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At a Glance
Amazon EMR
Amazon EMR
Star Rating
(64)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (58.9% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Hadoop HDFS
Hadoop HDFS
Star Rating
(141)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (55.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Hadoop HDFS
AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Hadoop HDFS excels in data distribution with a score of 9.1, which reviewers mention is crucial for handling large datasets efficiently, while Amazon EMR, with a score of 8.5, is noted for its ease of use in cloud processing.
  • Reviewers mention that Amazon EMR shines in ease of setup, scoring 8.4 compared to Hadoop HDFS's 7.0, making it a more accessible option for teams looking to get started quickly.
  • G2 users highlight that Hadoop HDFS offers superior real-time data collection capabilities with a score of 8.5, while Amazon EMR's score of 8.1 indicates it may not be as robust in this area, which is critical for time-sensitive applications.
  • Users on G2 report that Amazon EMR provides better mobile user support, scoring 8.1 compared to Hadoop HDFS's 6.7, making it a more suitable choice for teams that require flexibility in accessing data on the go.
  • Reviewers mention that Hadoop HDFS has strong integration capabilities, particularly with Hadoop itself, scoring 9.1, while Amazon EMR's integration with Spark is equally rated at 8.9, indicating both products have their strengths in different integration scenarios.
  • Users say that while both platforms offer solid performance and reliability, Amazon EMR edges out with a score of 8.8 compared to Hadoop HDFS's 8.4, suggesting that users may experience fewer issues with uptime and processing speed on EMR.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Amazon EMR
No pricing available
Hadoop HDFS
No pricing available
Free Trial
Amazon EMR
No trial information available
Hadoop HDFS
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
50
8.6
118
Ease of Use
8.2
49
7.5
120
Ease of Setup
8.4
22
6.9
47
Ease of Admin
8.6
22
7.1
44
Quality of Support
8.2
49
7.8
103
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
22
7.7
42
Product Direction (% positive)
7.9
44
8.0
113
Features by Category
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8.7
38
8.7
49
Database
8.1
27
8.6
42
8.5
30
9.1
46
8.1
7
9.0
40
Integrations
8.9
33
9.1
44
8.9
31
8.8
40
Platform
8.7
25
8.3
40
8.7
31
8.4
43
8.9
31
8.8
40
Processing
9.1
31
8.7
36
8.7
31
8.5
41
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Amazon EMR
Amazon EMR
Hadoop HDFS
Hadoop HDFS
Amazon EMR and Hadoop HDFS are categorized as Big Data Processing and Distribution
Unique Categories
Amazon EMR
Amazon EMR has no unique categories
Hadoop HDFS
Hadoop HDFS has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Amazon EMR
Amazon EMR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
21.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
19.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
58.9%
Hadoop HDFS
Hadoop HDFS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
21.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
23.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
55.0%
Reviewers' Industry
Amazon EMR
Amazon EMR
Financial Services
25.0%
Computer Software
19.6%
Information Technology and Services
14.3%
Retail
5.4%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
3.6%
Other
32.1%
Hadoop HDFS
Hadoop HDFS
Computer Software
24.0%
Information Technology and Services
21.7%
Internet
7.8%
Financial Services
4.7%
Higher Education
3.9%
Other
38.0%
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Discussions
Amazon EMR
Amazon EMR Discussions
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Hadoop HDFS
Hadoop HDFS Discussions
What is Hadoop HDFS used for?
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Varad V.
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Hadoop HDFS is used for storing large volume of data... so called 'Big Data'. Read more
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