Compare Amazon EMR and Databricks 
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Market Segments
Enterprise (57.6% of reviews)
Enterprise (44.3% of reviews)
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Amazon EMR
Star Rating
(67)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (57.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Amazon EMRDatabricks
Star Rating
(755)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (44.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Databricks excels in providing a comprehensive data workflow solution, with features like Genie, Lakehouse Connect, and streaming tables that streamline data processing, analysis, and machine learning all in one platform. This integration is particularly appreciated by users who value efficiency and simplicity.
- Users say that Amazon EMR is highly effective for running specific jobs and offers straightforward error logging, making it a reliable choice for testing and debugging. This ease of use is beneficial for teams that need to quickly validate their business logic on large datasets from various sources.
- Reviewers mention that Databricks has a significant edge in user satisfaction, reflected in its higher G2 Score and star ratings. Users highlight the value of the Unity Catalog for centralized governance and fine-grained access control, which enhances data management during enterprise migrations.
- According to verified reviews, Amazon EMR shines in its scalability features, allowing users to easily launch or clone clusters and adjust resources based on demand. This flexibility is particularly useful for businesses that experience fluctuating workloads and need to optimize costs.
- G2 reviewers note that Databricks offers a more intuitive setup process, with users praising its onboarding experience. The platform's notebook environment simplifies collaboration and data exploration, making it a favorite among teams looking for a user-friendly interface.
- Users highlight that while Amazon EMR supports many widely used applications like Spark, it may not provide the same level of integration and feature richness as Databricks. This can lead to a more fragmented experience for users who prefer a unified platform for their data needs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Amazon EMR
No pricing availableDatabricks
No pricing availableFree Trial
Amazon EMR
No trial information availableDatabricks
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
52
8.9
592
Ease of Use
8.3
51
8.9
607
Ease of Setup
8.5
24
8.7
479
Ease of Admin
8.6
22
8.4
184
Quality of Support
8.3
51
8.7
568
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
22
8.9
188
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
46
9.6
579
Features by Category
Reports
Not enough data
8.5
14
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
9.1
16
Data Preparation
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
9.0
8
Data Modeling and Blending
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.9
9
Generative AI
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
9.3
7
Agentic AI - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
9.4
6
Self Service
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
8.1
9
Deployment & Integration - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
9.3
7
Advanced Analytics
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
9.2
14
Performance & Scalability - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.7
5
Advanced Analytics & Modeling - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.8
7
Agentic AI Capabilities - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
8.8
8
Personalized Intelligence - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
8.5
8
Building Reports
Not enough data
9.0
158
Not enough data
8.6
149
Not enough data
7.6
124
Not enough data
8.4
149
Administration
Not enough data
8.8
100
Not enough data
8.6
94
Not enough data
9.0
95
Not enough data
8.7
99
Management
Not enough data
8.5
88
Not enough data
8.6
87
Not enough data
8.7
89
Not enough data
8.5
88
Not enough data
8.8
87
Compliance
Not enough data
8.9
100
Not enough data
8.7
93
Not enough data
8.9
95
Not enough data
8.7
96
Security
Not enough data
9.0
89
Not enough data
8.9
87
Not enough data
8.8
87
Data Quality
Not enough data
9.0
95
Not enough data
8.7
94
Not enough data
9.0
94
Maintainence
Not enough data
8.7
86
Not enough data
8.8
85
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.4
83
Not enough data
8.5
82
Agentic AI - Data Governance
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
9.1
15
Not enough data
8.6
13
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
9.0
14
Management
Not enough data
8.6
173
Not enough data
8.5
165
Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
177
Not enough data
9.2
179
Not enough data
9.1
174
Not enough data
9.0
168
Not enough data
9.1
170
Deployment
Not enough data
8.9
65
Not enough data
8.9
64
Not enough data
8.9
66
Not enough data
8.9
66
Not enough data
9.0
68
Deployment
Not enough data
8.9
62
Not enough data
8.8
62
Not enough data
8.6
66
Not enough data
8.9
65
Not enough data
9.0
66
Management
Not enough data
9.0
64
Not enough data
8.9
66
Not enough data
9.2
61
Not enough data
9.0
69
Operations
Not enough data
8.7
62
Not enough data
8.8
62
Not enough data
9.0
63
Management
Not enough data
8.8
61
Not enough data
8.7
61
Not enough data
9.1
59
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.3
28
Not enough data
8.3
28
System
Not enough data
8.9
181
Model Development
Not enough data
8.7
184
Not enough data
8.0
188
Not enough data
8.3
187
Not enough data
8.7
192
Model Development
Not enough data
8.5
173
Machine/Deep Learning Services
Not enough data
8.2
175
Not enough data
8.5
181
Not enough data
8.3
173
Not enough data
8.2
173
Machine/Deep Learning Services
Not enough data
8.4
159
Not enough data
8.4
161
Deployment
Not enough data
8.5
180
Not enough data
8.7
181
Not enough data
9.0
189
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.2
87
Not enough data
8.4
88
Not enough data
7.6
87
Agentic AI - Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
9.2
11
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
9.4
8
Data Management
Not enough data
9.1
186
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Verified
Not enough data
8.9
181
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
182
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
181
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
168
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
173
|
Verified
Integration
Not enough data
8.8
169
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
168
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
177
|
Verified
Deployment
Not enough data
7.9
157
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
179
|
Verified
Performance
Not enough data
9.2
180
|
Verified
Security
Not enough data
8.9
171
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
169
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.5
77
Not enough data
8.4
76
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Maintenance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Management
Not enough data
9.0
69
Not enough data
8.8
71
Not enough data
8.8
69
Not enough data
9.1
70
Agentic AI - DataOps Platforms
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
9.4
9
Analytics
Not enough data
8.8
68
Not enough data
8.6
68
Monitoring and Management
Not enough data
8.6
68
Not enough data
8.6
69
Cloud Deployment
Not enough data
9.0
64
Not enough data
9.0
65
Generative AI
Not enough data
9.0
37
Not enough data
8.9
37
Scalability and Performance - Generative AI Infrastructure
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cost and Efficiency - Generative AI Infrastructure
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration and Extensibility - Generative AI Infrastructure
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security and Compliance - Generative AI Infrastructure
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Usability and Support - Generative AI Infrastructure
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customization - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data and Analytics - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Traffic Management & Performance - AI Gateways
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Governance & Observability - AI Gateways
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Database
8.1
27
8.7
239
8.5
31
8.9
247
8.1
7
9.3
265
Integrations
8.9
33
8.3
220
9.0
32
9.1
268
Platform
8.6
26
9.0
261
8.7
32
8.9
255
9.0
32
9.1
268
Processing
9.1
32
9.0
248
8.7
32
9.0
255
Data Transformation
Not enough data
8.9
229
Not enough data
9.1
237
Connectivity
Not enough data
8.7
208
Not enough data
9.2
232
Not enough data
9.0
222
Not enough data
9.2
232
Operations
Not enough data
8.4
230
Not enough data
8.8
229
Not enough data
8.6
214
Not enough data
8.6
210
Not enough data
9.3
233
Building Reports
Not enough data
9.0
158
Not enough data
8.6
149
Not enough data
7.6
124
Not enough data
8.4
149
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Amazon EMR and Databricks are categorized as Big Data Processing and Distribution
Unique Categories
Amazon EMR has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Amazon EMR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Databricks
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Financial Services
24.1%
Computer Software
19.0%
Information Technology and Services
15.5%
Retail
5.2%
Biotechnology
3.4%
Other
32.8%
Information Technology and Services
15.8%
Financial Services
10.3%
Computer Software
8.6%
Consulting
3.9%
Hospital & Health Care
3.7%
Other
57.7%
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Discussions
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4 Comments
BK
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4 Comments
SM
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