# Azure Data Lake Analytics vs Azure Synapse Analytics Comparison

| | Azure Data Lake Analytics | Azure Synapse Analytics | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 37 | 38 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (44.4% of reviews) | Mid-Market (44.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Azure Data Lake Analytics

**Not enough data**

### 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 | Azure Data Lake Analytics | Azure Synapse Analytics | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (23 reviews) | 8.9 (28 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.4 (23 reviews) | 8.8 (29 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.3 (11 reviews) | 8.6 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.3 (11 reviews) | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.5 (23 reviews) | 8.7 (24 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.6 (11 reviews) | 8.3 (9 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.0 (24 reviews) | 8.4 (29 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Azure Data Lake Analytics

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Azure Synapse Analytics

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Big Data Processing and Distribution

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Azure Data Lake Analytics** | N/A | N/A |
| **Azure Synapse Analytics** | 8.5/10 | 6 |

#### Database

| Feature | Azure Data Lake Analytics | Azure Synapse Analytics | 
|---|---|---|
| **Real-Time Data Collection** | Not enough data | 7.8 (6 reviews) | 
| **Data Distribution** | Not enough data | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 
| **Data Lake** | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | Azure Data Lake Analytics | Azure Synapse Analytics | 
|---|---|---|
| **Hadoop Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Spark Integration** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Azure Data Lake Analytics | Azure Synapse Analytics | 
|---|---|---|
| **Machine Scaling** | Not enough data | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 
| **Data Preparation** | Not enough data | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 
| **Spark Integration** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 

#### Processing

| Feature | Azure Data Lake Analytics | Azure Synapse Analytics | 
|---|---|---|
| **Cloud Processing** | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 
| **Workload Processing** | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 

### Big Data Analytics

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Azure Data Lake Analytics** | 8.5/10 | 29 |
| **Azure Synapse Analytics** | 8.9/10 | 12 |

#### Data Transformation

| Feature | Azure Data Lake Analytics | Azure Synapse Analytics | 
|---|---|---|
| **Real-Time Analytics** | 8.1 (17 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 
| **Data Querying** | 8.8 (16 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (12 reviews) | 

#### Connectivity

| Feature | Azure Data Lake Analytics | Azure Synapse Analytics | 
|---|---|---|
| **Hadoop Integration** | 8.4 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 
| **Spark Integration** | 8.6 (17 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.5 (10 reviews) | 
| **Multi-Source Analysis** | 7.9 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 
| **Data Lake** | 9.0 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.4 (9 reviews) | 

#### Operations

| Feature | Azure Data Lake Analytics | Azure Synapse Analytics | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Visualization** | 8.5 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 
| **Data Workflow** | 8.5 (17 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (11 reviews) | 
| **Governed Discovery** | 8.1 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 
| **Embedded Analytics** | 8.9 (16 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 
| **Notebooks** | 8.2 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (11 reviews) | 

### Big Data

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Azure Data Lake Analytics** | N/A | N/A |
| **Azure Synapse Analytics** | N/A | N/A |

#### Building Reports

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

#### Platform

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

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Big Data Analytics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/big-data-analytics)


**Unique to Azure Synapse Analytics (2):** [Big Data Processing And Distribution Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/big-data-processing-and-distribution), [Big Data Integration Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/big-data-integration-platforms)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Azure Data Lake Analytics | Azure Synapse Analytics | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 18.5% | 25.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 37.0% | 44.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 44.4% | 30.6% | 

### By Industry

#### Azure Data Lake Analytics

- **Computer Software:** 14.8%
- **Consumer Goods:** 11.1%
- **Telecommunications:** 7.4%
- **Internet:** 7.4%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 7.4%
- **Consumer Services:** 7.4%
- **Accounting:** 3.7%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 3.7%
- **Automotive:** 3.7%
- **Banking:** 3.7%
- **Other:** 29.6%

#### 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%

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## Top Discussions

### Azure Data Lake Analytics

No discussions available for this product.

### 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/azure-data-lake-analytics-vs-azure-synapse-analytics)