Compare Azure Data Factory and Snowflake 
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Market Segments
Enterprise (60.4% of reviews)
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$2 Compute/Hour
Azure Data Factory
Star Rating
(97)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (60.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Azure Data FactorySnowflake
Star Rating
(697)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (44.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$2 Compute/Hour
Free Trial is available
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- G2 reviewers report that Snowflake excels in simplifying advanced data warehousing, making it a go-to choice for users who appreciate a fast and scalable solution without the burden of heavy infrastructure work. Users highlight its intuitive framework and user-friendly layout, which enhances their experience when implementing SQL queries.
- Users say Azure Data Factory shines in its ability to connect various data sources seamlessly, whether on-premises or in the cloud. The platform's low-code interface allows users to visually create complex data pipelines, which is particularly appealing for those who prefer not to write extensive code.
- Reviewers mention that while Snowflake has a higher overall satisfaction score, Azure Data Factory's recent user feedback indicates a strong performance in integration flexibility. Users appreciate the variety of scheduling options available, which helps automate repetitive tasks effectively.
- According to verified reviews, Snowflake's ease of use is frequently praised, with users noting that the platform's architecture is well-suited for cloud data management. This makes it a favorable option for teams looking for a straightforward data handling experience.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Azure Data Factory's visual drag-and-drop functionality is a significant advantage, allowing users to build data workflows without deep technical knowledge. This feature is particularly beneficial for organizations that need to quickly adapt to changing data requirements.
- Users report that while both platforms offer solid support, Snowflake's recent feedback suggests a slightly lower satisfaction in this area compared to Azure Data Factory. However, Snowflake's strong performance in product direction indicates a commitment to continuous improvement, which users find reassuring.
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
75
9.1
530
Ease of Use
9.0
76
9.0
566
Ease of Setup
9.1
41
8.9
351
Ease of Admin
8.7
30
8.7
213
Quality of Support
8.9
70
8.7
486
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
29
9.0
215
Product Direction (% positive)
9.8
71
9.2
499
Features by Category
Management
8.6
49
Not enough data
8.4
45
Not enough data
Functionality
9.2
54
Not enough data
9.1
52
Not enough data
9.4
50
Not enough data
9.2
52
Not enough data
9.1
50
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
30
Not enough data
8.5
28
Not enough data
8.2
28
Not enough data
8.7
29
Model Development
Not enough data
8.7
27
Machine/Deep Learning Services
Not enough data
8.5
28
Not enough data
8.5
28
Not enough data
8.3
28
Not enough data
8.3
27
Machine/Deep Learning Services
Not enough data
8.5
27
Not enough data
8.5
24
Deployment
Not enough data
9.1
30
Not enough data
9.0
27
Not enough data
9.2
29
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.5
26
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
14
Not enough data
8.2
13
Data Management
Not enough data
9.0
193
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
173
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
180
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
177
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
156
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
159
|
Verified
Integration
Not enough data
8.3
149
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
183
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
163
|
Verified
Deployment
Not enough data
7.7
142
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
189
|
Verified
Performance
Not enough data
9.3
194
|
Verified
Security
Not enough data
8.9
176
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
185
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.0
82
Not enough data
8.1
81
Management
Not enough data
8.9
84
Not enough data
9.1
84
Not enough data
9.4
91
Not enough data
9.0
88
Not enough data
9.1
89
Maintenance
Not enough data
9.3
87
Not enough data
9.0
85
Not enough data
9.3
89
Security
Not enough data
9.2
86
Not enough data
9.3
89
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
98
Not enough data
9.3
101
Not enough data
9.3
95
Integrations
Not enough data
8.6
76
Not enough data
8.7
81
Platform
Not enough data
9.1
92
Not enough data
9.0
97
Not enough data
8.7
81
Processing
Not enough data
9.3
97
Not enough data
9.1
95
Data Transformation
Not enough data
9.2
88
Not enough data
9.4
88
Connectivity
Not enough data
8.5
78
Not enough data
8.7
79
Not enough data
9.1
81
Not enough data
9.1
81
Operations
Not enough data
8.6
84
Not enough data
9.2
79
Not enough data
8.9
76
Not enough data
8.8
80
Not enough data
8.7
78
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
32.6%
Computer Software
13.0%
Financial Services
5.4%
Airlines/Aviation
4.3%
Retail
4.3%
Other
40.2%
Information Technology and Services
15.1%
Computer Software
13.6%
Financial Services
10.1%
Marketing and Advertising
4.7%
Hospital & Health Care
3.6%
Other
53.0%
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.
Please click on this link...Read more
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
Snowflake - how to connect to Snowflake using NodeJS
2 Comments
DW
Does this help? https://www.ameexusa.com/blogs/connecting-node-js-snowflakeRead more
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