Compare Amazon EMR and Google Cloud BigQuery 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (58.6% of reviews)
Enterprise (38.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free
Amazon EMR
Star Rating
(66)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (58.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Amazon EMRGoogle Cloud BigQuery
Star Rating
(1,225)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Google Cloud BigQuery excels in user experience, highlighting its serverless architecture which allows users to focus on data analysis without worrying about infrastructure. This makes it particularly appealing for those who want a smooth and efficient workflow.
- Users say that Amazon EMR provides robust capabilities for running complex business logic on large datasets, making it a strong choice for organizations that need to process data from various sources. Its support for popular applications like Spark and Flink is frequently praised.
- Reviewers mention that Google Cloud BigQuery's pay-as-you-go model simplifies operations, allowing users to experiment with larger datasets without the need for upfront provisioning of clusters. This flexibility is a significant advantage for teams looking to scale their data operations.
- According to verified reviews, Amazon EMR shines in its scalability features, with users appreciating the ease of launching and cloning clusters. This capability is particularly beneficial for teams that require quick adjustments to their computing resources based on workload demands.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Google Cloud BigQuery has a higher overall satisfaction score, with users noting its fast query performance and ability to handle billions of queries efficiently. This performance edge is a key factor for organizations that rely on timely data insights.
- Users report that while Amazon EMR offers powerful tools for big data solutions, it can sometimes be less intuitive compared to BigQuery. Some users have mentioned challenges with configuration, which can impact the overall user experience for those less familiar with the platform.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Amazon EMR
No pricing availableGoogle Cloud BigQuery
Free
Free
New customers get $300 in free Google Cloud credits to spend on BigQuery with free trial sign-up.
- 10 GB storage
- Up to 1 TB queries per month
Free Trial
Amazon EMR
No trial information availableGoogle Cloud BigQuery
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
52
8.8
627
Ease of Use
8.3
51
8.7
643
Ease of Setup
8.5
24
8.7
417
Ease of Admin
8.6
22
8.5
227
Quality of Support
8.3
51
8.3
573
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
22
8.6
221
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
46
9.3
615
Features by Category
Management
Not enough data
8.6
121
Not enough data
8.3
119
Functionality
Not enough data
9.0
119
Not enough data
9.1
123
Not enough data
9.0
123
Not enough data
8.9
122
Not enough data
9.3
122
Data Management
Not enough data
8.9
225
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
210
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
215
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
219
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
204
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
201
|
Verified
Integration
Not enough data
8.5
202
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
214
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
201
|
Verified
Deployment
Not enough data
7.7
186
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
223
|
Verified
Performance
Not enough data
9.1
233
|
Verified
Security
Not enough data
8.7
208
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
214
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.6
127
Not enough data
7.8
124
Storage
Not enough data
9.1
70
Not enough data
8.8
70
Availability
Not enough data
8.4
62
Not enough data
8.5
66
Not enough data
8.6
68
Performance
Not enough data
8.5
65
Security
Not enough data
8.7
70
Not enough data
8.8
69
Not enough data
8.4
69
Not enough data
8.7
65
Support
Not enough data
8.7
66
Not enough data
8.9
66
Centralized computation
Not enough data
9.1
27
Localized computation
Not enough data
8.5
28
Statistical Tool
Not enough data
8.7
78
Not enough data
9.0
78
Not enough data
8.8
79
Data Analysis
Not enough data
9.3
78
Not enough data
9.1
79
Decision Making
Not enough data
8.8
79
Not enough data
8.7
77
Not enough data
8.7
79
Not enough data
8.7
77
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.5
50
Not enough data
7.8
50
Marketing Operations
Not enough data
8.8
65
Not enough data
9.2
64
Not enough data
8.9
64
Not enough data
9.4
65
Not enough data
8.8
63
Not enough data
8.4
62
Campaign Activity
Not enough data
9.1
67
Not enough data
9.5
67
Not enough data
8.7
64
Not enough data
9.2
61
Not enough data
8.9
62
Not enough data
9.0
64
Agentic AI - Marketing Analytics
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
9.6
15
Not enough data
8.2
15
Database
8.1
27
8.8
175
8.5
31
8.9
173
8.1
7
8.7
167
Integrations
8.9
33
8.4
136
9.0
32
8.5
133
Platform
8.6
26
8.9
151
8.7
32
8.9
165
9.0
32
8.5
133
Processing
9.1
32
9.2
168
8.7
32
9.1
161
Data Transformation
Not enough data
8.8
283
Not enough data
9.3
293
Connectivity
Not enough data
8.1
251
Not enough data
8.2
249
Not enough data
8.7
278
Not enough data
8.7
269
Operations
Not enough data
8.5
279
Not enough data
8.7
277
Not enough data
8.3
255
Not enough data
8.4
262
Not enough data
8.5
254
Building Reports
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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 Google Cloud BigQuery are categorized as Big Data Processing and Distribution
Unique Categories
Amazon EMR has no unique categories
Google Cloud BigQuery is categorized as Columnar Databases, Big Data Integration Platforms, ETL Tools, Big Data Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Data Warehouse, and Data Clean Room
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Amazon EMR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Google Cloud BigQuery
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
16.1%
Computer Software
13.5%
Retail
7.0%
Financial Services
6.5%
Marketing and Advertising
5.2%
Other
51.8%
Alternatives
Discussions
Amazon EMR has no discussions with answers
Is Big Query free?
3 Comments
BG
noRead more
Is BigQuery part of Google Cloud Platform?
2 Comments
AY
Yes, Bigquery is a GCP product and a serveless data wharehouse.Read more
How BQ legacy SQl is different form the standard SQL?
1 Comment
OD
Legacy SQL is a non-standard SQL only used by BigQuery. Standard SQL is compliant with the SQL 2011.
Google recommends using Standard SQL and looking at the...Read more
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