typically do it manually by downloading the patch and placing it in the dedicated folder before restarting the studio. I have successfully requested the necessary patch from Talend support multiple times to align different studio versions across the team of developers. It was not difficult, and having access to Talend support directly from TNC proved quite beneficial. Our business has been running smoothly for three and a half years.
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Comparison Review

it_user90069 - PeerSpot reviewer
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…
 

Answers from the Community

RS
Sep 9, 2021
Sep 9, 2021
There are two products I know about * TimeXtender : Microsoft based, Transformation logic is quiet good and can easily be extended with T-SQL , Has a semantic layer that generates metat data for cubes . price approx 40K$, works with tables . Attunity (Bought by Qlik) : technology agnostic , nice web interface , expensive > 100K€. Works with transaction logs There are many other pure ETL ...
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SS
Apr 6, 2020
We usually use Talend. Look here: https://community.talend.com/t5/Design-and-Development/The-way-from-OLTP-to-OLAP/td-p/116719
RS
Apr 7, 2020
Thanks Stefan !!! May I know if Talend is opensource /free ? It is available in all 3 editions - basic , standard end enterprise? it is capable to read data from all heterogeneous system like various types of data bases and files etc..?
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
22%
Computer Software Company
14%
Government
7%
Manufacturing Company
5%
Financial Services Firm
19%
Computer Software Company
12%
Government
8%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
18%
Computer Software Company
18%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Government
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

Which ETL tool would you recommend to populate data from OLTP to OLAP?
Hi Rajneesh, yes here is the feature comparison between the community and enterprise edition : https://www.hitachivan...
What do you think can be improved with Hitachi Lumada Data Integrations?
In my opinion, the reporting side of this tool needs serious improvements. In my previous company, we worked with Hi...
What do you use Hitachi Lumada Data Integrations for most frequently?
My company has used this product to transform data from databases, CSV files, and flat files. It really does a good j...
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 ...
What do you like most about SSIS?
The product's deployment phase is easy.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SSIS?
Utilizing SSIS involves no extra charges beyond the SQL Server license. It's an economical choice for my clients.
What do you like most about Talend Data Management Platform?
We can develop our own code if we do not see the functionality we need.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Talend Data Management Platform?
Talend was an open-source tool, so there were no fees associated with it.
What needs improvement with Talend Data Management Platform?
I understand this might relate more to another platform, like the cloud API cloud platform. Nevertheless, data manage...
 

Also Known As

Hitachi Lumada Data Integration, Kettle, Pentaho Data Integration
SQL Server Integration Services
Talend Integration Suite
 

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Sample Customers

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