SSIS vs Talend Data Fabric comparison

Microsoft and Talend are both solutions in the Data Integration category. Microsoft is ranked #2 with an average rating of 7.8, while Talend is ranked #28 with an average rating of 9.0. Microsoft holds a 5.7% mindshare in DI, compared to Talend’s 0.9% mindshare. Additionally, 80% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Talend users who would recommend it.

SSIS

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 19, 2024

SSIS and Talend Data Fabric are competing data integration tools. Talend Data Fabric seems to have the upper hand due to its extensive feature set and higher perceived value.

Features: SSIS offers robust capabilities for data integration across various databases and platforms, with a focus on database tasks. Talend Data Fabric provides a wide range of features, including data quality, governance, and cloud integration, supporting complex data scenarios.

Room for Improvement: SSIS could improve its cloud integration capabilities and diversify its feature set beyond ETL tasks. Talend Data Fabric might enhance its user interface to be more intuitive and streamline its deployment process for non-cloud environments.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: SSIS benefits from seamless integration with the Microsoft ecosystem, which simplifies deployment in Windows-based settings and offers extensive support. Talend Data Fabric provides flexible on-premise and cloud deployment options, with a reputation for responsive customer service and expert guidance.

Pricing and ROI: SSIS typically has lower initial setup costs for Microsoft-centric organizations, though its ROI may be more incremental. Talend Data Fabric requires a higher initial investment but is valued for its expansive feature set, offering ROI benefits derived from adaptability to diverse data environments.

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Categories and Ranking

SSIS

Ranking in Data Integration

2nd

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Talend Data Fabric

Ranking in Data Integration

28th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Data Integration category, the mindshare of SSIS is 5.7%, down from 7.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Talend Data Fabric is 0.9%, down from 1.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Data Integration Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
SSIS	5.7%
Talend Data Fabric	0.9%
Other	93.4%

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Chris Farris

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.

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KrishnaBaddam

Presales Manager at Artha Solutions

Supports API integrations and enables users to handle data management

Informatica is a well-established product known for its stability. Hardware and configuration can affect its performance, and it's not a lightweight tool that will fail quickly. When purchasing Informatica, you have options based on your needs. A simple data ingestion or integration license is relatively affordable, but the full Data Fabric suite is expensive. The Data Fabric suite includes integration, data quality, API management, big data processing, and real-time capabilities. For those who don't need the entire suite, purchasing individual components, such as data integration or data quality, it is a more cost-effective option. These individual licenses are generally less expensive than the complete Data Fabric suite, offering a more flexible and budget-friendly choice than Informatica's flagship.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The initial setup of this solution is very straightforward."

"The reporting on the solution is perfect. I didn't expect to see reporting features, but they are great."

"The most valuable aspect of this solution is that it is simple to use and it offers a flexible custom script task."

"We like that this solution includes a developer edition, free of charge, to allow for training."

"The setup is easy to use and understand."

"It's already very user-friendly and has a good dashboard."

"The solution is stable."

"Data Flows are the main component we use. These can range from a simple source to sink ETL, to many source to many sink dataflows."

More SSIS pros

"It is a smart tool for us to design data pipelines. It lets us populate our three data lake instances. We like this solution for its connection capabilities, since it is very important to be able to use many different types of software. We tested a lot of SAP sources successfully, including cloud sources with SAP. It is also very easy to anonymize data with TIBCO, as well as populating HDFS files, packet files, and raw files. It is very easy to do that with Talend Data Fabric."

"The initial setup is very easy."

"We've had no issues with the stability so far."

"Everything in Talend Data Fabric is GUI-based, making it very user-friendly and easy to learn quickly."

"The Talend data integration has been one of the most valuable features."

"Talend can be used for multi-cloud purposes, allowing users to orchestrate data across various cloud platforms without purchasing AWS Glue, Azure Data Factory, or similar cloud-specific tools."

Cons

"I would also like to see full integration with our BI because then our full load of data will be available in our organization. They should incorporate an ATL process."

"When I compare Talend and SSIS, Talend provides more features. With Talend, we can handle a large volume of data. Talend is usually used to treat a large volume of data, which makes it better than SSIS on the data side. Talend also has a very good Talend Management Console to schedule the jobs and do other things. It can also be easily connected to version control tools such as GitHub or SVN. The last time I used SSIS, it was connected through TSS for the Windows Console version. I am not sure it has been improved or not. If it is not improved, Microsoft should improve it. They should change the product to provide another console."

"SSIS is stable, but extensive ETL data processing can have some performance issues."

"There is connectivity with other databases, however, this is the most significant issue that has to be addressed."

"There's no support for it at all. If you haven't undergone the qualifications, you wouldn't even know you should phone someone."

"SSIS has a difficult learning curve when dealing with complex transformations."

"We would like the solution to be expanded so that it is available for other platforms than just Microsoft."

"SSIS can improve in handling different data sources like Salesforce connectivity, Oracle Cloud's connectivity, etc."

More SSIS cons

"Talend's architecture is complex to configure, especially due to the various components involved. It requires a more intricate setup."

"I would like to see better integration with other tools."

"We encounter issues getting email notifications. They should provide enough information about the configuration process for email components."

"We are currently using version 7.3.1, but preferred the version before. The problem that we currently have is that Talend are releasing patches for Talend Studio every quarter. Our technical team has to be on top of these patches and constantly ensure everything is updated."

"The support is not very good. The team is not well-trained, and resolving a ticket can require several discussions."

"Deployment can be difficult, but I didn't test the latest version yet. With Talend products, every release brings a lot of new features and functionalities. This is never a small adaptation, because the tool is maturing, but we need to test the latest version and to check its deployment capabilities."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution comes free of cost."

"People have to opt for a perpetual-based licensing model."

"I'm not involved in licensing details, but SSIS provides value to our organization by simplifying data management tasks."

"My advice is to look at what your configuration will be because most companies have their own deals with Microsoft."

"Depending on the arrangement that a certain company has with Microsoft, it may supply the permanent license that is included in the SQL server license, or it may be a time-bound license if it is a partner license or other enterprise license."

"This solution is included with the MSSQL server package."

"This solution is a free of charge addition to our SQL licence. However, the only way this tool can be utilized is as a feature of the SQL licence, which may make it unattractive to organizations who don't wish to purchase the wider-ranging licence."

"This solution has provided an inexpensive tool, and it is easy to find experienced developers."

More SSIS pricing and cost advice

"There are multiple subscriptions available with Talend, each with its own scope. Subscriptions depend on the number of users you have and how many remote engines you want to install."

"There are no additional licensing fees when you scale"

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Comparison Review

it_user90069

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…

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

18%

Computer Software Company

10%

Government

Healthcare Company

Financial Services Firm

17%

Computer Software Company

10%

Educational Organization

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	26
Midsize Enterprise	19
Large Enterprise	57

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	4
Large Enterprise	3

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...

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What do you like most about SSIS?

The product's deployment phase is easy.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SSIS?

It was included in our licensing for SQL server, and our licensing for SQL server was extremely cheap, making it a very good price point for us.

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What do you like most about Talend Data Fabric?

The initial setup is very easy.

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What needs improvement with Talend Data Fabric?

Data governance is still not mature. There is not much documentation available for it, and the maturity of the product does not meet my expectations. Master Data Management has been decommissioned,...

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What is your primary use case for Talend Data Fabric?

The main use cases for Talend Data Fabric include setting up a data lake to enable the data platform.

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Compared 7% of the time

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Compared 6% of the time

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Compared 11% of the time

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Compared 9% of the time

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Overview

SSIS is a versatile tool for data integration tasks like ETL processes, data migration, and real-time data processing. Users appreciate its ease of use, data transformation tools, scheduling capabilities, and extensive connectivity options. It enhances productivity and efficiency within organizations by streamlining data-related processes and improving data quality and consistency.

Microsoft

Talend, a leader in cloud data integration and data integrity, enables companies to transform by delivering trusted data at the speed of business.
Talend Data Fabric offers a single suite of apps that shorten the time to trusted data. Users can collect data across systems; govern it to ensure proper use, transform it into new formats and improve quality, and share it with internal and external stakeholders.

Over 3,000 global enterprise customers have chosen Talend to help them turn all their raw data into trusted data to make business decisions with confidence — including GE, HP Inc., and Domino’s.

Talend

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

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