# AWS Lake Formation, Dremio vs Azure Synapse Analytics Comparison

| | AWS Lake Formation | Dremio | Azure Synapse Analytics | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 37 | 70 | 38 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (43.8% of reviews) | Enterprise (48.4% of reviews) | Mid-Market (44.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### AWS Lake Formation

**Not enough data**

### Dremio

Pros:
- Ease of Use (4 reviews)
- Interface Ease-of-Use (4 reviews)

Cons:
- Difficulty (2 reviews)
- Installation Difficulty (2 reviews)

### Azure Synapse Analytics

Pros:
- Analytics (1 reviews)
- Automation (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Cost Estimation (1 reviews)
- Cost Management (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | AWS Lake Formation | Dremio | Azure Synapse Analytics | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (25 reviews) | 8.7 (53 reviews) | 8.9 (28 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.7 (25 reviews) | 9.2 (54 reviews) | 8.8 (29 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.3 (10 reviews) | 8.4 (48 reviews) | 8.6 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.0 (9 reviews) | 7.8 (29 reviews) | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.3 (24 reviews) | 8.5 (50 reviews) | 8.7 (24 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 9.1 (28 reviews) | 8.3 (9 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (21 reviews) | 9.8 (47 reviews) | 8.4 (29 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### AWS Lake Formation

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Dremio

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Azure Synapse Analytics

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Business Intelligence

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Lake Formation** | N/A | N/A |
| **Dremio** | N/A | N/A |
| **Azure Synapse Analytics** | N/A | N/A |

#### Reports

| Feature | AWS Lake Formation | Dremio | Azure Synapse Analytics | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reports Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Steps to Answer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Graphs and Charts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Score Cards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Self Service 

| Feature | AWS Lake Formation | Dremio | Azure Synapse Analytics | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Calculated Fields** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Column Filtering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration / Workflow** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automodeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Advanced Analytics

| Feature | AWS Lake Formation | Dremio | Azure Synapse Analytics | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Predictive Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Big Data Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Building Reports

| Feature | AWS Lake Formation | Dremio | Azure Synapse Analytics | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Transformation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **WYSIWYG Report Design** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | AWS Lake Formation | Dremio | Azure Synapse Analytics | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Mobile User Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sandbox / Test Environments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Breadth of Partner Applications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Data Warehouse

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Lake Formation** | N/A | N/A |
| **Dremio** | 8.4/10 | 27 |
| **Azure Synapse Analytics** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data Management

| Feature | AWS Lake Formation | Dremio | Azure Synapse Analytics | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Integration** | Not enough data | 8.6 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Compression** | Not enough data | 8.6 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Quality** | Not enough data | 8.3 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Built-In Data Analytics** | Not enough data | 7.7 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **In-Database Machine Learning** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Data Lake Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.9 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Integration

| Feature | AWS Lake Formation | Dremio | Azure Synapse Analytics | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI/ ML Integration** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **BI Tool Integration** | Not enough data | 8.8 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data lake Integration** | Not enough data | 9.0 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Deployment

| Feature | AWS Lake Formation | Dremio | Azure Synapse Analytics | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **On-Premise** | Not enough data | 8.7 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud** | Not enough data | 8.5 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Performance 

| Feature | AWS Lake Formation | Dremio | Azure Synapse Analytics | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | 8.3 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | AWS Lake Formation | Dremio | Azure Synapse Analytics | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Governance** | Not enough data | 8.2 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | AWS Lake Formation | Dremio | Azure Synapse Analytics | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 6.9 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Data as a Service (DaaS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Lake Formation** | N/A | N/A |
| **Dremio** | 8.3/10 | 11 |
| **Azure Synapse Analytics** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data Management

| Feature | AWS Lake Formation | Dremio | Azure Synapse Analytics | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Migration** | Not enough data | 8.6 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Managing Data** | Not enough data | 8.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Secured Data Storage** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Data as a Service

| Feature | AWS Lake Formation | Dremio | Azure Synapse Analytics | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Self-Service Isights** | Not enough data | 7.6 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **DaaS Quality** | Not enough data | 8.2 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Architecture

| Feature | AWS Lake Formation | Dremio | Azure Synapse Analytics | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Fabric Creation** | Not enough data | 8.2 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **DaaS Architecture** | Not enough data | 8.6 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Semantic Layer Tools

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Lake Formation** | N/A | N/A |
| **Dremio** | N/A | N/A |
| **Azure Synapse Analytics** | N/A | N/A |

#### Deployment & Integration - Semantic Layer Tools

| Feature | AWS Lake Formation | Dremio | Azure Synapse Analytics | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Environment & Multi-Cloud Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Open API & SDK Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Data Connectivity & Federation - Semantic Layer Tools

| Feature | AWS Lake Formation | Dremio | Azure Synapse Analytics | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-Source Query Federation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dynamic Schema & Metadata Adaptation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Data Modeling & Metrics - Semantic Layer Tools

| Feature | AWS Lake Formation | Dremio | Azure Synapse Analytics | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Derived & Calculated Metrics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Time Intelligence Functions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Performance Optimization - Semantic Layer Tools

| Feature | AWS Lake Formation | Dremio | Azure Synapse Analytics | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Query Caching & Acceleration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Query Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Governance - Semantic Layer Tools

| Feature | AWS Lake Formation | Dremio | Azure Synapse Analytics | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Governance & Observability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Metric Lineage for AI Training Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Version Control & Change Impact Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Advanced Intelligence - Semantic Layer Tools

| Feature | AWS Lake Formation | Dremio | Azure Synapse Analytics | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Natural Language Query Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Semantic Layer for AI/ML Models** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Recommendation Engine** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI Enablement - Semantic Layer Tools

| Feature | AWS Lake Formation | Dremio | Azure Synapse Analytics | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Agentic Query Orchestration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contextual Reasoning Layer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Automation via Semantic Agents** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Big Data Processing and Distribution

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Lake Formation** | 8.3/10 | 19 |
| **Dremio** | 8.6/10 | 23 |
| **Azure Synapse Analytics** | 8.5/10 | 6 |

#### Database

| Feature | AWS Lake Formation | Dremio | Azure Synapse Analytics | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Real-Time Data Collection** | 8.0 (11 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 7.8 (6 reviews) | 
| **Data Distribution** | 8.6 (11 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 
| **Data Lake** | 8.6 (12 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | AWS Lake Formation | Dremio | Azure Synapse Analytics | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Hadoop Integration** | 8.0 (9 reviews) | 9.0 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Spark Integration** | 8.7 (10 reviews) | 7.9 (13 reviews) | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | AWS Lake Formation | Dremio | Azure Synapse Analytics | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Machine Scaling** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 9.1 (20 reviews) | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 
| **Data Preparation** | 7.6 (7 reviews) | 8.7 (13 reviews) | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 
| **Spark Integration** | 8.7 (10 reviews) | 7.9 (13 reviews) | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 

#### Processing

| Feature | AWS Lake Formation | Dremio | Azure Synapse Analytics | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud Processing** | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 9.1 (19 reviews) | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 
| **Workload Processing** | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 8.6 (13 reviews) | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 

### Big Data Analytics

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Lake Formation** | N/A | N/A |
| **Dremio** | 8.0/10 | 31 |
| **Azure Synapse Analytics** | 8.9/10 | 12 |

#### Data Transformation

| Feature | AWS Lake Formation | Dremio | Azure Synapse Analytics | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Real-Time Analytics** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 
| **Data Querying** | Not enough data | 9.2 (25 reviews) | 8.8 (12 reviews) | 

#### Connectivity

| Feature | AWS Lake Formation | Dremio | Azure Synapse Analytics | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Hadoop Integration** | Not enough data | 8.6 (22 reviews) | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 
| **Spark Integration** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 9.5 (10 reviews) | 
| **Multi-Source Analysis** | Not enough data | 8.9 (23 reviews) | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 
| **Data Lake** | Not enough data | 8.9 (26 reviews) | 9.4 (9 reviews) | 

#### Operations

| Feature | AWS Lake Formation | Dremio | Azure Synapse Analytics | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | 7.2 (25 reviews) | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 
| **Data Workflow** | Not enough data | 7.1 (25 reviews) | 8.6 (11 reviews) | 
| **Governed Discovery** | Not enough data | 7.8 (27 reviews) | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 
| **Embedded Analytics** | Not enough data | 7.7 (21 reviews) | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 
| **Notebooks** | Not enough data | 7.0 (21 reviews) | 8.5 (11 reviews) | 

### Big Data

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Lake Formation** | N/A | N/A |
| **Dremio** | N/A | N/A |
| **Azure Synapse Analytics** | N/A | N/A |

#### Building Reports

| Feature | AWS Lake Formation | Dremio | Azure Synapse Analytics | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Transformation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **WYSIWYG Report Design** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | AWS Lake Formation | Dremio | Azure Synapse Analytics | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Mobile User Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sandbox / Test Environments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Breadth of Partner Applications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Big Data Processing And Distribution Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/big-data-processing-and-distribution)

**Unique to AWS Lake Formation (1):** [Big Data Integration Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/big-data-integration-platforms)

**Unique to Dremio (4):** [Big Data Analytics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/big-data-analytics), [Data Warehouse Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-warehouse), [Data as a Service (DaaS) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-as-a-service-daas), [Semantic Layer Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/semantic-layer-tools)

**Unique to Azure Synapse Analytics (2):** [Big Data Analytics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/big-data-analytics), [Big Data Integration Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/big-data-integration-platforms)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | AWS Lake Formation | Dremio | Azure Synapse Analytics | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 43.8% | 10.9% | 25.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 28.1% | 40.6% | 44.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 28.1% | 48.4% | 30.6% | 

### By Industry

#### AWS Lake Formation

- **Information Technology and Services:** 22.6%
- **Banking:** 9.7%
- **Retail:** 6.5%
- **Computer Software:** 6.5%
- **Management Consulting:** 6.5%
- **Financial Services:** 6.5%
- **Higher Education:** 6.5%
- **Animation:** 3.2%
- **Automotive:** 3.2%
- **Education Management:** 3.2%
- **Other:** 25.8%

#### Dremio

- **Financial Services:** 25.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 10.9%
- **Computer Software:** 7.8%
- **Automotive:** 4.7%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.7%
- **Entertainment:** 3.1%
- **Consumer Services:** 3.1%
- **Construction:** 3.1%
- **Insurance:** 3.1%
- **Oil & Energy:** 3.1%
- **Other:** 31.3%

#### Azure Synapse Analytics

- **Information Technology and Services:** 48.6%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 11.4%
- **Computer Software:** 11.4%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 8.6%
- **Retail:** 5.7%
- **Utilities:** 2.9%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.9%
- **Management Consulting:** 2.9%
- **Insurance:** 2.9%
- **Consumer Goods:** 2.9%

---
## Alternatives

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## Top Discussions

### AWS Lake Formation

No discussions available for this product.

### Dremio

- Title: [What is a Dremio reflection?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-a-dremio-reflection) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user."

### Azure Synapse Analytics

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/aws-lake-formation-vs-dremio-vs-azure-synapse-analytics)