Compare Google Cloud BigQuery and Google Cloud Dataflow

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At a Glance
Google Cloud BigQuery
Google Cloud BigQuery
Star Rating
(1,236)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.1% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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Google Cloud Dataflow
Google Cloud Dataflow
Star Rating
(45)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (34.9% of reviews)
Information
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 Google Cloud BigQuery excels in user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher overall score compared to Google Cloud Dataflow. Users appreciate its serverless architecture and the ability to focus on SQL without worrying about infrastructure, making data analysis feel smooth and efficient.
  • Users say that Google Cloud Dataflow is particularly strong in processing streams of events, with many finding it extremely easy to use for building complex streaming pipelines. The real-time monitoring features are highlighted as a major advantage, allowing users to track important metrics effortlessly.
  • Reviewers mention that Google Cloud BigQuery's implementation process is quick and intuitive, with many praising its pay-as-you-go model that simplifies operations and encourages experimentation with larger datasets. This flexibility is a key factor for users looking to scale their data operations.
  • According to verified reviews, Google Cloud Dataflow shines in its fault tolerance capabilities, which users find reassuring when launching and monitoring jobs. This reliability is a significant draw for those working with critical data streams.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that while Google Cloud BigQuery has a higher ease of use rating, Google Cloud Dataflow still offers a solid experience, particularly for users focused on streaming data. However, some users feel that BigQuery's performance in handling large queries is unmatched, making it a preferred choice for enterprise-level needs.
  • Users express that Google Cloud BigQuery's extensive feature set, including BigQuery ML and AI tooling integration, provides a competitive edge for data analysis and machine learning tasks. In contrast, while Dataflow is praised for its basic features, some users feel it lacks the advanced capabilities that BigQuery offers.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Google Cloud BigQuery
Free
Free
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Google Cloud Dataflow
No pricing available
Free Trial
Google Cloud BigQuery
Free Trial is available
Google Cloud Dataflow
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
635
9.0
25
Ease of Use
8.7
652
8.1
25
Ease of Setup
8.7
424
7.9
8
Ease of Admin
8.5
225
8.0
5
Quality of Support
8.3
577
8.3
22
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
219
9.0
5
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
620
9.0
24
Features by Category
Event Stream ProcessingHide 5 FeaturesShow 5 Features
Not enough data
9.3
8
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
9.0
136
Not enough data
Management
8.6
122
Not enough data
8.3
120
Not enough data
Functionality
9.0
121
Not enough data
9.1
124
Not enough data
9.0
125
Not enough data
8.9
124
Not enough data
9.3
123
Not enough data
8.6
280
Not enough data
Data Management
8.9
229
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Verified
Not enough data
8.3
210
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
218
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
221
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
204
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
201
|
Verified
Not enough data
Integration
8.5
205
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
218
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
201
|
Verified
Not enough data
Deployment
7.8
187
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
228
|
Verified
Not enough data
Performance
9.2
240
|
Verified
Not enough data
Security
8.7
209
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
216
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.6
127
Not enough data
7.8
124
Not enough data
8.8
80
Not enough data
Storage
9.1
69
Not enough data
8.7
69
Not enough data
Availability
8.3
61
Not enough data
8.5
65
Not enough data
8.6
67
Not enough data
Performance
8.5
64
Not enough data
Security
8.7
70
Not enough data
8.8
68
Not enough data
8.4
69
Not enough data
8.6
64
Not enough data
Support
8.7
65
Not enough data
8.8
65
Not enough data
9.2
31
Not enough data
Centralized computation
9.0
26
Not enough data
Localized computation
8.5
27
Not enough data
8.6
84
Not enough data
Statistical Tool
8.7
78
Not enough data
9.0
78
Not enough data
8.8
80
Not enough data
Data Analysis
9.2
79
Not enough data
9.1
79
Not enough data
Decision Making
8.8
80
Not enough data
8.7
77
Not enough data
8.7
80
Not enough data
8.7
77
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.5
50
Not enough data
7.8
50
Not enough data
8.9
73
Not enough data
Marketing Operations
8.8
65
Not enough data
9.2
64
Not enough data
8.9
64
Not enough data
9.4
65
Not enough data
8.8
63
Not enough data
8.4
62
Not enough data
Campaign Activity
9.1
67
Not enough data
9.5
67
Not enough data
8.7
64
Not enough data
9.2
61
Not enough data
8.9
62
Not enough data
9.0
64
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Marketing Analytics
8.7
15
Not enough data
9.6
16
Not enough data
8.2
15
Not enough data
Big Data Processing and DistributionHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.8
215
8.2
16
Database
8.8
175
8.3
11
8.9
173
8.9
11
8.8
168
8.5
10
Integrations
8.4
136
6.9
7
8.5
133
6.9
8
Platform
8.8
150
8.9
12
8.9
165
8.6
12
8.5
133
6.9
8
Processing
9.2
168
9.0
13
9.1
161
9.2
10
8.6
327
Not enough data
Data Transformation
8.8
285
Not enough data
9.3
294
Not enough data
Connectivity
8.1
251
Not enough data
8.2
250
Not enough data
8.7
279
Not enough data
8.7
270
Not enough data
Operations
8.5
279
Not enough data
8.7
277
Not enough data
8.3
255
Not enough data
8.4
262
Not enough data
8.5
254
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Building Reports
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Google Cloud BigQuery
Google Cloud BigQuery
Google Cloud Dataflow
Google Cloud Dataflow
Google Cloud BigQuery and Google Cloud Dataflow are categorized as Big Data Processing and Distribution
Unique Categories
Google Cloud Dataflow
Google Cloud Dataflow is categorized as Event Stream Processing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Cloud BigQuery
Google Cloud BigQuery
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
27.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
34.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
38.1%
Google Cloud Dataflow
Google Cloud Dataflow
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
32.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
34.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
32.6%
Reviewers' Industry
Google Cloud BigQuery
Google Cloud BigQuery
Information Technology and Services
15.9%
Computer Software
13.6%
Retail
7.0%
Financial Services
6.6%
Marketing and Advertising
5.2%
Other
51.7%
Google Cloud Dataflow
Google Cloud Dataflow
Computer Software
14.0%
Internet
7.0%
Entertainment
7.0%
Higher Education
4.7%
Hospital & Health Care
4.7%
Other
62.8%
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Discussions
Google Cloud BigQuery
Google Cloud BigQuery Discussions
Is Big Query free?
3 Comments
spike c.
SC
my cloud software store Read more
Is BigQuery part of Google Cloud Platform?
2 Comments
Sai G.
SG
Yes, bigquery is part of google cloud platform.Read more
What is Google BigQuery based on?
1 Comment
Artem N.
AN
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Google Cloud Dataflow
Google Cloud Dataflow Discussions
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Google Cloud Dataflow has no discussions with answers