# Azure Databricks vs Dremio Comparison

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the difference between Dremio vs Azure Databricks?

Dremio stands out for its ease of use and direct data querying, while Azure Databricks is favored for its advanced analytics and Spark integration.

| [Dremio](https://www.g2.com/products/dremio/reviews) | [Azure Databricks](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-databricks/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.6/5 (71 reviews) | 4.5/5 (239 reviews) |
| Enterprise | Enterprise |
| 8.5 | 8.7 |
| 8.6 | 8.5 |
| Ease of Use (13 all-time mentions) | Features (8 all-time mentions) |



### How do the pricing models of Dremio and Azure Databricks compare?

Dremio is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its pricing compared to Azure Databricks.

- **Dremio:** Reviewers highlight Dremio's consumption-based pricing as aligning well with variable workloads and delivering measurable ROI, with multiple mentions of cost savings up to 60% on storage and 40% on compute.
- **Azure Databricks:** Reviewers frequently cite high and unpredictable costs, with concerns about billing shocks from auto-scaling clusters and the need for strict governance to avoid overspending.
- **Switching Reason:** Several reviewers note moving to Dremio to reduce cloud data warehouse storage costs and avoid vendor lock-in.



### What are the best alternatives to Dremio and Azure Databricks?

The top three alternatives to Dremio and Azure Databricks are Alteryx, Databricks, and Snowflake.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Dremio](https://www.g2.com/products/dremio/reviews) | 4.6/5 (71 reviews) | Enterprise | Reviewers highlight strong value and measurable ROI | Ease of Use (13 all-time mentions) |
| [Azure Databricks](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-databricks/reviews) | 4.5/5 (239 reviews) | Enterprise | Reviewers cite high and unpredictable costs | Features (8 all-time mentions) |
| [Alteryx](https://www.g2.com/products/alteryx/reviews) | 4.6/5 (894 reviews) | Enterprise | — | — |
| [Databricks](https://www.g2.com/products/databricks/reviews) | 4.6/5 (1366 reviews) | Enterprise | — | — |
| [Snowflake](https://www.g2.com/products/snowflake/reviews) | 4.5/5 (763 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |



### Which Big Data Processing and Distribution features should I prioritize when comparing Dremio and Azure Databricks?

Buyers should prioritize integrations, analytics capabilities, performance, ease of use, and cloud support when comparing Dremio and Azure Databricks.

- **Integrations:** Dremio (10 all-time mentions), Azure Databricks (6 all-time mentions)
- **Analytics Capabilities:** Azure Databricks offers Real-Time Analytics and Spark Integration, both frequently cited in reviews
- **Performance:** Dremio (7 all-time mentions), Azure Databricks (5 all-time mentions)
- **Ease of Use:** Dremio (13 all-time mentions), Azure Databricks (9 all-time mentions)
- **Cloud Support:** Both products are frequently cited for cloud capabilities, with Azure Databricks noted for serverless architecture and Dremio for multi-cloud support



### What are the pros and cons of Dremio vs Azure Databricks?

Dremio's headline strength is ease of use and direct data querying, while Azure Databricks excels in advanced analytics and Spark-based processing.

- **Dremio strengths:** Ease of Use (13 all-time mentions), Integrations (10), Performance (7), SQL Support (7), Data Management (6), Large Datasets (6), Setup Ease (6), Speed (6)
- **Dremio trade-offs:** Difficulty (5), Poor Customer Support (5), Learning Curve (4)
- **Azure Databricks strengths:** Features (8 all-time mentions), Ease of Use (9), Integrations (6), Speed (5), Analytics (4), Scaling (4)
- **Azure Databricks trade-offs:** Complexity (3), Difficult Setup (3), Learning Curve (3), Slow Performance (3), Unclear Pricing (3), Workflow Issues (3)



### Is Dremio or Azure Databricks better for small businesses?

Neither Dremio nor Azure Databricks is primarily focused on small businesses, as both have Enterprise as their largest reviewer segment, but Dremio reviewers more frequently mention ease of use and setup for smaller teams.

- **Dremio:** Enterprise segment; reviewers note that while Dremio is more expensive for smaller organizations, its ease of use and rapid onboarding are valued by small teams, though administrative complexity can be a challenge.
- **Azure Databricks:** Enterprise segment; reviewers highlight a steep learning curve and complex setup, with cost management concerns for smaller businesses.



### Which Big Data Processing and Distribution platform has better integrations?

Dremio is favored for integrations, with more reviewer-cited integration mentions than Azure Databricks.

- **Dremio:** Integrations cited in 10 all-time reviews, including Power BI, Tableau, PostgreSQL, Snowflake, and S3.
- **Azure Databricks:** Integrations cited in 6 all-time reviews, with Snowflake as a frequently mentioned integration.



### How do Dremio and Azure Databricks compare on customer support?

Dremio and Azure Databricks are rated at parity on Quality of Support, with scores of 8.6 and 8.5 respectively, which is below the materiality threshold for a meaningful difference.

- **Dremio:** Reviewers describe support as generally responsive and knowledgeable, though some note inconsistent experiences and slower response times during complex issues.
- **Azure Databricks:** Reviewers report helpful support and sufficient documentation, but also mention occasional slow response times and the need for escalation on complex tickets.



### Which is easier to implement, Dremio or Azure Databricks?

Dremio and Azure Databricks score within 0.2 points on Ease of Setup (8.5 vs 8.7), indicating near parity in implementation experience.

- **Dremio:** Reviewers highlight straightforward onboarding, rapid setup, and productive use within weeks, though some mention a steep learning curve for advanced features and administrative overhead for small teams.
- **Azure Databricks:** Reviewers describe easy initial setup, especially for those familiar with Azure, but note that cluster configuration and environment setup can be complex and time-consuming for new users.



### Which product has better Cloud?

Cloud is the most frequently mentioned feature across both Dremio and Azure Databricks reviews, with both products receiving strong reviewer support for their cloud capabilities.

- **Dremio:** Reviewers frequently cite multi-cloud support, direct querying on AWS and Azure, and cloud-native architecture; cloud capabilities are a recurring theme in recent reviews.
- **Azure Databricks:** Reviewers highlight serverless architecture, tight integration with Azure cloud services, and cloud scalability; cloud integration is cited in 2 all-time reviews.



| | Azure Databricks | Dremio | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 239 | 71 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (47.6% of reviews) | Enterprise (47.7% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Azure Databricks

Pros:
- Ease of Use (7 reviews)
- Features (6 reviews)

Cons:
- Complexity (3 reviews)
- Difficult Setup (3 reviews)

### Dremio

Pros:
- Ease of Use (13 reviews)
- Integrations (10 reviews)

Cons:
- Difficulty (5 reviews)
- Poor Customer Support (5 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Azure Databricks | Dremio | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (170 reviews) | 8.7 (54 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.7 (172 reviews) | 9.2 (55 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.7 (85 reviews) | 8.5 (49 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.5 (61 reviews) | 7.8 (29 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.5 (156 reviews) | 8.6 (51 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.8 (60 reviews) | 9.1 (28 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.5 (161 reviews) | 9.8 (47 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Azure Databricks

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Dremio

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Business Intelligence

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Azure Databricks** | N/A | N/A |
| **Dremio** | N/A | N/A |

#### Reports

| Feature | Azure Databricks | Dremio | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reports Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Steps to Answer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Graphs and Charts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Score Cards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Marketing Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sales Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interactive Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Self Service 

| Feature | Azure Databricks | Dremio | 
|---|---|---|
| **Calculated Fields** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Column Filtering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration / Workflow** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automodeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visual Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Blending** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Blending** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Advanced Analytics

| Feature | Azure Databricks | Dremio | 
|---|---|---|
| **Predictive Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Big Data Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visual Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Building Reports

| Feature | Azure Databricks | Dremio | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 
| **Real-Time Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Azure Databricks | Dremio | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Metadata Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Azure Databricks | Dremio | 
|---|---|---|
| **Customizable Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Extraction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Ad hoc Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Publishing/Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Strategic Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Self Service Data Preparation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Trend Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Text Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Synchronization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Widgets** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Benchmarking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance Metrics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Mapping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Trend/Problem Indicators** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Profitability Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **OLAP** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search/Filter** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drag & Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Connectors** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple Data Sources** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Key Performance Indicators** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboard Creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Role-Based Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Mining** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Forecasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Ad hoc Query** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Data Warehouse

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Azure Databricks** | N/A | N/A |
| **Dremio** | 8.4/10 | 27 |

#### Data Management

| Feature | Azure Databricks | Dremio | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Integration** | Not enough data | 8.6 (23 reviews) | 
| **Data Compression** | Not enough data | 8.6 (21 reviews) | 
| **Data Quality** | Not enough data | 8.3 (12 reviews) | 
| **Built-In Data Analytics** | Not enough data | 7.7 (20 reviews) | 
| **In-Database Machine Learning** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Data Lake Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.9 (23 reviews) | 
| **ETL - Extract Transfer Load** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Capture and Transfer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Azure Databricks | Dremio | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI/ ML Integration** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **BI Tool Integration** | Not enough data | 8.8 (21 reviews) | 
| **Data lake Integration** | Not enough data | 9.0 (22 reviews) | 

#### Deployment

| Feature | Azure Databricks | Dremio | 
|---|---|---|
| **On-Premise** | Not enough data | 8.7 (15 reviews) | 
| **Cloud** | Not enough data | 8.5 (19 reviews) | 

#### Performance 

| Feature | Azure Databricks | Dremio | 
|---|---|---|
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | 8.3 (21 reviews) | 

#### Security

| Feature | Azure Databricks | Dremio | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Governance** | Not enough data | 8.2 (20 reviews) | 
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Azure Databricks | Dremio | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 6.9 (12 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Azure Databricks | Dremio | 
|---|---|---|
| **Parallel Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Ad hoc Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple Data Sources** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **In-Database Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Synchronization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Connectors** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance Metrics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Ad hoc Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drag & Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Match & Merge** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Transformation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Secure Data Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Extraction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Migration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **In-Memory Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Mapping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Data as a Service (DaaS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Azure Databricks** | N/A | N/A |
| **Dremio** | 8.3/10 | 11 |

#### Data Management

| Feature | Azure Databricks | Dremio | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Migration** | Not enough data | 8.6 (11 reviews) | 
| **Managing Data** | Not enough data | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 
| **Secured Data Storage** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Data as a Service

| Feature | Azure Databricks | Dremio | 
|---|---|---|
| **Self-Service Isights** | Not enough data | 7.6 (11 reviews) | 
| **DaaS Quality** | Not enough data | 8.2 (11 reviews) | 

#### Architecture

| Feature | Azure Databricks | Dremio | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Fabric Creation** | Not enough data | 8.2 (11 reviews) | 
| **DaaS Architecture** | Not enough data | 8.6 (11 reviews) | 

### Semantic Layer Tools

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Azure Databricks** | N/A | N/A |
| **Dremio** | N/A | N/A |

#### Deployment & Integration - Semantic Layer Tools

| Feature | Azure Databricks | Dremio | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Environment & Multi-Cloud Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Open API & SDK Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Data Connectivity & Federation - Semantic Layer Tools

| Feature | Azure Databricks | Dremio | 
|---|---|---|
| **Cross-Source Query Federation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dynamic Schema & Metadata Adaptation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Data Modeling & Metrics - Semantic Layer Tools

| Feature | Azure Databricks | Dremio | 
|---|---|---|
| **Derived & Calculated Metrics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Time Intelligence Functions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Performance Optimization - Semantic Layer Tools

| Feature | Azure Databricks | Dremio | 
|---|---|---|
| **Query Caching & Acceleration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Query Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Governance - Semantic Layer Tools

| Feature | Azure Databricks | Dremio | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Governance & Observability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Metric Lineage for AI Training Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Version Control & Change Impact Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Advanced Intelligence - Semantic Layer Tools

| Feature | Azure Databricks | Dremio | 
|---|---|---|
| **Natural Language Query Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Semantic Layer for AI/ML Models** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Recommendation Engine** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI Enablement - Semantic Layer Tools

| Feature | Azure Databricks | Dremio | 
|---|---|---|
| **Agentic Query Orchestration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contextual Reasoning Layer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Automation via Semantic Agents** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Big Data Processing and Distribution

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Azure Databricks** | N/A | N/A |
| **Dremio** | 8.7/10 | 24 |

#### Database

| Feature | Azure Databricks | Dremio | 
|---|---|---|
| **Real-Time Data Collection** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Data Distribution** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Data Lake** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | Azure Databricks | Dremio | 
|---|---|---|
| **Hadoop Integration** | Not enough data | 9.0 (18 reviews) | 
| **Spark Integration** | Not enough data | 8.1 (14 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Azure Databricks | Dremio | 
|---|---|---|
| **Machine Scaling** | Not enough data | 9.1 (20 reviews) | 
| **Data Preparation** | Not enough data | 8.7 (13 reviews) | 
| **Spark Integration** | Not enough data | 8.1 (14 reviews) | 

#### Processing

| Feature | Azure Databricks | Dremio | 
|---|---|---|
| **Cloud Processing** | Not enough data | 9.2 (20 reviews) | 
| **Workload Processing** | Not enough data | 8.6 (13 reviews) | 

### Big Data Analytics

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Azure Databricks** | 8.8/10 | 170 |
| **Dremio** | 8.1/10 | 32 |

#### Data Transformation

| Feature | Azure Databricks | Dremio | 
|---|---|---|
| **Real-Time Analytics** | 8.9 (137 reviews) ✓ Verified | Feature Not Available | 
| **Data Querying** | 9.3 (90 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (26 reviews) | 
| **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Predictive Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visual Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Connectivity

| Feature | Azure Databricks | Dremio | 
|---|---|---|
| **Hadoop Integration** | 8.4 (122 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (22 reviews) | 
| **Spark Integration** | 9.0 (141 reviews) ✓ Verified | Feature Not Available | 
| **Multi-Source Analysis** | 9.0 (133 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (23 reviews) | 
| **Data Lake** | 9.2 (139 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (27 reviews) | 
| **Real-Time Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Capture and Transfer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Trend Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **What-if Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Statistical Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Blending** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Ad hoc Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Operations

| Feature | Azure Databricks | Dremio | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Visualization** | 8.4 (132 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.2 (25 reviews) | 
| **Data Workflow** | 8.7 (134 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.1 (25 reviews) | 
| **Governed Discovery** | 8.5 (121 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.8 (27 reviews) | 
| **Embedded Analytics** | 8.5 (113 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.7 (21 reviews) | 
| **Notebooks** | 9.3 (85 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.1 (22 reviews) | 
| **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Azure Databricks | Dremio | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Warehousing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drag & Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Connectors** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Ad hoc Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Escalation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Forecasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Migration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Transformation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Cleansing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Synchronization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboard Creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Extraction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **SSL Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **No-Code** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **High Volume Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Database Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search/Filter** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Big Data

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Azure Databricks** | N/A | N/A |
| **Dremio** | N/A | N/A |

#### Building Reports

| Feature | Azure Databricks | Dremio | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 
| **Real-Time Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Azure Databricks | Dremio | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Metadata Management** | 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 Dremio (4):** [Big Data Processing And Distribution Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/big-data-processing-and-distribution), [Data Warehouse Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-warehouse), [Data as a Service (DaaS) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-as-a-service-daas), [Semantic Layer Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/semantic-layer-tools)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Azure Databricks | Dremio | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 24.1% | 12.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 28.3% | 40.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 47.6% | 47.7% | 

### By Industry

#### Azure Databricks

- **Information Technology and Services:** 23.2%
- **Computer Software:** 11.4%
- **Retail:** 4.7%
- **Financial Services:** 4.7%
- **Automotive:** 3.8%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 3.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.8%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.8%
- **Insurance:** 3.3%
- **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 2.8%
- **Other:** 34.6%

#### Dremio

- **Financial Services:** 24.6%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 10.8%
- **Computer Software:** 7.7%
- **Automotive:** 4.6%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.6%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 3.1%
- **Retail:** 3.1%
- **Banking:** 3.1%
- **Oil & Energy:** 3.1%
- **Entertainment:** 3.1%
- **Other:** 32.3%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Azure Databricks

- [Alteryx](https://www.g2.com/products/alteryx/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (894 reviews)
- [Snowflake](https://www.g2.com/products/snowflake/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (762 reviews)
- [Splunk Enterprise](https://www.g2.com/products/splunk-enterprise/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (433 reviews)
- [Dataiku](https://www.g2.com/products/dataiku/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (230 reviews)
- [Cloudera](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudera/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (200 reviews)
- [IBM Cloud Pak for Data](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-cloud-pak-for-data/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (89 reviews)
- [Google Cloud BigQuery](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-bigquery/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1223 reviews)
- [EXASOL](https://www.g2.com/products/exasol/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (28 reviews)
- [Qubole](https://www.g2.com/products/qubole/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (259 reviews)
- [Databricks](https://www.g2.com/products/databricks/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1364 reviews)

### Alternatives to Dremio

- [Databricks](https://www.g2.com/products/databricks/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1364 reviews)
- [Snowflake](https://www.g2.com/products/snowflake/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (762 reviews)
- [Google Cloud BigQuery](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-bigquery/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1223 reviews)
- [Starburst](https://www.g2.com/products/starburst/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (114 reviews)
- [Denodo](https://www.g2.com/products/denodo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (47 reviews)
- [Cloudera](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudera/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (200 reviews)
- [Amazon Redshift](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-redshift/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (404 reviews)
- [Teradata Autonomous Knowledge Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/teradata-autonomous-knowledge-platform/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (374 reviews)
- [Azure Synapse Analytics](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-synapse-analytics/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (38 reviews)
- [Alteryx](https://www.g2.com/products/alteryx/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (894 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Azure Databricks

- Title: [What is Azure Databricks used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/azure-databricks-what-is-azure-databricks-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "It is mostly for Data Engineering and Analytics."
- Title: [Is Azure Databricks PaaS or SAAS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-azure-databricks-paas-or-saas) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Platform as a service "
- Title: [Does Microsoft own Databricks?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-microsoft-own-databricks) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "no"
- Title: [When data is small how can I reconfigure cluster to automatically adjust . I don't know which day data coming will be small.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/azure-databricks-when-data-is-small-how-can-i-reconfigure-cluster-to-automatically-adjust-i-don-t-know-which-day-dat) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "You can't change cluster once create, if u want to change cluster type create a new cluster "
- Title: [What is Databricks Azure?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-databricks-azure) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Databricks is the implementation of Apache Spark on Azure. With fully managed Spark clusters, it is used to process large workloads of data and also helps in..."

### Dremio

- Title: [What is a Dremio reflection?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-a-dremio-reflection) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/azure-databricks-vs-dremio)