Compare Azure Data Lake Store and Google Cloud BigQuery 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (44.4% of reviews)
Enterprise (38.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free
Azure Data Lake Store
Star Rating
(39)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (44.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Azure Data Lake StoreGoogle Cloud BigQuery
Star Rating
(1,225)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 5 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Google Cloud BigQuery excels in user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher overall score compared to Azure Data Lake Store. Users appreciate its serverless architecture and the ability to focus on SQL without worrying about infrastructure, making data analysis feel smooth and efficient.
- Users say that Azure Data Lake Store is effective for handling high-volume data, particularly in data pipelines. Its hierarchical namespace is highlighted as a game changer for fast data retrieval and processing, showcasing its strength in managing large datasets.
- Reviewers mention that Google Cloud BigQuery's implementation process is quick and intuitive, allowing users to get started without extensive setup. This ease of use is a significant advantage for teams looking to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
- According to verified reviews, Azure Data Lake Store shines in its integration capabilities, particularly with Azure Data Factory. Users find it easy to connect with both Azure and non-Azure products, which enhances its versatility in various data workflows.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while both platforms have similar star ratings, Google Cloud BigQuery's extensive user base and recent positive feedback indicate a more robust community and support network, which can be crucial for troubleshooting and best practices.
- Users report that Google Cloud BigQuery's pay-as-you-go model simplifies operations and encourages experimentation with larger datasets, making it a preferred choice for organizations looking to scale their data analysis capabilities efficiently.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Azure Data Lake Store
No pricing availableGoogle Cloud BigQuery
Free
Free
New customers get $300 in free Google Cloud credits to spend on BigQuery with free trial sign-up.
- 10 GB storage
- Up to 1 TB queries per month
Free Trial
Azure Data Lake Store
No trial information availableGoogle Cloud BigQuery
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
34
8.8
626
Ease of Use
8.7
34
8.7
642
Ease of Setup
9.2
21
8.7
416
Ease of Admin
8.5
19
8.5
227
Quality of Support
9.1
33
8.3
573
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
18
8.6
220
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
33
9.3
614
Features by Category
Management
Not enough data
8.6
121
Not enough data
8.3
119
Functionality
Not enough data
9.0
119
Not enough data
9.1
123
Not enough data
9.0
123
Not enough data
8.9
122
Not enough data
9.3
122
Data Management
Not enough data
8.9
224
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
210
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
215
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
219
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
204
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
201
|
Verified
Integration
Not enough data
8.5
202
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
214
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
201
|
Verified
Deployment
Not enough data
7.7
186
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
223
|
Verified
Performance
Not enough data
9.1
233
|
Verified
Security
Not enough data
8.7
208
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
214
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.6
127
Not enough data
7.8
124
Storage
Not enough data
9.1
70
Not enough data
8.8
70
Availability
Not enough data
8.4
62
Not enough data
8.5
66
Not enough data
8.6
68
Performance
Not enough data
8.5
65
Security
Not enough data
8.7
70
Not enough data
8.8
69
Not enough data
8.4
69
Not enough data
8.7
65
Support
Not enough data
8.7
66
Not enough data
8.9
66
Centralized computation
Not enough data
9.1
27
Localized computation
Not enough data
8.5
28
Statistical Tool
Not enough data
8.7
78
Not enough data
9.0
78
Not enough data
8.8
79
Data Analysis
Not enough data
9.3
78
Not enough data
9.1
79
Decision Making
Not enough data
8.8
79
Not enough data
8.7
77
Not enough data
8.7
79
Not enough data
8.7
77
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.5
50
Not enough data
7.8
50
Marketing Operations
Not enough data
8.8
65
Not enough data
9.2
64
Not enough data
8.9
64
Not enough data
9.4
65
Not enough data
8.8
63
Not enough data
8.4
62
Campaign Activity
Not enough data
9.1
67
Not enough data
9.5
67
Not enough data
8.7
64
Not enough data
9.2
61
Not enough data
8.9
62
Not enough data
9.0
64
Agentic AI - Marketing Analytics
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
9.6
15
Not enough data
8.2
15
Database
9.1
26
8.8
175
8.9
26
8.9
173
9.1
28
8.7
167
Integrations
8.9
23
8.4
136
8.7
24
8.5
133
Platform
8.9
25
8.9
151
9.1
27
8.9
165
8.7
24
8.5
133
Processing
9.3
27
9.2
168
9.2
26
9.1
161
Data Transformation
Not enough data
8.8
283
Not enough data
9.3
293
Connectivity
Not enough data
8.1
251
Not enough data
8.2
249
Not enough data
8.7
278
Not enough data
8.7
269
Operations
Not enough data
8.5
279
Not enough data
8.7
277
Not enough data
8.3
255
Not enough data
8.4
262
Not enough data
8.5
254
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 Lake Store and Google Cloud BigQuery are categorized as Big Data Processing and Distribution
Unique Categories
Azure Data Lake Store has no unique categories
Google Cloud BigQuery is categorized as Columnar Databases, Big Data Integration Platforms, ETL Tools, Big Data Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Data Warehouse, and Data Clean Room
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Azure Data Lake Store
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Google Cloud BigQuery
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
41.7%
Automotive
8.3%
Computer Software
8.3%
Insurance
5.6%
Airlines/Aviation
2.8%
Other
33.3%
Information Technology and Services
16.1%
Computer Software
13.5%
Retail
7.0%
Financial Services
6.5%
Marketing and Advertising
5.2%
Other
51.7%
Alternatives
Discussions
Azure Data Lake Store has no discussions with answers
Is Big Query free?
3 Comments
BG
noRead more
Is BigQuery part of Google Cloud Platform?
2 Comments
AY
Yes, Bigquery is a GCP product and a serveless data wharehouse.Read more
How BQ legacy SQl is different form the standard SQL?
1 Comment
OD
Legacy SQL is a non-standard SQL only used by BigQuery. Standard SQL is compliant with the SQL 2011.
Google recommends using Standard SQL and looking at the...Read more
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