Compare AWS Glue and Snowflake
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (47.6% of reviews)
Mid-Market (44.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$2 Compute/Hour
AWS Glue
Star Rating
(199)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (47.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Snowflake
Star Rating
(734)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$2 Compute/Hour
Free Trial is available
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Summary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Snowflake excels in user satisfaction, with many praising its ability to make advanced data warehousing simple, fast, and scalable. Users appreciate the intuitive framework that allows for easy SQL query implementation, making it a preferred choice for those looking for a robust data solution.
- Users say that AWS Glue offers a solid functionality that is easy to understand and use. Reviewers highlight its capability to trace errors in scripts effectively, which can be a significant advantage for teams managing complex data integration tasks.
- According to verified reviews, Snowflake's implementation process is notably quick and user-friendly. Recent users have highlighted the platform's layout and architecture, which contribute to a smooth onboarding experience, allowing teams to get up and running without heavy infrastructure work.
- Reviewers mention that while AWS Glue provides essential features for data integration, some users feel it may not fully meet their specific workflow needs, occasionally leading to configuration challenges. However, its ability to build frameworks for data fetching from various platforms is a strong point.
- G2 reviewers indicate that Snowflake's overall quality is reflected in its higher ratings across various metrics, including support and ease of use. Users have noted that the platform's architecture is particularly well-suited for cloud data, enhancing its performance and reliability.
- Users highlight that while AWS Glue is functional and provides everything needed for data integration, it may not match the level of satisfaction seen with Snowflake. The latter's higher ratings in areas like ease of administration and support quality suggest a more favorable experience for users seeking comprehensive assistance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
AWS Glue
No pricing availableSnowflake
Standard
$2
Compute/Hour
Compute usage is billed on a per-second basis, with a minimum of 60 seconds. You can secure price discounts with pre-purchased Snowflake capacity options.
- Complete SQL Data Warehouse
- Secure Data Sharing across regions / clouds
- Premier Support 24 x 365
Free Trial
AWS Glue
Free Trial is available
Snowflake
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
156
9.1
565
Ease of Use
8.4
159
9.0
601
Ease of Setup
8.6
74
9.0
385
Ease of Admin
8.3
68
8.6
211
Quality of Support
8.3
154
8.7
518
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
68
9.0
213
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
155
9.2
534
Features by Category
Data Governance
8.6
17
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
8.7
14
Not enough data
Data Preparation
8.2
17
Not enough data
8.9
15
Not enough data
8.9
16
Not enough data
8.8
18
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.2
16
Not enough data
9.0
16
Not enough data
8.9
16
Not enough data
8.6
18
Not enough data
Artificial Intelligence
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Machine Learning Data Catalog
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
Data Source Access
8.5
60
Not enough data
8.4
61
Not enough data
8.5
57
Not enough data
Data Interaction
8.4
58
Not enough data
8.5
62
Not enough data
8.3
61
Not enough data
8.8
61
Not enough data
8.6
54
Not enough data
8.9
59
Not enough data
8.6
57
Not enough data
8.3
58
Not enough data
Data Exporting
8.6
58
Not enough data
8.2
58
Not enough data
8.4
61
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.9
8
Not enough data
Administration
9.1
23
Not enough data
9.0
23
Not enough data
9.1
25
Not enough data
Federation
9.1
24
Not enough data
9.2
23
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
Transformation
8.7
24
Not enough data
9.1
23
Not enough data
8.6
24
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Quality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Maintainence
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Data Governance
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
Management
8.7
61
Not enough data
8.7
56
Not enough data
Functionality
9.0
67
Not enough data
8.9
73
Not enough data
9.2
70
Not enough data
8.8
68
Not enough data
8.9
68
Not enough data
Deployment
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
9.4
13
Not enough data
9.4
13
Deployment
Not enough data
9.4
11
Not enough data
9.5
11
Not enough data
9.5
11
Not enough data
9.5
11
Not enough data
9.4
11
Management
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
9.1
13
Operations
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
9.5
11
Management
Not enough data
9.2
11
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
8.8
11
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
8.5
11
System
Not enough data
9.2
30
Model Development
Not enough data
9.1
31
Not enough data
8.6
29
Not enough data
8.3
29
Not enough data
8.8
30
Model Development
Not enough data
8.8
28
Machine/Deep Learning Services
Not enough data
8.6
29
Not enough data
8.6
29
Not enough data
8.4
29
Not enough data
8.4
28
Machine/Deep Learning Services
Not enough data
8.6
28
Not enough data
8.5
25
Deployment
Not enough data
9.1
31
Not enough data
9.0
28
Not enough data
9.2
30
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.5
27
Not enough data
8.4
26
Not enough data
8.5
26
Agentic AI - Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms
Not enough data
8.3
14
Not enough data
8.3
14
Not enough data
8.5
14
Not enough data
8.6
14
Not enough data
8.3
14
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
8.3
14
Management
9.1
18
Not enough data
9.0
19
Not enough data
9.1
18
Not enough data
9.1
17
Not enough data
Solution Provision
9.0
16
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
8.9
16
Not enough data
Data Management
Not enough data
9.1
212
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
178
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
189
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
186
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
165
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
167
|
Verified
Integration
Not enough data
8.4
160
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
199
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
170
|
Verified
Deployment
Not enough data
7.8
147
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
206
|
Verified
Performance
Not enough data
9.4
219
|
Verified
Security
Not enough data
8.9
190
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
198
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.0
85
Not enough data
8.1
83
Management
Not enough data
9.0
86
Not enough data
9.1
86
Not enough data
9.4
92
Not enough data
9.0
91
Not enough data
9.1
90
Maintenance
Not enough data
9.3
88
Not enough data
9.0
88
Not enough data
9.3
90
Security
Not enough data
9.3
88
Not enough data
9.2
92
Storage
Not enough data
9.2
45
Not enough data
9.2
45
Availability
Not enough data
9.1
40
Not enough data
9.2
38
Not enough data
9.2
42
Performance
Not enough data
9.2
45
Security
Not enough data
9.1
45
Not enough data
9.2
46
Not enough data
8.9
39
Not enough data
9.2
39
Support
Not enough data
9.2
37
Not enough data
9.2
36
Centralized computation
Not enough data
9.3
26
Localized computation
Not enough data
9.1
25
Agentic AI - AWS Marketplace
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Reporting
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Database
Not enough data
9.0
101
Not enough data
9.3
103
Not enough data
9.3
98
Integrations
Not enough data
8.7
78
Not enough data
8.7
83
Platform
Not enough data
9.1
94
Not enough data
9.0
100
Not enough data
8.7
83
Processing
Not enough data
9.3
100
Not enough data
9.1
98
Data Transformation
Not enough data
9.2
91
Not enough data
9.4
92
Connectivity
Not enough data
8.6
80
Not enough data
8.7
81
Not enough data
9.1
85
Not enough data
9.1
85
Operations
Not enough data
8.6
90
Not enough data
9.2
82
Not enough data
8.9
77
Not enough data
8.8
82
Not enough data
8.7
82
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
AWS Glue and Snowflake are categorized as Big Data Integration Platforms
Unique Categories
AWS Glue is categorized as AWS Marketplace, Data Replication, Data Virtualization, Data Preparation, Machine Learning Data Catalog, and ETL Tools
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AWS Glue
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Snowflake
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
Information Technology and Services
18.3%
Computer Software
14.7%
Financial Services
6.3%
Hospital & Health Care
5.8%
Computer & Network Security
4.2%
Other
50.8%
Information Technology and Services
15.3%
Computer Software
14.0%
Financial Services
9.6%
Marketing and Advertising
4.4%
Hospital & Health Care
3.4%
Other
53.2%
Alternatives
Discussions
What does AWS Glue do?
2 Comments
AN
AWS Glue is a serverless data integration service that makes it easier to discover, prepare, move, and integrate data from multiple sources for analytics,...Read more
What are the main components of AWS Glue?
2 Comments
RF
Data Catalog
Crawlers and data discovery
DataBrewRead more
What is AWS Glue and how it works?
1 Comment
RJ
I used glue to create a batch job which can trigger and schedule an event and run the process. Read more
What's the best way to manage change data capture in Snowflake?
4 Comments
SH
Do. It in the upstream source system using. Somethjng like aws DMSRead more
Snowflake - how to connect to Snowflake using NodeJS
2 Comments
DW
Does this help? https://www.ameexusa.com/blogs/connecting-node-js-snowflakeRead more
