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SSIS vs TIBCO Scribe 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:
 

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
TIBCO Scribe
Ranking in Data Integration
64th
Average Rating
6.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

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 TIBCO Scribe 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%
TIBCO Scribe0.6%
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.
GouravSuri - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Engineer (L4) at Uber
A cloud solution that has a lot of connectors, but it should provide better documentation and scenario-based samples
Smaller customers who want to integrate with other systems don't need too much in-house expertise in terms of technology. They can hire consultants who can implement this solution for them, and they don't have to maintain any infrastructure. For a smaller setup, it is a go-to integration system wherein they don't need a lot of expertise or infrastructure. The solution's UI is pretty intuitive and easy. It is good for smaller integration use cases. I think it would be a problem for bigger use cases. Overall, I rate TIBCO Scribe a six out of ten.

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."
"There is a huge community to find the tutorials you need."
"SSIS' best feature is SFTP connectivity."
"It is well designed and quite straightforward, with not much of a learning curve involved, and it is a well-documented solution."
"It is the most valuable for staff processes in order to gain efficiency."
"The debugging capabilities are great, particularly during data flow execution. You can look into the data and see what's going on in the pipeline."
"The product's deployment phase is easy."
"The setup was easy. All Microsoft products are easy to set up."
"The most valuable feature of TIBCO Scribe is the connectors available to various products."
 

Cons

"When I compare Talend and SSIS, Talend provides more features."
"Sometimes, there are compatibility issues with some features. From time to time, I also face issues when trying to migrate. If I misconfigure things when I use Snapshot, the migration will fail.It can take a long time to migrate huge amounts of data, so it would be nice if that could be faster."
"The debugging could be improved because when it came to solving the errors that I've experienced in the past, I've had to look at the documentation for more information."
"I would like to see more features in terms of the integration with Azure Data Factory."
"This solution is stable, but the performance is not good."
"In terms of its performance, it could be better. That could be something that would be easy and welcomed as an upgrade."
"The high prices attached to the product can be an area of concern where improvements are required."
"Involving a data lake or data engineering aspects would be useful. While it is there, we need more features included."
"The solution should provide better documentation and scenario-based samples."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"SSIS is a cheaper option compared to the cost of other ETL tools."
"I'm not involved in licensing details, but SSIS provides value to our organization by simplifying data management tasks."
"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."
"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."
"It would be beneficial if the solution had a less costly cloud offering."
"My advice is to look at what your configuration will be because most companies have their own deals with Microsoft."
"Our license with SSIS is annual."
"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."
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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%
Computer Software Company
18%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Construction Company
11%
Outsourcing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business27
Midsize Enterprise19
Large Enterprise58
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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...
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Also Known As

SQL Server Integration Services
Scribe
 

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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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