SSIS vs Talend Data Integration comparison

Microsoft and Talend are both solutions in the Cloud Data Integration category. Additionally, 79% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Talend users who would recommend it.

SSIS

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79% willing to recommend

Talend Data Integration

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between SSIS and Talend Data Integration based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Cloud Data Integration solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

SSIS

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Integration (2nd)

Talend Data Integration

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Cloud Data Integration (17th), Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) (14th)

Q&A Highlights

RajneeshShukla

Solution Architect at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

Sep 09, 2021

Which ETL tool would you recommend to populate data from OLTP to OLAP?

We have experiences only in Pentaho Data Integrator (open source competitor of the Oracle Data Integrator). But OLAP exporting wasn't in our scope until now.

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Sean Achim

Managing Director at Knights Innovation Support Centre

Building impactful organizational KPIs with ease and precision

Stability is rated at 10. One other important aspect I appreciate is that SSAS is included in the base installation of SQL Server. Obviously, it requires installation, but it is readily available, which is a major strength. It's all about setting it up, configuring it, and then using it. If there are additional costs associated with it or separating it as a second product, that would be a disadvantage. The area of improvement is really in education. Microsoft is trying to push everything as a Power BI solution or trying to get people to solve the problems which are solved with SSAS in another space in Power BI, or in Power Pivot, is not enough. There's not enough marketing, conversation, and support around that space. As a result, we end up with people not understanding that you need to build your models correctly, and then they try to model everything inside of Power BI, or another visualization tool, without first building the data model. That leads people to consider alternate solutions because SAP and others argue that their whole thing is in memory, and they disseminate misleading information. Additionally, what would be very helpful is local user group developments, so getting people around the table and teaching them how to use it. That is the biggest problem; it's not the technology itself. 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.

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AntonioFonseca

Superintendente de TI (CIO) at a insurance company with 201-500 employees

Easy-to-use product with the ability to generate code efficiently

Talend's most valuable feature is its ability to generate code and packages efficiently. This feature streamlines the integration process, saving developers time and effort. Additionally, the stability of the generated code is noteworthy, as it ensures reliability over time. Despite not always producing the most aesthetically pleasing code, it eliminates critical errors, reducing the burden on developers. This stability is particularly crucial in complex integration scenarios, where errors can have significant consequences.

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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

"Despite the complexity when dealing with advanced transformations, it is straightforward for simple data movements, and the performance is excellent."

"We can connect with multiple data sources easily using an external connector in SSIS."

"The setup is easy to use and understand."

"It's something I needed for bulk imports. I'm not a big fan of it, but I haven't seen anything better."

"Like most Microsoft products, SSIS is user-friendly and easy to use."

"It's saved time using visualization descriptions."

"It is easily scheduled and integrates well with SQL Server and SQL Server Agent jobs."

"The solution is easy to use and developer friendly."

More SSIS pros

"I'm very passionate about this solution because if you look at any other tool that costs around $200 - $300,000, like Delphix which costs you a million dollars, Talend is very cheap and is almost is at par with what others can do. There is one thing which Delphix does which Talend cannot do, but overall, I would say apart from that, if you're looking for a solution, you should give it a try."

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

"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."

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

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

Cons

"The security could be improved, as it is more important in our context."

"The solution could improve by having quicker release updates."

"We purchase an add on called task factory primarily to allow bulk delete, update and upsert capability. I'd like to see this be part of the standard package."

"Tuning using this solution requires extensive expertise to improve performance."

"We In upgrading SSIS, we encountered challenges fixing SQL Server and performance issues, including problems during a failover in our data warehouse."

"I would like to see better integration with Power BI."

"Involving a data lake or data engineering aspects would be useful. While it is there, we need more features included."

"We're in the process of switching to Informatica, and we need to work out data lineage and data profiling and to improve the quality of our data. SSIS, however, is not that compatible with Informatica. We managed to connect it to Informatica Metadata Manager, but we don't get good lineage, so we have to redo all our ETLs using the Informatica process in order to accept the proper data lineage."

More SSIS cons

"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."

"Due to using the open-source version of Talend Data Integration, which lacks a scheduler, our current approach involves developing jobs in Talend, exporting them as Java packages, and utilizing an external scheduler, such as Windows Scheduler, to manage the scheduling process."

"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."

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

"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."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is available at a lesser price than that of Informatica."

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

"All of my clients have this product included as part of their Microsoft license."

"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."

"It would be beneficial if the solution had a less costly cloud offering."

"t's incredibly cost effective, easy to learn the basics quickly (although like all ETL tools requires the traditional learning curve to get good at) and has an immense user base."

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

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

More SSIS pricing and cost advice

"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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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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Answers from the Community

RajneeshShukla

Solution Architect at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

Sep 9, 2021

Which ETL tool would you recommend to populate data from OLTP to OLAP?

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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Stefan Schäfer

CEO / Owner with 51-200 employees

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

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RajneeshShukla

Solution Architect at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

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..?

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

18%

Computer Software Company

11%

Government

Healthcare Company

Financial Services Firm

14%

Computer Software Company

11%

Retailer

10%

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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...

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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?

Utilizing SSIS involves no extra charges beyond the SQL Server license. It's an economical choice for my clients.

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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.

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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.

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What needs improvement with Talend Data integration?

The product's setup process could be simpler.

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Comparisons

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Compared 14% of the time

Talend Open Studio vs SSIS

Compared 10% of the time

Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) vs SSIS

Compared 7% of the time

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Compared 7% of the time

IBM InfoSphere DataStage vs SSIS

Compared 7% of the time

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Compared 16% of the time

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Compared 12% of the time

Microsoft Azure Logic Apps vs Talend Data Integration

Compared 11% of the time

Palantir Foundry vs Talend Data Integration

Compared 9% of the time

Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) vs Talend Data Integration

Compared 9% of the time

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Also Known As

SQL Server Integration Services

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

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 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

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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