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Compare Azure Data Lake Store and Snowflake 
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Market Segments
Enterprise (44.4% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
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$2 Compute/Hour
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
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Star Rating
(678)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (44.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$2 Compute/Hour
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Snowflake excels in user experience, with many praising its ability to simplify advanced data warehousing. Users appreciate how it allows for fast and scalable operations without the need for heavy infrastructure work, making it a preferred choice for those looking for efficiency.
- According to verified reviews, Azure Data Lake Store is recognized for its solid performance in handling high-volume data. Users highlight its effective integration with Azure Data Factory, which enhances data processing capabilities across various projects, showcasing its strength in scalability.
- Reviewers mention that Snowflake's intuitive interface and easy SQL query implementation contribute to a smoother user experience. Many find the layout user-friendly, which helps in quickly pulling and cleaning data, a crucial aspect for daily operations.
- Users say that Azure Data Lake Store's hierarchical namespace significantly improves data retrieval speeds, making it a game changer for those who require fast processing. This feature, along with its cost efficiency, makes it appealing for organizations looking to optimize their data management.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Snowflake has a slightly lower score in setup ease compared to Azure Data Lake Store, its overall user satisfaction remains high. Users appreciate the robust architecture that supports cloud data operations, indicating a strong preference for its long-term capabilities.
- According to recent feedback, Snowflake's higher G2 Score reflects its strong market presence and user satisfaction, with a significant number of recent reviews. In contrast, Azure Data Lake Store, while still effective, has fewer recent reviews, which may suggest a need for more user engagement to gauge current performance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Azure Data Lake Store
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 Lake Store
No trial information availableSnowflake
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
34
9.1
514
Ease of Use
8.7
34
9.0
550
Ease of Setup
9.2
21
8.9
335
Ease of Admin
8.5
19
8.6
209
Quality of Support
9.1
33
8.7
470
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
18
9.0
210
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
33
9.2
484
Features by Category
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
29
Not enough data
9.0
27
Not enough data
9.3
28
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
185
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
172
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
178
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
173
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
152
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
156
|
Verified
Integration
Not enough data
8.2
143
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
174
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
161
|
Verified
Deployment
Not enough data
7.7
142
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
182
|
Verified
Performance
Not enough data
9.2
186
|
Verified
Security
Not enough data
8.9
171
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
180
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.9
80
Not enough data
8.1
81
Management
Not enough data
8.9
84
Not enough data
9.1
84
Not enough data
9.4
90
Not enough data
9.0
87
Not enough data
9.1
89
Maintenance
Not enough data
9.3
87
Not enough data
9.0
85
Not enough data
9.3
87
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
9.1
26
8.9
98
8.9
26
9.3
101
9.1
28
9.3
95
Integrations
8.9
23
8.6
76
8.7
24
8.7
81
Platform
8.9
25
9.1
91
9.1
27
9.0
97
8.7
24
8.7
81
Processing
9.3
27
9.3
96
9.2
26
9.1
94
Data Transformation
Not enough data
9.2
87
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
76
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 Lake Store and Snowflake are categorized as Big Data Processing and Distribution
Unique Categories
Azure Data Lake Store has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Azure Data Lake Store
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
41.7%
Computer Software
8.3%
Automotive
8.3%
Insurance
5.6%
Manufacturing
2.8%
Other
33.3%
Information Technology and Services
14.7%
Computer Software
12.8%
Financial Services
10.4%
Marketing and Advertising
4.6%
Hospital & Health Care
3.7%
Other
53.8%
Alternatives
Discussions
Azure Data Lake Store has no 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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