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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (34.9% of reviews)
Mid-Market (36.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Confluent
Star Rating
(112)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (34.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about ConfluentIBM Cloud Pak for Integration
Star Rating
(49)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (36.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about IBM Cloud Pak for IntegrationSummary
AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that Confluent excels in real-time integration capabilities, with a score of 9.4, while IBM Cloud Pak for Integration lags behind at 7.9. Reviewers mention that Confluent's ability to handle real-time data streams is a significant advantage for businesses needing immediate insights.
- Reviewers mention that Confluent's cloud-based messaging functionality scores 8.7, providing a seamless experience for users, whereas IBM Cloud Pak for Integration's cloud messaging features are less robust, leading to a score of 7.5. Users say this difference impacts the overall user experience in cloud environments.
- G2 users highlight that Confluent's data processing capabilities are rated at 8.7, which is slightly higher than IBM Cloud Pak for Integration's 8.6. Users report that Confluent's efficient data handling is crucial for organizations dealing with large volumes of data.
- Users on G2 note that Confluent's ease of setup is rated at 8.2, significantly better than IBM Cloud Pak for Integration's 6.8. Reviewers mention that this ease of setup translates to quicker deployment times and less friction for teams getting started.
- Reviewers mention that Confluent's quality of support is rated at 8.3, which is higher than IBM Cloud Pak for Integration's 7.8. Users report that responsive support is vital for troubleshooting and maintaining operational efficiency.
- Users say that Confluent's product direction is rated at 8.9, indicating a strong positive outlook for future developments, while IBM Cloud Pak for Integration's score of 8.1 suggests a more cautious trajectory. Reviewers mention that this could influence long-term investment decisions for businesses.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Confluent
No pricing availableIBM Cloud Pak for Integration
No pricing availableFree Trial
Confluent
Free Trial is available
IBM Cloud Pak for Integration
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.7
87
8.2
26
Ease of Use
8.4
88
7.4
26
Ease of Setup
8.2
38
6.8
15
Ease of Admin
8.1
38
7.1
14
Quality of Support
8.3
81
7.7
25
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
35
7.3
14
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
88
8.1
24
Features by Category
Data
8.8
63
8.6
7
8.8
59
8.3
7
8.8
63
9.2
6
9.0
63
8.1
7
Analytics
8.3
57
8.3
7
Functionality
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Management
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
7.5
6
Agentic AI - Message Queue (MQ)
Not enough data
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Management
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Functionality
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Development
Not enough data
7.9
7
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Management
Not enough data
7.7
5
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Verified
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Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.0
5
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Not enough data
9.3
5
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Verified
Integration Options
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Deployment
Not enough data
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API Construction
Not enough data
7.8
15
Not enough data
8.2
14
Not enough data
7.6
15
Not enough data
7.8
13
API Management
Not enough data
7.7
14
Not enough data
7.6
14
Not enough data
8.2
15
Not enough data
7.3
14
Not enough data
7.7
13
Data Integration
Not enough data
8.6
13
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
7.8
12
Database
9.0
18
Not enough data
8.7
17
Not enough data
8.3
15
Not enough data
Integrations
8.3
12
Not enough data
8.2
14
Not enough data
Platform
8.2
17
Not enough data
7.8
16
Not enough data
8.2
14
Not enough data
Processing
8.2
16
Not enough data
8.3
17
Not enough data
Data Transformation
8.9
22
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Verified
Not enough data
8.4
20
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Verified
Not enough data
Connectivity
8.2
17
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Verified
Not enough data
8.6
19
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Verified
Not enough data
8.3
22
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Verified
Not enough data
8.1
19
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Verified
Not enough data
Operations
8.3
22
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Not enough data
7.9
21
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Verified
Not enough data
8.2
18
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Verified
Not enough data
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Feature Not Available
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Building Reports
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Platform
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Confluent and IBM Cloud Pak for Integration are categorized as Event Stream Processing
Unique Categories
Confluent is categorized as Stream Analytics, Big Data Processing and Distribution, and Big Data Analytics
IBM Cloud Pak for Integration is categorized as Message Queue (MQ), Enterprise Service Bus (ESB), iPaaS, ETL Tools, and API Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Confluent
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
IBM Cloud Pak for Integration
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
22.0%
Information Technology and Services
15.6%
Financial Services
13.8%
Retail
5.5%
Banking
5.5%
Other
37.6%
Information Technology and Services
18.4%
Computer Software
15.8%
Insurance
13.2%
Banking
13.2%
Education Management
10.5%
Other
28.9%
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how much time does it take to become an expert in this technology
1 Comment
DJ
Mostly a month or two if you have knowledge of Rest API, Queues etc. as concept.Read more
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