Compare Confluent and Databricks 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (35.1% of reviews)
Enterprise (44.6% of reviews)
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No pricing available
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Confluent
Star Rating
(114)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (35.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about ConfluentDatabricks
Star Rating
(724)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (44.6% 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 Databricks excels in providing a comprehensive data workflow solution, with users highlighting features like Unity Catalog for centralized governance and Lakehouse Connect for seamless data integration. This all-in-one approach simplifies processes, allowing teams to focus on analysis rather than juggling multiple tools.
- Users say that Confluent stands out for its ability to facilitate real-time, event-driven systems without the complexity of managing Kafka directly. Reviewers appreciate how it transforms a powerful technology into a user-friendly platform, making it easier for teams to adopt and scale.
- According to verified reviews, Databricks receives high marks for its ease of use and setup, with users noting that the intuitive interface and onboarding process help them get started quickly. This is particularly beneficial for organizations looking to implement data solutions without extensive training.
- Reviewers mention that while Confluent offers a smooth event processing experience, it may not provide the same level of integration for data analytics as Databricks. Users have noted that Databricks' features, such as streaming tables, enhance their ability to analyze data in real-time, which is crucial for data-driven decision-making.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Databricks has a strong focus on data preparation and visualization, with users praising its capabilities for transforming raw data into actionable insights. This is a significant advantage for teams that rely on data visualization for reporting and analysis.
- Users report that while Confluent simplifies working with Kafka and Flink, it may not match the overall functionality of Databricks in terms of data lake management and multi-source analysis. Databricks' robust features in these areas make it a preferred choice for enterprises looking to manage large datasets effectively.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Confluent
No pricing availableDatabricks
No pricing availableFree Trial
Confluent
Free Trial is available
Databricks
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
89
8.9
576
Ease of Use
8.4
90
8.9
587
Ease of Setup
8.3
40
8.7
459
Ease of Admin
8.1
39
8.4
184
Quality of Support
8.3
83
8.7
551
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
36
8.9
188
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
90
9.6
564
Features by Category
Reports
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
9.0
15
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
9.1
9
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
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.3
7
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
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.1
12
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
8.3
11
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
9.0
12
Performance & Scalability - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Advanced Analytics & Modeling - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
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
8.3
7
Building Reports
Not enough data
9.0
149
Not enough data
8.6
143
Not enough data
7.6
123
Not enough data
8.4
145
Data
8.8
64
Not enough data
8.8
59
Not enough data
8.8
64
Not enough data
9.1
65
Not enough data
Analytics
8.3
57
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
8.8
99
Not enough data
8.6
93
Not enough data
9.0
94
Not enough data
8.7
98
Management
Not enough data
8.4
87
Not enough data
8.6
86
Not enough data
8.6
88
Not enough data
8.5
87
Not enough data
8.8
86
Compliance
Not enough data
8.8
98
Not enough data
8.7
92
Not enough data
8.9
94
Not enough data
8.7
94
Security
Not enough data
9.0
87
Not enough data
8.9
86
Not enough data
8.8
86
Data Quality
Not enough data
9.0
94
Not enough data
8.7
93
Not enough data
9.0
93
Maintainence
Not enough data
8.7
85
Not enough data
8.8
84
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
171
Not enough data
8.5
164
Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
174
Not enough data
9.2
175
Not enough data
9.1
172
Not enough data
9.0
167
Not enough data
9.1
167
Deployment
Not enough data
8.9
64
Not enough data
8.9
64
Not enough data
8.9
66
Not enough data
8.9
66
Not enough data
9.0
67
Deployment
Not enough data
8.9
62
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
64
Not enough data
8.8
65
Not enough data
9.2
61
Not enough data
9.0
69
Operations
Not enough data
8.7
62
Not enough data
8.8
62
Not enough data
9.0
63
Management
Not enough data
8.8
61
Not enough data
8.7
61
Not enough data
9.1
59
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.3
28
Not enough data
8.3
28
System
Not enough data
8.9
180
Model Development
Not enough data
8.8
182
Not enough data
7.9
187
Not enough data
8.3
186
Not enough data
8.7
191
Model Development
Not enough data
8.5
172
Machine/Deep Learning Services
Not enough data
8.2
174
Not enough data
8.5
180
Not enough data
8.3
172
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
178
Not enough data
8.7
180
Not enough data
9.0
187
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
9.2
10
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.3
7
Data Management
Not enough data
9.0
185
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
180
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
179
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
180
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
167
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
171
|
Verified
Integration
Not enough data
8.8
168
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
166
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
174
|
Verified
Deployment
Not enough data
7.9
156
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
178
|
Verified
Performance
Not enough data
9.1
177
|
Verified
Security
Not enough data
8.8
168
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
168
|
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
68
Not enough data
8.8
70
Not enough data
8.8
68
Not enough data
9.1
69
Agentic AI - DataOps Platforms
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.4
8
Analytics
Not enough data
8.8
67
Not enough data
8.5
67
Monitoring and Management
Not enough data
8.6
67
Not enough data
8.6
68
Cloud Deployment
Not enough data
9.0
63
Not enough data
9.0
64
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.9
36
Not enough data
8.9
36
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
Traffic Management & Performance - AI Gateways
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Governance & Observability - AI Gateways
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Database
9.0
18
8.7
237
8.7
17
8.9
244
8.3
15
9.3
259
Integrations
8.3
12
8.3
220
8.2
14
9.1
259
Platform
8.2
17
9.0
251
7.8
16
8.8
249
8.2
14
9.1
259
Processing
8.2
16
9.0
244
8.3
17
9.0
246
Data Transformation
8.9
22
|
Verified
8.8
226
8.4
20
|
Verified
9.1
233
Connectivity
8.2
17
|
Verified
8.7
206
8.6
19
|
Verified
9.2
230
8.3
22
|
Verified
9.0
220
8.1
19
|
Verified
9.2
230
Operations
8.3
22
|
Verified
8.4
228
7.9
21
|
Verified
8.8
224
8.2
18
|
Verified
8.6
212
Feature Not Available
8.6
209
Feature Not Available
9.3
231
Building Reports
Not enough data
9.0
149
Not enough data
8.6
143
Not enough data
7.6
123
Not enough data
8.4
145
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
Confluent and Databricks are categorized as Big Data Processing and Distribution and Big Data Analytics
Unique Categories
Confluent is categorized as Event Stream Processing and Stream Analytics
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Confluent
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
21.6%
Information Technology and Services
15.3%
Financial Services
13.5%
Banking
5.4%
Retail
5.4%
Other
38.7%
Information Technology and Services
15.8%
Financial Services
10.5%
Computer Software
8.6%
Consulting
4.0%
Hospital & Health Care
3.7%
Other
57.5%
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Discussions
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