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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (39.4% of reviews)
Enterprise (46.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Azure Synapse Analytics
Star Rating
(34)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (39.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Azure Synapse AnalyticsDatabricks Data Intelligence Platform
Star Rating
(626)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Databricks Data Intelligence PlatformSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that the Data Integration feature in Databricks Data Intelligence Platform scores a remarkable 9.0, highlighting its robust capabilities in connecting various data sources seamlessly. In contrast, Azure Synapse Analytics has a lower score of 8.0, which some reviewers mention as a limitation when dealing with complex data environments.
- Reviewers mention that Databricks excels in Data Lake Analytics with a score of 8.8, providing powerful tools for analyzing large datasets. Azure Synapse, while still strong at 8.6, is noted by users as less intuitive in navigating its data lake functionalities.
- G2 users highlight the superior Workflow Management capabilities of Databricks, scoring 9.3, which allows for more efficient data processing and task automation. Users on G2 report that Azure Synapse's score of 8.6 does not offer the same level of flexibility and ease of use in managing workflows.
- Reviewers say that the Model Registry feature in Databricks, with a score of 8.9, is particularly praised for its ability to manage machine learning models effectively. In comparison, Azure Synapse's score of 8.4 is seen as lacking in this area, with users expressing a desire for more comprehensive model management tools.
- Users report that Databricks shines in Real-Time Data Collection, achieving a score of 8.4, which is crucial for businesses needing immediate insights. Azure Synapse, with a score of 7.8, is mentioned by reviewers as having slower data collection processes, which can hinder timely decision-making.
- Reviewers mention that the Built-In Data Analytics feature in Azure Synapse, scoring 8.8, is highly regarded for its user-friendly interface and powerful analytics capabilities. However, Databricks, with a score of 8.5, is noted for its advanced analytics features that some users find more complex but ultimately more powerful for in-depth analysis.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Azure Synapse Analytics
No pricing availableDatabricks Data Intelligence Platform
No pricing availableFree Trial
Azure Synapse Analytics
No trial information availableDatabricks Data Intelligence Platform
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
26
8.9
512
Ease of Use
8.8
27
8.8
521
Ease of Setup
8.5
9
8.6
394
Ease of Admin
9.0
8
8.3
169
Quality of Support
8.6
22
8.7
487
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
8
8.8
172
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
27
9.6
500
Features by Category
Reports
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Data Preparation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Modeling and Blending
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Analytics Platforms
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
Self Service
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.3
5
Deployment & Integration - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Advanced Analytics
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Performance & Scalability - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Advanced Analytics & Modeling - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI Capabilities - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Personalized Intelligence - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Building Reports
Not enough data
8.9
136
Not enough data
8.5
136
Not enough data
7.6
121
Not enough data
8.3
135
Administration
Not enough data
8.8
92
Not enough data
8.6
89
Not enough data
9.0
90
Not enough data
8.6
91
Management
Not enough data
8.5
84
Not enough data
8.7
83
Not enough data
8.6
83
Not enough data
8.5
82
Not enough data
8.7
82
Compliance
Not enough data
8.8
90
Not enough data
8.7
89
Not enough data
8.9
88
Not enough data
8.7
88
Security
Not enough data
9.0
80
Not enough data
8.9
82
Not enough data
8.9
82
Data Quality
Not enough data
9.0
90
Not enough data
8.7
89
Not enough data
9.0
87
Maintainence
Not enough data
8.8
81
Not enough data
8.8
80
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.4
79
Not enough data
8.5
78
Agentic AI - Data Governance
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Management
Not enough data
8.6
167
Not enough data
8.5
161
Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
168
Not enough data
9.2
169
Not enough data
9.1
170
Not enough data
9.0
162
Not enough data
9.1
164
Deployment
Not enough data
8.9
63
Not enough data
8.9
64
Not enough data
8.9
64
Not enough data
8.9
64
Not enough data
8.9
64
Deployment
Not enough data
8.9
61
Not enough data
8.8
62
Not enough data
8.6
65
Not enough data
8.9
64
Not enough data
9.0
64
Management
Not enough data
8.9
61
Not enough data
8.8
63
Not enough data
9.1
59
Not enough data
8.9
67
Operations
Not enough data
8.7
61
Not enough data
8.8
60
Not enough data
9.0
61
Management
Not enough data
8.8
60
Not enough data
8.7
59
Not enough data
9.1
58
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.3
27
Not enough data
8.3
27
System
Not enough data
8.8
175
Model Development
Not enough data
8.8
179
Not enough data
7.9
185
Not enough data
8.3
182
Not enough data
8.6
184
Model Development
Not enough data
8.5
171
Machine/Deep Learning Services
Not enough data
8.1
171
Not enough data
8.5
176
Not enough data
8.2
168
Not enough data
8.1
170
Machine/Deep Learning Services
Not enough data
8.4
156
Not enough data
8.4
158
Deployment
Not enough data
8.5
174
Not enough data
8.7
177
Not enough data
9.0
181
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.2
86
Not enough data
8.4
86
Not enough data
7.6
85
Agentic AI - Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Data Management
Not enough data
9.0
177
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
177
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
172
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
175
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
165
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
167
|
Verified
Integration
Not enough data
8.8
163
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
163
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
171
|
Verified
Deployment
Not enough data
7.9
152
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
173
|
Verified
Performance
Not enough data
9.1
173
|
Verified
Security
Not enough data
8.8
164
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
165
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.5
75
Not enough data
8.4
74
Data Management
Not enough data
9.0
66
Not enough data
8.7
65
Not enough data
8.8
66
Not enough data
9.1
63
Agentic AI - DataOps Platforms
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Analytics
Not enough data
8.8
64
Not enough data
8.4
63
Monitoring and Management
Not enough data
8.5
64
Not enough data
8.5
64
Cloud Deployment
Not enough data
9.1
60
Not enough data
9.0
61
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.9
35
Not enough data
8.9
35
Database
7.8
6
8.7
218
8.3
6
8.9
224
8.6
6
9.3
225
Integrations
Not enough data
8.3
207
8.9
6
9.2
227
Platform
8.1
6
9.0
220
8.3
6
8.8
223
8.9
6
9.2
227
Processing
8.6
6
9.0
219
8.6
6
9.0
218
Data Transformation
8.9
9
8.8
219
8.5
10
9.0
226
Connectivity
8.8
8
8.7
202
9.4
9
9.2
225
8.8
10
9.0
217
9.4
9
9.2
225
Operations
8.7
9
8.4
223
9.0
10
8.8
218
8.5
8
8.6
207
8.8
8
8.6
205
8.8
10
9.3
220
Building Reports
Not enough data
8.9
136
Not enough data
8.5
136
Not enough data
7.6
121
Not enough data
8.3
135
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 Synapse Analytics and Databricks Data Intelligence Platform are categorized as Big Data Processing and Distribution and Big Data Analytics
Unique Categories
Azure Synapse Analytics is categorized as Big Data Integration Platforms
Databricks Data Intelligence Platform is categorized as MLOps Platforms, DataOps Platforms, Data Governance, ETL Tools, Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms, Data Warehouse, and Analytics Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Azure Synapse Analytics
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Databricks Data Intelligence Platform
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
48.5%
Hospital & Health Care
12.1%
Computer Software
12.1%
Retail
6.1%
Computer & Network Security
6.1%
Other
15.2%
Information Technology and Services
14.7%
Financial Services
11.4%
Computer Software
8.2%
Consulting
3.9%
Hospital & Health Care
3.8%
Other
58.1%
Alternatives
Discussions
Azure Synapse Analytics has no discussions with answers
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4 Comments
BR
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What are the features of Databricks?
3 Comments
SA
It supports large amount of data with capability to write code in SQL, Spark, Python and R.
In the backend, it stored the data in the parquet file which...Read more
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3 Comments
CA
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