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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.9% of reviews)
Enterprise (46.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Azure HDInsight
Star Rating
(17)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Azure HDInsightDatabricks
Star Rating
(657)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to Azure HDInsight. Users appreciate its ability to scale large language models and manage data across multiple cloud environments seamlessly.
- Users say that the ease of use of Databricks is a standout feature, with many highlighting its intuitive interface and interactive notebooks that support SQL and Python for data visualization. In contrast, while Azure HDInsight is user-friendly, it does not match the same level of usability reported by Databricks users.
- Reviewers mention that Databricks offers a robust autoscaling feature that helps reduce cloud resource costs, which has been particularly beneficial for first-time users. Azure HDInsight, while stable, does not provide the same level of cost efficiency in resource management.
- According to verified reviews, Databricks has a much larger volume of recent feedback, indicating a more active user base and ongoing improvements. In contrast, Azure HDInsight has not received any recent reviews, which may suggest less engagement or updates from its user community.
- Users highlight that Azure HDInsight's integration with Azure Datalake for HDFS data is a significant advantage, allowing for efficient data management without consuming cluster disk space. However, Databricks users appreciate its comprehensive data management capabilities across various cloud platforms, which may offer more flexibility for diverse workflows.
- Reviewers note that while both platforms provide solid support, Databricks users report a slightly higher quality of support, with timely assistance being a common theme in their feedback. Azure HDInsight users, while satisfied, do not express the same level of enthusiasm regarding support responsiveness.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Azure HDInsight
No pricing availableDatabricks
No pricing availableFree Trial
Azure HDInsight
No trial information availableDatabricks
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
11
8.9
537
Ease of Use
8.0
11
8.9
548
Ease of Setup
8.0
5
8.7
421
Ease of Admin
9.0
5
8.3
175
Quality of Support
8.3
9
8.7
512
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.9
179
Product Direction (% positive)
7.9
11
9.6
526
Features by Category
Reports
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
7.4
9
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
8.8
12
Data Preparation
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.8
7
Data Modeling and Blending
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.8
8
Generative AI
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.2
6
Agentic AI - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.3
5
Self Service
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
7.9
8
Deployment & Integration - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Advanced Analytics
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
8.8
10
Performance & Scalability - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Advanced Analytics & Modeling - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.6
6
Agentic AI Capabilities - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.6
7
Personalized Intelligence - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
8.9
6
Building Reports
Not enough data
8.9
136
Not enough data
8.5
136
Not enough data
7.6
121
Not enough data
8.4
139
Administration
Not enough data
8.8
97
Not enough data
8.6
93
Not enough data
9.0
93
Not enough data
8.7
95
Management
Not enough data
8.4
87
Not enough data
8.6
86
Not enough data
8.6
87
Not enough data
8.5
87
Not enough data
8.7
85
Compliance
Not enough data
8.8
97
Not enough data
8.7
92
Not enough data
8.8
92
Not enough data
8.7
93
Security
Not enough data
9.0
85
Not enough data
8.9
85
Not enough data
8.8
86
Data Quality
Not enough data
9.0
93
Not enough data
8.7
93
Not enough data
8.9
92
Maintainence
Not enough data
8.7
85
Not enough data
8.8
83
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.4
82
Not enough data
8.5
81
Agentic AI - Data Governance
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
9.0
13
Management
Not enough data
8.6
169
Not enough data
8.5
163
Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
170
Not enough data
9.2
170
Not enough data
9.1
171
Not enough data
9.0
163
Not enough data
9.1
165
Deployment
Not enough data
8.9
64
Not enough data
8.9
64
Not enough data
8.9
64
Not enough data
8.9
65
Not enough data
8.9
66
Deployment
Not enough data
8.9
61
Not enough data
8.8
62
Not enough data
8.6
66
Not enough data
8.9
65
Not enough data
9.0
66
Management
Not enough data
9.0
62
Not enough data
8.8
63
Not enough data
9.1
59
Not enough data
8.9
67
Operations
Not enough data
8.7
62
Not enough data
8.8
61
Not enough data
9.0
62
Management
Not enough data
8.8
60
Not enough data
8.7
60
Not enough data
9.1
59
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.3
28
Not enough data
8.3
28
System
Not enough data
8.8
178
Model Development
Not enough data
8.8
182
Not enough data
7.9
187
Not enough data
8.3
184
Not enough data
8.6
187
Model Development
Not enough data
8.5
171
Machine/Deep Learning Services
Not enough data
8.2
173
Not enough data
8.5
179
Not enough data
8.2
170
Not enough data
8.2
172
Machine/Deep Learning Services
Not enough data
8.4
158
Not enough data
8.4
160
Deployment
Not enough data
8.5
176
Not enough data
8.7
179
Not enough data
9.0
185
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.2
86
Not enough data
8.4
87
Not enough data
7.6
86
Agentic AI - Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.3
7
Data Management
Not enough data
9.0
181
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Verified
Not enough data
8.9
180
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
174
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
178
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
167
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
170
|
Verified
Integration
Not enough data
8.8
167
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
165
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
172
|
Verified
Deployment
Not enough data
7.9
155
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
176
|
Verified
Performance
Not enough data
9.1
176
|
Verified
Security
Not enough data
8.8
165
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
166
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.5
76
Not enough data
8.4
75
Management
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
Maintenance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Management
Not enough data
9.0
66
Not enough data
8.7
67
Not enough data
8.8
67
Not enough data
9.1
66
Agentic AI - DataOps Platforms
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
9.3
7
Analytics
Not enough data
8.8
66
Not enough data
8.5
64
Monitoring and Management
Not enough data
8.6
66
Not enough data
8.6
66
Cloud Deployment
Not enough data
9.1
62
Not enough data
9.0
62
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.9
35
Not enough data
8.9
35
Scalability and Performance - Generative AI Infrastructure
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cost and Efficiency - Generative AI Infrastructure
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration and Extensibility - Generative AI Infrastructure
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security and Compliance - Generative AI Infrastructure
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Usability and Support - Generative AI Infrastructure
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customization - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data and Analytics - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Database
8.9
6
8.7
228
9.4
6
8.9
234
Feature Not Available
9.3
241
Integrations
8.9
6
8.3
216
9.3
7
9.1
243
Platform
9.0
7
9.0
235
9.3
7
8.8
233
9.3
7
9.1
243
Processing
8.6
7
9.0
232
9.0
7
9.0
229
Data Transformation
Not enough data
8.8
223
Not enough data
9.0
229
Connectivity
Not enough data
8.7
205
Not enough data
9.2
229
Not enough data
9.0
219
Not enough data
9.2
227
Operations
Not enough data
8.4
225
Not enough data
8.8
220
Not enough data
8.6
210
Not enough data
8.6
209
Not enough data
9.3
224
Building Reports
Not enough data
8.9
136
Not enough data
8.5
136
Not enough data
7.6
121
Not enough data
8.4
139
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 HDInsight and Databricks are categorized as Big Data Processing and Distribution
Unique Categories
Azure HDInsight has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Azure HDInsight
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Databricks
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
Computer Software
28.6%
Education Management
14.3%
Retail
7.1%
Information Technology and Services
7.1%
Higher Education
7.1%
Other
35.7%
Information Technology and Services
15.0%
Financial Services
11.1%
Computer Software
8.3%
Consulting
3.8%
Hospital & Health Care
3.6%
Other
58.3%
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