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Compare Databricks Data Intelligence Platform and Google Cloud Dataflow 
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Market Segments
Enterprise (46.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (33.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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Databricks Data Intelligence Platform
Star Rating
(658)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Databricks Data Intelligence PlatformGoogle Cloud Dataflow
Star Rating
(44)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (33.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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- G2 reviewers report that the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform excels in user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher overall score compared to Google Cloud Dataflow. Users appreciate its ability to scale large language models and manage data across multiple cloud environments seamlessly.
- Users say that Databricks offers a more intuitive interface, particularly highlighting its interactive notebooks that support both SQL and Python for data visualization. In contrast, while Google Cloud Dataflow is praised for its ease of use in building streaming pipelines, some users find it less versatile for complex data tasks.
- Reviewers mention that the autoscaling feature in Databricks not only works effectively but also helps reduce cloud resource costs, which is a significant advantage for businesses looking to optimize expenses. Google Cloud Dataflow, while noted for its fault tolerance, does not have similar cost-saving features highlighted by users.
- According to verified reviews, Databricks shines in its setup and administration processes, with users reporting a smoother onboarding experience. In comparison, Google Cloud Dataflow has received mixed feedback regarding its setup, with some users indicating it can be more challenging to configure.
- Users highlight the quality of support provided by Databricks, noting timely assistance when issues arise. Google Cloud Dataflow also has a solid support reputation, but Databricks users feel they receive more proactive help, especially during critical implementation phases.
- Reviewers appreciate the real-time data collection capabilities of both platforms, but Databricks is often favored for its superior data lake integration and Spark capabilities, which are essential for advanced analytics. Google Cloud Dataflow, while effective for streaming data, lacks the same level of integration for complex data processing tasks.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Databricks Data Intelligence Platform
No pricing availableGoogle Cloud Dataflow
No pricing availableFree Trial
Databricks Data Intelligence Platform
Free Trial is available
Google Cloud Dataflow
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
538
9.0
24
Ease of Use
8.9
549
8.1
24
Ease of Setup
8.7
422
7.9
7
Ease of Admin
8.3
176
8.0
5
Quality of Support
8.7
513
8.3
21
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
180
9.0
5
Product Direction (% positive)
9.6
527
9.0
23
Features by Category
Reports
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
Not enough data
Data Preparation
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
Data Modeling and Blending
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
Generative AI
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Analytics Platforms
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
Not enough data
Self Service
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
Not enough data
Deployment & Integration - Analytics Platforms
8.1
7
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
Advanced Analytics
8.2
10
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
Performance & Scalability - Analytics Platforms
8.8
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Advanced Analytics & Modeling - Analytics Platforms
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
Agentic AI Capabilities - Analytics Platforms
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
Personalized Intelligence - Analytics Platforms
9.2
6
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
Building Reports
8.9
137
Not enough data
8.6
137
Not enough data
7.6
122
Not enough data
8.4
140
Not enough data
Data
Not enough data
9.8
7
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
9.6
8
Analytics
Not enough data
8.3
5
Administration
8.8
97
Not enough data
8.6
93
Not enough data
9.0
93
Not enough data
8.7
95
Not enough data
Management
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
Not enough data
Compliance
8.8
97
Not enough data
8.7
92
Not enough data
8.8
92
Not enough data
8.7
93
Not enough data
Security
9.0
85
Not enough data
8.9
85
Not enough data
8.8
86
Not enough data
Data Quality
9.0
93
Not enough data
8.7
93
Not enough data
8.9
92
Not enough data
Maintainence
8.7
85
Not enough data
8.8
83
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.4
82
Not enough data
8.5
81
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Data Governance
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
Not enough data
Management
8.6
169
Not enough data
8.5
163
Not enough data
Functionality
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
Not enough data
Deployment
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
Not enough data
Deployment
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
Not enough data
Management
9.0
62
Not enough data
8.8
63
Not enough data
9.1
59
Not enough data
8.9
67
Not enough data
Operations
8.7
62
Not enough data
8.8
61
Not enough data
9.0
62
Not enough data
Management
8.8
60
Not enough data
8.7
60
Not enough data
9.1
59
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.3
28
Not enough data
8.3
28
Not enough data
System
8.8
178
Not enough data
Model Development
8.8
182
Not enough data
7.9
187
Not enough data
8.3
184
Not enough data
8.6
187
Not enough data
Model Development
8.5
171
Not enough data
Machine/Deep Learning Services
8.2
173
Not enough data
8.5
179
Not enough data
8.2
170
Not enough data
8.2
172
Not enough data
Machine/Deep Learning Services
8.4
158
Not enough data
8.4
160
Not enough data
Deployment
8.5
176
Not enough data
8.7
179
Not enough data
9.0
185
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.2
86
Not enough data
8.4
87
Not enough data
7.6
86
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms
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
Not enough data
Data Management
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
Not enough data
Integration
8.8
167
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
165
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
172
|
Verified
Not enough data
Deployment
7.9
155
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
176
|
Verified
Not enough data
Performance
9.1
176
|
Verified
Not enough data
Security
8.8
165
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
166
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.5
76
Not enough data
8.4
75
Not enough data
Data Management
9.0
66
Not enough data
8.7
67
Not enough data
8.8
67
Not enough data
9.1
66
Not enough data
Agentic AI - DataOps Platforms
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
Not enough data
Analytics
8.8
66
Not enough data
8.5
64
Not enough data
Monitoring and Management
8.6
66
Not enough data
8.6
66
Not enough data
Cloud Deployment
9.1
62
Not enough data
9.0
62
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.9
35
Not enough data
8.9
35
Not enough data
Database
8.7
229
8.3
11
8.9
235
8.9
11
9.3
242
8.5
10
Integrations
8.3
217
6.9
7
9.1
244
6.9
8
Platform
9.0
236
8.8
11
8.8
234
8.6
12
9.1
244
6.9
8
Processing
9.0
233
8.9
12
9.0
230
9.2
10
Data Transformation
8.8
223
Not enough data
9.0
229
Not enough data
Connectivity
8.7
205
Not enough data
9.2
229
Not enough data
9.0
219
Not enough data
9.2
227
Not enough data
Operations
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
Not enough data
Building Reports
8.9
137
Not enough data
8.6
137
Not enough data
7.6
122
Not enough data
8.4
140
Not enough data
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
Databricks Data Intelligence Platform and Google Cloud Dataflow are categorized as Big Data Processing and Distribution
Unique Categories
Databricks Data Intelligence Platform is categorized as MLOps Platforms, DataOps Platforms, Data Governance, ETL Tools, Big Data Analytics, Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms, Data Warehouse, and Analytics Platforms
Google Cloud Dataflow is categorized as Event Stream Processing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Databricks Data Intelligence Platform
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Google Cloud Dataflow
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
15.1%
Financial Services
11.1%
Computer Software
8.3%
Consulting
3.7%
Hospital & Health Care
3.6%
Other
58.2%
Computer Software
11.9%
Internet
7.1%
Entertainment
7.1%
Management Consulting
4.8%
Insurance
4.8%
Other
64.3%
Alternatives
Discussions
What is Lakehouse in Databricks?
4 Comments
BR
Lakehouse is a new and open data management architecture solution that combines the best features of the data lake and warehouse.Read more
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
What is Databricks unified analytics platform?
3 Comments
CA
Databricks' Unified Data Analytics Platform helps organizations accelerate innovation by unifying data science with engineering and business. With Databricks...Read more
Google Cloud Dataflow has no discussions with answers
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