SAS Data Integration Server vs Talend Data Integration comparison

SAS Data Integration Server vs. Talend Data Integration

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Categories and Ranking

SAS Data Integration Server

Average Rating

7.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Integration (41st)

Talend Data Integration

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Cloud Data Integration (19th), Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) (14th)

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reviewer2937544

Works at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees

Offloads processes on the server side but needs better installation syntax

One area for improvement is the installation process. Another point could be the syntax, as it sometimes involves using syntax names that are not intuitive. For example, to calculate the difference between two dates, the general syntax in SAS is called the data difference or data net function. However, another name is used, such as NF and INK. Without knowledge of SAS programming, it becomes unclear what these functions mean. It is not good to define function names this way.

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Mubahir Rashid

Data Analytics Consultant at Aletha Corp

Offers flexibility and ease of integration while needing improvements in data flow management

I haven't worked with Talend Data Integration on real-time data processing; I have only seen the streaming component, and I think it can accommodate limited streaming, not at the level of larger big data platforms. Regarding ETL, Talend Data Integration is great, but concerning real-time data processing, people are not really sure about Talend Data Integration or might not know how it provides such types of flexibilities. I haven't worked on this aspect in Talend Data Integration, so this is definitely an area where it lacks. To elaborate on one drawback, if I am designing something in Talend Data Integration, I cannot backtrack in the flow. For example, if I read data from a source and transform it before applying complex aggregation in the third step, I cannot join this data with the second step. If I need to go back, I will have to use a memory component, or if I need to avoid memory consumption, I will have to read the data from step one again to join it with the third step.

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Pros

"The solution offers very good data manipulation and loading."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is its amazing capabilities in regard to data handling."

"A key feature allows us to enhance job performance by offloading processing to the server side, rather than processing on the server itself."

"The solution is very stable."

"A key feature allows us to enhance job performance by offloading processing to the server side, rather than processing on the server itself."

"The product's integration with PostgreSQL and Jira has been helpful for us. Its performance is good. However, we do not use it for large data sets."

"The best feature of Talend Data Integration is its multiple data DB components; we have almost all the components and also cloud versions, with TMC allowing us to perform data preparation and data stewardship."

"Talend Data integration has a wide library of connectors."

"Talend Data Integration has had a measurable impact on our organization by automating daily data loading processes, reducing manual effort by around three or four hours per day, improving data accuracy with error rates dropping by more than 70%, and enabling reporting teams to receive fresh data at least 50% faster for earlier and more confident decision-making."

"Flexibility is a key feature I appreciate about Talend Data Integration, especially the integration of Java within it and the ease of integrating with multiple source repositories such as GitHub and Bitbucket."

"Talend Data Integration has positively impacted my organization because it is used for master management data, which I think most other components lack, but Talend Data Integration has that capability for using master management data as standard data."

"Talend's most valuable feature is its ability to generate code and packages efficiently."

"We have multiple use cases for this solution. We integrate with Salesforce, SAP and Oracle databases to build business logic and provide reporting."

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Cons

"The transform tool has limited access. They should make it more flexible."

"The initial setup of SAS Data Integration Server was complex."

"One area for improvement is the installation process."

"The initial setup had issues, and even after using it for about one year, it was still not fixed."

"So I would like to see improved integration with other software."

"The initial setup had issues, and even after using it for about one year, it was still not fixed."

"Processing large volumes of data sometimes consumes a lot of resources."

"There are no concurrent licenses, they only have seat licenses on cloud. That's the whole challenge. For example, if in any project your headcount increases or decreases, you do not have that concurrence and you have a seat license, you run into challenges because you have to procure a few more licenses for getting the job done."

"Talend Data Integration can be improved by reducing the license cost, as it is a bit high compared to other tools, which can be a burden for small-scale companies wanting to buy a license."

"The product's setup process could be simpler."

"Sometimes there are bugs which are unidentified and we have to follow-up with the Talend team to resolve them. In a critical situation, it takes time for them to update patches."

"The tool's technical support needs to be better. It doesn't have a local data center but pushes everything to the cloud. They need to check in with customers to see if they're happy and how well the solutions work. They need to assign a customer success manager for the accounts they sell."

"If I am designing something in Talend Data Integration, I cannot backtrack in the flow. For example, if I read data from a source and transform it before applying complex aggregation in the third step, I cannot join this data with the second step."

"Processing large volumes of data sometimes consumes a lot of resources."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is an expensive program."

"I have been using the open-source version."

"The product pricing is considered very good, especially compared to other data integration tools in the market."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

28%

Computer Software Company

Insurance Company

Government

Financial Services Firm

15%

Computer Software Company

11%

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	2
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	4

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with SAS Data Integration Server?

What is your primary use case for SAS Data Integration Server?

I am involved in the ETR job. My role is focused on executing the ETR job.

What advice do you have for others considering SAS Data Integration Server?

I use it without further details. For example, if I use SAS to connect to a NetEazt database or purchase a shared asset to ODBC, I can connect to any database with ODBC connection support. The over...

What do you like most about Talend Data integration?

The product's integration with PostgreSQL and Jira has been helpful for us. Its performance is good. However, we do not use it for large data sets.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Talend Data integration?

The product pricing is considered very good, especially compared to other data integration tools in the market.

What needs improvement with Talend Data integration?

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Also Known As

SAS Enterprise Data Integration Server, Enterprise Data Integration Server

Talend Cloud Integration, Talend Integration Cloud, Talend Cloud Remote Engine for AWS

Overview

SAS Data Integration Server is a powerful, configurable and comprehensive solution that can meet a wide variety of data integration requirements, from small tactical projects to strategic business initiatives. It can access virtually all data sources, support data warehousing, migration, synchronization, federation and provisioning initiatives. It can support both batch-oriented and real-time master data management solutions. It can create reusable data integration services in support of service-oriented architectures and data governance and extract, cleanse, transform, conform, aggregate, load and manage data.

SAS

Talend Data Integration efficiently handles data transformation and integration with ease, supporting complex business needs. It enables seamless data management across all sources.

Talend Data Integration offers a robust platform for managing and transforming data. It connects disparate systems, enabling data flow across various environments. Users benefit from its ability to streamline processes and improve data accuracy. Its user-friendly interface and flexibility make it a preferred choice for data integration experts.

What are the key features of Talend Data Integration?

Data Transformation: Easily transforms diverse data formats to meet specific demands.
Real-time Data Integration: Facilitates immediate data flow for timely decision-making.
Scalability: Supports growing data volumes without compromising performance.
Data Quality Tools: Ensures high-quality data through built-in cleansing and profiling tools.

What benefits should be considered when evaluating Talend Data Integration?

Improved Efficiency: Streamline data processes, reducing time and resource expenditure.
Cost Savings: Minimize manual data handling and associated costs.
Enhanced Accuracy: Benefit from precise data insights due to robust data quality measures.
Flexibility: Cater to diverse data management needs, ensuring future adaptability.

In finance, Talend Data Integration enhances transaction data processing and compliance reporting. In healthcare, it ensures accurate patient data management, while in retail, it optimizes inventory and customer data analysis. Its adaptability makes it valuable across multiple sectors, addressing specific industry requirements.

Talend

Sample Customers

Credit Guarantee Corporation, Cr_dito y Cauci‹n, Delaware State Police, Deutsche Lufthansa, Directorate of Economics and Statistics, DSM, Livzon Pharmaceutical Group, Los Angeles County, Miami Herald Media Company, Netherlands Enterprise Agency, New Zealand Ministry of Health, Nippon Paper, West Midlands Police, XS Inc., Zenith Insurance

ACCOR, ADR, L'OREAL, AstraZeneca

SAS Data Integration Server vs. Talend Data Integration