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At a Glance
Dremio
Dremio
Star Rating
(70)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (48.4% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Snowflake
Snowflake
Star Rating
(723)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.8% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$2 Compute/Hour
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Snowflake excels in overall user satisfaction, with a significantly higher G2 Score compared to Dremio. Users appreciate its ability to make advanced data warehousing simple, fast, and scalable without the need for heavy infrastructure work.
  • According to verified reviews, Snowflake's implementation process is praised for its ease, with users highlighting the intuitive framework that allows for quick SQL query execution. In contrast, while Dremio also receives positive feedback for its fast connection to multiple data sources, it lacks the same level of comprehensive support and user satisfaction.
  • Users say that Snowflake's architecture is particularly well-suited for cloud data, making it a preferred choice for enterprises looking for robust data solutions. Dremio, while effective in connecting to various data sources, does not match the same level of cloud processing capabilities that Snowflake offers.
  • Reviewers mention that Snowflake provides a higher quality of support, with users rating it positively for its responsiveness and helpfulness. Dremio's support is also rated well, but it falls slightly short in comparison, which can impact user experience during critical times.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that Snowflake's data querying capabilities are superior, with users noting its efficiency and effectiveness in handling complex queries. Dremio, while also capable, does not deliver the same level of performance, particularly in high-demand scenarios.
  • According to recent user feedback, Snowflake's data governance and quality features are highly regarded, with users emphasizing the importance of these aspects in their operations. Dremio, while offering some governance features, does not provide the same depth, which can be a concern for organizations prioritizing data integrity.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Dremio
No pricing available
Snowflake
Standard
$2
Compute/Hour
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Free Trial
Dremio
Free Trial is available
Snowflake
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
53
9.1
555
Ease of Use
9.2
54
9.0
591
Ease of Setup
8.4
48
8.9
375
Ease of Admin
7.8
29
8.6
211
Quality of Support
8.5
50
8.7
508
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
28
9.0
213
Product Direction (% positive)
9.8
47
9.2
524
Features by Category
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reports
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Self Service
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Advanced Analytics
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Building Reports
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
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Management
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Compliance
Not enough data
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Security
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Data Quality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Maintainence
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 - Data Governance
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
9.2
13
Deployment
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
9.4
13
Not enough data
9.4
13
Deployment
Not enough data
9.4
11
Not enough data
9.5
11
Not enough data
9.5
11
Not enough data
9.5
11
Not enough data
9.4
11
Management
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
9.1
13
Operations
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
9.5
11
Management
Not enough data
9.2
11
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
8.8
11
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
8.5
11
Data Science and Machine Learning PlatformsHide 25 FeaturesShow 25 Features
Not enough data
8.6
37
System
Not enough data
9.2
30
Model Development
Not enough data
9.1
31
Not enough data
8.6
29
Not enough data
8.3
29
Not enough data
8.8
30
Model Development
Not enough data
8.8
28
Machine/Deep Learning Services
Not enough data
8.6
29
Not enough data
8.6
29
Not enough data
8.4
29
Not enough data
8.4
28
Machine/Deep Learning Services
Not enough data
8.6
28
Not enough data
8.5
25
Deployment
Not enough data
9.1
31
Not enough data
9.0
28
Not enough data
9.2
30
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.5
27
Not enough data
8.4
26
Not enough data
8.5
26
Agentic AI - Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms
Not enough data
8.3
14
Not enough data
8.3
14
Not enough data
8.5
14
Not enough data
8.6
14
Not enough data
8.3
14
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
8.3
14
8.4
27
8.8
262
Data Management
8.6
23
9.1
209
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Verified
8.6
21
8.9
179
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Verified
8.3
12
9.1
188
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Verified
7.7
20
8.4
186
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Verified
Feature Not Available
8.3
164
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Verified
8.9
23
8.8
169
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Verified
Integration
Feature Not Available
8.4
160
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Verified
8.8
21
9.0
198
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Verified
9.0
22
8.9
172
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Verified
Deployment
8.7
15
7.9
149
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Verified
8.5
19
9.3
203
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Verified
Performance
8.3
21
9.3
214
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Verified
Security
8.2
20
8.9
187
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Verified
Feature Not Available
9.1
196
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Verified
Generative AI
6.9
12
8.0
85
Not enough data
8.1
84
Database Management Systems (DBMS)Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
9.2
106
Management
Not enough data
9.0
86
Not enough data
9.1
86
Not enough data
9.4
92
Not enough data
9.0
91
Not enough data
9.1
90
Maintenance
Not enough data
9.3
88
Not enough data
9.0
87
Not enough data
9.3
90
Security
Not enough data
9.3
88
Not enough data
9.3
91
Not enough data
9.2
52
Storage
Not enough data
9.2
45
Not enough data
9.2
45
Availability
Not enough data
9.1
40
Not enough data
9.2
38
Not enough data
9.2
42
Performance
Not enough data
9.2
45
Security
Not enough data
9.1
45
Not enough data
9.2
46
Not enough data
8.9
39
Not enough data
9.2
39
Support
Not enough data
9.2
37
Not enough data
9.2
36
Not enough data
9.2
27
Centralized computation
Not enough data
9.3
26
Localized computation
Not enough data
9.1
25
Data as a Service (DaaS)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
8.3
11
Not enough data
Data Management
8.6
11
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Data as a Service
7.6
11
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
Architecture
8.2
11
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Deployment & Integration - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Connectivity & Federation - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Modeling & Metrics - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Performance Optimization - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Governance - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Advanced Intelligence - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI Enablement - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Big Data Processing and DistributionHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.6
23
9.0
118
Database
Feature Not Available
9.0
100
Feature Not Available
9.3
103
Feature Not Available
9.3
97
Integrations
9.0
18
8.7
78
7.9
13
8.7
83
Platform
9.1
20
9.1
94
8.7
13
9.0
99
7.9
13
8.7
83
Processing
9.1
19
9.3
99
8.6
13
9.1
97
8.0
31
9.0
100
Data Transformation
Feature Not Available
9.2
90
9.2
25
9.4
91
Connectivity
8.6
22
8.6
80
Feature Not Available
8.7
81
8.9
23
9.1
84
8.9
26
9.1
83
Operations
7.2
25
8.6
87
7.1
25
9.2
82
7.8
27
8.9
77
7.7
21
8.8
82
7.0
21
8.8
81
Not enough data
Not enough data
Building Reports
Not enough data
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Platform
Not enough data
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Dremio
Dremio
Snowflake
Snowflake
Dremio and Snowflake are categorized as Big Data Processing and Distribution, Big Data Analytics, and Data Warehouse
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Dremio
Dremio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
10.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
40.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
48.4%
Snowflake
Snowflake
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
13.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
43.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
43.1%
Reviewers' Industry
Dremio
Dremio
Financial Services
25.0%
Information Technology and Services
10.9%
Computer Software
7.8%
Automotive
4.7%
Marketing and Advertising
4.7%
Other
46.9%
Snowflake
Snowflake
Information Technology and Services
15.1%
Computer Software
13.9%
Financial Services
9.7%
Marketing and Advertising
4.5%
Hospital & Health Care
3.4%
Other
53.2%
Alternatives
Dremio
Dremio Alternatives
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Databricks
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Google Cloud BigQuery
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Starburst
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Denodo
Denodo
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Snowflake
Snowflake Alternatives
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Databricks
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Google Cloud BigQuery
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Discussions
Dremio
Dremio Discussions
What is a Dremio reflection?
1 Comment
Elise W.
EW
Comment deleted by user.Read more
Monty the Mongoose crying
Dremio has no more discussions with answers
Snowflake
Snowflake Discussions
What's the best way to manage change data capture in Snowflake?
4 Comments
Stuart H.
SH
Do. It in the upstream source system using. Somethjng like aws DMSRead more
What is Snowflake used for?
2 Comments
Swati k.
SK
For ETL, Data warehouse and data management. Read more
Snowflake - how to connect to Snowflake using NodeJS
2 Comments
David W.
DW
Does this help? https://www.ameexusa.com/blogs/connecting-node-js-snowflakeRead more