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SSIS vs Striim comparison

 

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Executive Summary

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

SSIS
Ranking in Data Integration
2nd
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
76
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Striim
Ranking in Data Integration
47th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Data Integration (27th), Streaming Analytics (23rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Data Integration category, the mindshare of SSIS is 3.7%, down from 7.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Striim is 0.6%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Integration Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
SSIS3.7%
Striim0.6%
Other95.7%
Data Integration
 

Featured Reviews

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.
RV
Data Engineer
Real-time data capture has accelerated releases and now improves trust in our data warehouse
The checkpoints would help me to figure out where the problem was if there's any lag, but I had to do a lot of manual work to figure out where the lag is. Striim would not intuitively tell me the culprit table or database behind the lag. I believe that is an improvement Striim could definitely do. Passwords were an issue. Property variables were not supported for passwords, meaning I had to make sure the password is manually populated. I believe if Striim could read from AWS secrets or its own secret mechanism to store the password, that would really save a lot of time so that I don't have to keep updating the password whenever there is any change. The user experience of triggering alerts if there's any lag which Striim identified, which is outside normal processing time, could intrinsically be done by Striim. I believe that was lacking. I would wait for Striim to tell me, instead of me going and validating whether Striim is lagging behind. If Striim could itself tell me that it's seeing a lot more volume than expected, that would really make me give it a higher number.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable feature of SSIS is its ease of use. It is easier to use than other applications."
"Compatibility with the rest of Microsoft BI stack"
"The performance is good."
"With this solution, there is the potential to expand, so that you can immediately write code onto the SQL server."
"The most valuable aspect of this solution is that it is simple to use and it offers a flexible custom script task."
"Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services is one of the most effective ETL tools available in the market."
"We use this solution for ETL, which includes data summation and cleaning."
"There is a huge community to find the tutorials you need."
"Striim is capable of absorbing a large number of transactions, and the difference between the two databases is always less than a second, which demonstrates efficiency and highlights the variety of sources and targets I have used."
"We were confidently in a situation to call Snowflake as a single source of truth, and I believe with Striim, we were able to do that because without Striim, the SLA would be much higher, and there would not have been much confidence in Snowflake."
 

Cons

"Technical support is not efficient, and I've had to search on the web to solve the problems."
"There is connectivity with other databases, however, this is the most significant issue that has to be addressed."
"It is an easy solution but needs some improvement. The creation of the measure in the DAC's model could be improved."
"This solution needs full support for real-time processing."
"Scalability not on the same level as with IBM Datastage."
"It needs more integration tools, so you can connect to different sources."
"SSIS could be integrated with more services, such as Power BI, to make the reporting structures more user-friendly."
"It would be nice if you could run SSIS on other environments besides Windows."
"The user experience of triggering alerts if there's any lag which Striim identified, which is not normal, could intrinsically be done by Striim."
"I think Striim could be improved with better pricing and enhanced documentation."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"This solution is included with the MSSQL server package."
"The solution is economical. You don't have to worry about the pricing as long as you're installing both services on the same server."
"SSIS' licensing is a little high, but it gives good value for money."
"My advice is to look at what your configuration will be because most companies have their own deals with Microsoft."
"It comes bundled with other solutions, which makes it difficult to get the price on the specific product."
"People have to opt for a perpetual-based licensing model."
"SSIS is a cheaper option compared to the cost of other ETL tools."
"We purchased the standard edition of SQL Server and SSIS came with it free of charge."
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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
13%
Construction Company
8%
Government
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Construction Company
16%
Healthcare Company
13%
Retailer
12%
Financial Services Firm
10%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business27
Midsize Enterprise19
Large Enterprise58
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

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...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Striim?
My experience with the pricing, implementation cost, and licensing of Striim is that it is somewhat expensive.
What needs improvement with Striim?
I think Striim could be improved with better pricing and enhanced documentation.
What is your primary use case for Striim?
I use Striim to perform change data capture from relational databases to non-relational databases in my organization. I implement CDC with Striim by transferring data from Oracle Database to MongoD...
 

Comparisons

 

Also Known As

SQL Server Integration Services
Striim Platform
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

1. Amazon.com 2. Bank of America 3. Capital One 4. Coca-Cola 5. Dell 6. E*TRADE 7. FedEx 8. Ford Motor Company 9. Google 10. Home Depot 11. IBM 12. Intel 13. JPMorgan Chase 14. Kraft Foods 15. Lockheed Martin 16. McDonald's 17. Microsoft 18. Morgan Stanley 19. Nike 20. Oracle 21. PepsiCo 22. Procter & Gamble 23. Prudential Financial 24. RBC Capital Markets 25. SAP 26. Siemens 27. Sony 28. Toyota 29. UnitedHealth Group 30. Visa 31. Walmart 32. Wells Fargo
Sky, UPS, MACY'S, EMAAR, HSBC
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