Compare Databricks and Hex 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.4% of reviews)
Mid-Market (61.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Per Month
Databricks
Star Rating
(710)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about DatabricksHex
Star Rating
(372)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (61.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Databricks Data Intelligence Platform excels in its integration of AI with the data lakehouse, which users find crucial for enhancing their data analytics capabilities. Many users appreciate the platform's ability to connect seamlessly with external tools like Power BI for reporting, making it a strong choice for organizations looking for robust data engineering solutions.
- Users say that Hex stands out for its user-friendly interface and the availability of prebuilt components, which significantly reduce the need for customization. This ease of use is highlighted by reviewers who enjoy the notebook feature, allowing them to perform in-depth analyses effortlessly and slice data in various ways.
- According to verified reviews, Databricks has a higher overall satisfaction score, particularly in the realm of data science and machine learning, where it boasts a strong reputation for fast calculations and analytics features. Users have noted that the platform's capabilities in model training and feature engineering are particularly impressive.
- Reviewers mention that Hex's direct connection to Snowflake simplifies data access, which is a significant advantage for teams that rely on cloud data warehouses. This feature, combined with the ability to use SQL and Python for querying, makes Hex a versatile tool for data analysts looking for flexibility in their workflows.
- Users highlight that while Databricks offers powerful features for large-scale data handling and scalability, some may find the setup process slightly more complex compared to Hex, which is praised for its straightforward onboarding experience. This difference can impact teams looking for quick implementation.
- G2 reviewers note that while both platforms provide solid support, Databricks has a slight edge in terms of quality of support, with users appreciating the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. However, Hex users also report satisfactory support experiences, particularly for its ease of use and quick troubleshooting.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Databricks
No pricing availableHex
Community
Free
Per Month
The free version of Hex. Great for individuals.
- Up to 3 project authors
- 7-day project version history
- Project data connections & secrets
Free Trial
Databricks
Free Trial is available
Hex
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
562
8.5
293
Ease of Use
8.9
573
8.7
301
Ease of Setup
8.7
446
8.9
176
Ease of Admin
8.3
180
9.0
57
Quality of Support
8.7
537
8.5
215
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
184
9.1
59
Product Direction (% positive)
9.6
550
9.3
296
Features by Category
Reports
8.2
11
8.3
220
7.4
9
7.6
207
8.3
11
7.4
226
8.0
9
7.2
192
8.9
14
8.1
213
Self Service
7.7
10
7.7
203
7.7
10
8.1
206
8.5
11
7.9
206
8.1
12
7.2
202
8.2
11
8.3
218
7.9
8
6.1
183
Advanced Analytics
8.2
10
6.5
185
8.2
11
7.8
209
9.0
12
7.0
190
Building Reports
9.0
146
8.0
185
8.6
141
7.8
180
7.6
122
7.5
175
8.4
143
7.0
165
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
Reports
8.2
11
8.3
220
7.4
9
7.6
207
8.3
11
7.4
226
8.0
9
7.2
192
8.9
14
8.1
213
Data Preparation
8.9
6
8.0
163
8.8
7
Feature Not Available
Data Modeling and Blending
9.0
8
8.7
171
8.8
7
8.3
169
8.8
8
8.3
163
Generative AI
9.1
9
6.1
96
9.2
6
6.0
93
Agentic AI - Analytics Platforms
9.3
7
6.5
33
8.7
5
6.3
29
8.3
6
6.9
30
8.3
6
6.4
28
8.3
7
7.0
35
9.7
6
6.4
29
9.3
5
7.1
28
Self Service
7.7
10
7.7
203
7.7
10
8.1
206
8.5
11
7.9
206
8.1
12
7.2
202
8.2
11
8.3
218
7.9
8
6.1
183
Deployment & Integration - Analytics Platforms
8.1
7
6.9
29
9.2
8
7.9
36
8.6
6
6.9
26
9.2
6
8.1
35
Advanced Analytics
8.2
10
6.5
185
8.2
11
7.8
209
9.0
12
7.0
190
Performance & Scalability - Analytics Platforms
8.8
7
6.5
39
Not enough data
7.1
31
Advanced Analytics & Modeling - Analytics Platforms
9.0
8
7.2
30
8.5
8
8.4
48
8.6
6
6.3
27
Agentic AI Capabilities - Analytics Platforms
8.6
7
6.8
28
8.8
7
7.5
34
8.9
6
6.7
27
8.6
7
6.7
28
Personalized Intelligence - Analytics Platforms
9.2
6
6.5
26
7.9
8
6.2
26
8.3
7
7.2
31
Building Reports
9.0
146
8.0
185
8.6
141
7.8
180
7.6
122
7.5
175
8.4
143
7.0
165
Reports
8.2
11
8.3
220
7.4
9
7.6
207
8.3
11
7.4
226
8.0
9
7.2
192
8.9
14
8.1
213
Self Service
7.7
10
7.7
203
7.7
10
8.1
206
8.5
11
7.9
206
8.1
12
7.2
202
8.2
11
8.3
218
7.9
8
6.1
183
Building Reports
9.0
146
8.0
185
8.6
141
7.8
180
7.6
122
7.5
175
8.4
143
7.0
165
Administration
8.8
99
Not enough data
8.6
93
Not enough data
9.0
94
Not enough data
8.7
97
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
8.8
86
Not enough data
Compliance
8.8
98
Not enough data
8.7
92
Not enough data
8.9
94
Not enough data
8.7
94
Not enough data
Security
9.0
86
Not enough data
8.9
85
Not enough data
8.8
86
Not enough data
Data Quality
9.0
94
Not enough data
8.7
93
Not enough data
9.0
93
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
Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
63
Not enough data
6.9
56
Not enough data
7.5
48
Not enough data
7.4
54
Not enough data
8.8
58
Not enough data
7.5
57
Not enough data
7.9
52
Management
8.6
171
Not enough data
8.5
164
Not enough data
Functionality
9.1
172
Not enough data
9.2
174
Not enough data
9.1
172
Not enough data
9.0
167
Not enough data
9.1
167
Not enough data
Deployment
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
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
63
Not enough data
8.8
65
Not enough data
9.2
61
Not enough data
8.9
68
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
61
Not enough data
9.1
59
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.3
28
Not enough data
8.3
28
Not enough data
System
8.9
180
8.1
92
Model Development
8.8
182
7.4
90
7.9
187
7.0
94
8.3
185
5.5
87
8.7
189
5.5
89
Model Development
8.5
172
5.9
79
Machine/Deep Learning Services
8.2
174
4.4
81
8.5
180
5.1
84
8.3
172
4.8
82
8.2
172
4.5
80
Machine/Deep Learning Services
8.4
158
5.1
69
8.4
160
5.0
70
Deployment
8.5
178
6.9
85
8.7
180
7.0
84
9.0
187
6.7
85
Generative AI
8.2
86
5.7
40
8.4
87
5.7
40
7.6
86
4.3
40
Agentic AI - Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms
9.2
8
5.3
10
8.3
7
5.7
10
8.1
8
7.0
10
8.6
7
4.7
10
9.2
10
6.1
11
9.2
6
5.8
10
9.3
7
5.7
10
Data Management
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
Not enough data
Integration
8.8
168
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
166
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
174
|
Verified
Not enough data
Deployment
7.9
156
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
178
|
Verified
Not enough data
Performance
9.1
177
|
Verified
Not enough data
Security
8.8
168
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
168
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.5
76
Not enough data
8.4
75
Not enough data
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
9.0
67
Not enough data
8.7
68
Not enough data
8.8
67
Not enough data
9.1
67
Not enough data
Agentic AI - DataOps Platforms
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
Analytics
8.8
66
Not enough data
8.5
66
Not enough data
Monitoring and Management
8.6
66
Not enough data
8.6
67
Not enough data
Cloud Deployment
9.1
62
Not enough data
9.0
63
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.9
35
Not enough data
8.9
35
Not enough data
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
8.7
235
Not enough data
8.9
242
Not enough data
9.3
255
Not enough data
Integrations
8.3
219
Not enough data
9.2
254
Not enough data
Platform
9.0
244
Not enough data
8.8
244
Not enough data
9.2
254
Not enough data
Processing
9.0
240
Not enough data
9.0
239
Not enough data
Data Transformation
8.8
226
Not enough data
9.1
232
Not enough data
Connectivity
8.7
206
Not enough data
9.2
230
Not enough data
9.0
220
Not enough data
9.2
230
Not enough data
Operations
8.4
227
Not enough data
8.8
224
Not enough data
8.6
212
Not enough data
8.6
209
Not enough data
9.3
229
Not enough data
Building Reports
9.0
146
8.0
185
8.6
141
7.8
180
7.6
122
7.5
175
8.4
143
7.0
165
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 and Hex are categorized as Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms and Analytics Platforms
Unique Categories
Hex is categorized as Python Integrated Development Environments (IDE) and Embedded Business Intelligence
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Databricks
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Hex
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
15.2%
Financial Services
10.7%
Computer Software
8.6%
Consulting
3.8%
Hospital & Health Care
3.8%
Other
58.0%
Computer Software
22.1%
Information Technology and Services
19.2%
Financial Services
11.7%
Hospital & Health Care
4.2%
Marketing and Advertising
3.3%
Other
39.4%
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?
4 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
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