SSIS vs Unifi comparison

Microsoft and Unifi Software are both solutions in the Data Integration category. Microsoft is ranked #2 with an average rating of 7.6, while Unifi Software is ranked #58. Microsoft holds a 5.9% mindshare in DI, compared to Unifi Software’s 0.4% mindshare. Additionally, 80% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Unifi Software users who would recommend it.

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 19, 2024

SSIS and Unifi are competing in the data integration and management category. Unifi seems to have the upper hand due to its advanced analytics and user-friendly interface, which offer comprehensive data insights despite higher costs.

Features: SSIS allows integration within Microsoft tools, enabling seamless workflows. It has strong data warehousing capabilities for handling large-scale ETL processes. Unifi provides powerful data visualization and real-time analytics for immediate insights, and it has the flexibility to handle varied data sources.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: SSIS benefits from robust support due to its integration with Microsoft, but deployment can be complex. Unifi offers cloud-based deployment, simplifying setup with scalable solutions. Its customer support is proactive, assisting with swift deployment and customization.

Pricing and ROI: SSIS generally involves lower upfront costs, especially for Microsoft-aligned organizations, and offers cost-effective scaling. Unifi demands higher initial investment but provides significant ROI through its analytics and adaptable solutions, justifying the cost as a strategic investment for analytics-driven businesses.

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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

Unifi

Ranking in Data Integration

58th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Governance (44th), Data Preparation Tools (12th)

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Data Integration category, the mindshare of SSIS is 5.9%, down from 7.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Unifi is 0.4%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Data Integration Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
SSIS	5.9%
Unifi	0.4%
Other	93.7%

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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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Doug Isabelle

Owner at Doc-IT

Good management and pricing but not great for enterprise environments

In a high-density location, we're running into connectivity drops. There may be too many rouge devices broadcasting, and the devices is getting interference from another channel. The only to fix this is to reboot and we need something that reboots on the fly. We also need better security for VLANs and VPNs. There are issues with certain Apple devices. Technical support is not very helpful. The initial setup, which seemed straightforward at first, had to be redone. This may not have been the fault of the product. We're not sure what went wrong.

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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 most valuable features of SSIS are that it works with the query language and it can import data from different sources."

"It has a drag and drop feature that makes it easy to use. It has a good user experience because it takes into account your most-used tools and they're lined up nicely so you can just drag and drop without looking too far. It also integrates nicely with Microsoft."

"The performance and stability are good."

"The data reader is the most valuable feature."

"I have used most of the standard SQL features, but the ones that stand out are the Data Flows and Bulk Import."

"SSIS' best feature is SFTP connectivity."

"It is easy to set up. The deployment is also very quick."

"SSIS is easy to use."

More SSIS pros

"It's easy to manage and support the user, our guests, and our customers if they have a problem."

"The controller makes it easy to control everything from one platform. The management is easy."

Cons

"It should have other programming languages supported as well from a scripting perspective. Currently, only C# and VB.NET are supported, which limits it to .NET. It should have Java support as well."

"Sometimes we need to connect to AWS to get additional data sources, so we have to install some external LAN and not a regular RDBMS. We need external tools to connect. It would be great if SSIS included these tools. I'd also like some additional features for row indexing and data conversion."

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

"SSIS is cumbersome despite its drag-and-drop functionality. For example, let's say I have 50 tables with 30 columns. You need to set a data type for each column and table. That's around 1,500 objects. It gets unwieldy adding validation for every column. Previously, SSIS automatically detected the data type, but I think they removed this feature. It would automatically detect if it's an integer, primary key, or foreign key column. You had fewer problems building the model."

"The creation of the measure in the DAC's model could be improved."

"Improving the login procedure would make our reporting easier on monitoring our ETL processes."

"In terms of its performance, it could be better. That could be something that would be easy and welcomed as an upgrade."

"Options for scaling could be improved."

More SSIS cons

"There are issues with certain Apple devices."

"It's stable, but it depends on the office and location."

Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"Based on my experience and understanding, Talend comes out to be a little bit expensive as compared to SSIS. The average cost of having Talend with Talend Management Console is around 72K per region, which is much higher than SSIS. SSIS works very well with Microsoft technologies, and if you have Microsoft technologies, it is not really expensive to have SSIS. If you have SQL Server, SSIS is free."

"It comes bundled with other solutions, which makes it difficult to get the price on the specific product."

"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."

"SSIS is fairly well-priced - I would rate it at four out of five."

"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."

More SSIS pricing and cost advice

"There is no license. The solution is free."

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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

Manufacturing Company

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Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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

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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...

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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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Compared 7% of the time

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Compared 6% of the time

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Also Known As

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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

The Unifi Data Platform breaks down the barriers of operational data silos and democratizes information across the enterprise. At the heart of the platform is a comprehensive suite of self-service data discovery and preparation tools to empower business users. Employing machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies, and optimized for the cloud, Unifi predicts what the business user wants to visualize and then connects the resulting data natively to the BI tool for fast, accurate results.

Unifi Software

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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