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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (63.0% of reviews)
Enterprise (44.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$2 Compute/Hour
Azure Data Factory
Star Rating
(87)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (63.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Azure Data FactorySnowflake
Star Rating
(657)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (44.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$2 Compute/Hour
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Snowflake excels in data transformation capabilities, with a score of 9.3, while Azure Data Factory also performs well but slightly lower at 9.1. Reviewers mention that Snowflake's ability to handle complex transformations seamlessly is a significant advantage for data engineers.
- Reviewers mention that Azure Data Factory shines in its ease of deployment, scoring 9.0 compared to Snowflake's 8.8. Users on G2 appreciate Azure's user-friendly interface and drag-and-drop functionality, making it easier for teams to set up data pipelines quickly.
- G2 users highlight Snowflake's superior data security features, with a score of 9.2 for data encryption and 9.1 for user access control, while Azure Data Factory scores slightly lower in these areas. Reviewers say that Snowflake's robust security measures provide peace of mind for enterprises handling sensitive data.
- Users say that Snowflake's performance analysis capabilities are impressive, scoring 8.9, which allows for detailed insights into query performance. In contrast, Azure Data Factory's performance metrics are rated lower, leading some users to feel they lack the same depth of analysis.
- Reviewers mention that Azure Data Factory offers better integration with BI tools, scoring 8.7, which is crucial for organizations looking to visualize their data effectively. Users on G2 appreciate the seamless connection to various analytics platforms, enhancing their reporting capabilities.
- Users report that Snowflake's centralized computation feature, rated at 8.8, allows for efficient resource management and cost savings, while Azure Data Factory's centralized computation is rated lower. Reviewers say this makes Snowflake a more attractive option for enterprises looking to optimize their data processing costs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Azure Data Factory
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
Azure Data Factory
No trial information availableSnowflake
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
65
9.1
497
Ease of Use
8.9
66
9.0
533
Ease of Setup
9.2
31
8.9
318
Ease of Admin
8.6
23
8.6
202
Quality of Support
8.8
60
8.7
454
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
22
9.0
203
Product Direction (% positive)
9.8
61
9.2
467
Features by Category
Management
8.4
45
Not enough data
8.4
44
Not enough data
Functionality
9.1
47
Not enough data
9.1
47
Not enough data
9.3
44
Not enough data
9.1
47
Not enough data
9.1
45
Not enough data
Deployment
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
9.3
12
Not enough data
9.3
12
Deployment
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
9.5
10
Not enough data
9.5
10
Not enough data
9.5
10
Not enough data
9.3
10
Management
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
9.0
12
Operations
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
9.5
10
Management
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
9.0
10
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
8.3
10
System
Not enough data
9.2
28
Model Development
Not enough data
9.1
27
Not enough data
8.5
27
Not enough data
8.3
27
Not enough data
8.7
27
Model Development
Not enough data
8.7
27
Machine/Deep Learning Services
Not enough data
8.6
27
Not enough data
8.6
27
Not enough data
8.4
27
Not enough data
8.4
26
Machine/Deep Learning Services
Not enough data
8.5
27
Not enough data
8.5
24
Deployment
Not enough data
9.1
28
Not enough data
9.0
27
Not enough data
9.3
27
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.4
25
Not enough data
8.3
25
Not enough data
8.5
25
Agentic AI - Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
8.5
13
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
8.2
12
Data Management
Not enough data
9.0
179
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
165
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
172
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
167
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
149
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
152
|
Verified
Integration
Not enough data
8.3
139
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
167
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
158
|
Verified
Deployment
Not enough data
7.8
139
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
171
|
Verified
Performance
Not enough data
9.3
174
|
Verified
Security
Not enough data
8.9
164
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
175
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.0
79
Not enough data
8.1
80
Management
Not enough data
8.9
83
Not enough data
9.2
83
Not enough data
9.5
88
Not enough data
9.0
86
Not enough data
9.1
87
Maintenance
Not enough data
9.3
85
Not enough data
9.0
84
Not enough data
9.3
85
Security
Not enough data
9.2
85
Not enough data
9.2
87
Storage
Not enough data
9.2
44
Not enough data
9.2
44
Availability
Not enough data
9.1
39
Not enough data
9.2
37
Not enough data
9.2
41
Performance
Not enough data
9.2
44
Security
Not enough data
9.1
44
Not enough data
9.2
45
Not enough data
8.9
38
Not enough data
9.2
38
Support
Not enough data
9.2
36
Not enough data
9.1
35
Centralized computation
Not enough data
9.3
25
Localized computation
Not enough data
9.0
24
Database
Not enough data
8.9
97
Not enough data
9.3
100
Not enough data
9.3
94
Integrations
Not enough data
8.6
76
Not enough data
8.7
81
Platform
Not enough data
9.1
91
Not enough data
9.0
97
Not enough data
8.7
81
Processing
Not enough data
9.3
95
Not enough data
9.1
94
Data Transformation
Not enough data
9.2
86
Not enough data
9.4
86
Connectivity
Not enough data
8.5
78
Not enough data
8.7
79
Not enough data
9.1
80
Not enough data
9.1
81
Operations
Not enough data
8.6
83
Not enough data
9.2
79
Not enough data
8.9
75
Not enough data
8.8
80
Not enough data
8.7
77
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
Azure Data Factory and Snowflake are categorized as Big Data Integration Platforms
Unique Categories
Azure Data Factory is categorized as ETL Tools
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Azure Data Factory
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
32.9%
Computer Software
12.2%
Financial Services
6.1%
Retail
4.9%
Airlines/Aviation
4.9%
Other
39.0%
Information Technology and Services
13.7%
Computer Software
13.0%
Financial Services
10.5%
Marketing and Advertising
4.8%
Hospital & Health Care
3.8%
Other
54.3%
Alternatives
Discussions
Is Azure data Factory an ETL tool?
2 Comments
AG
yesRead more
Azure Data Factory has no more discussions with answers
What's the best way to manage change data capture in Snowflake?
4 Comments
VT
Please go through this link: https://docs.snowflake.com/en/user-guide/streams
You might get a pertinent response from it.
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which is best snowflake or My sql
2 Comments
LH
Depends on your needs. MySQL is open source/free. It or Postgres (another open source db) is good for pretty much any normal need. You can install on...Read more
What is the difference between Snowflake vs Redshift? Which one is Good to Learn.
2 Comments
DW
I've used both; Snowflake is superior in my view. Redshift certainly offers a lot of power being an AWS product, however Snowflake is more fully-featured....Read more
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