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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.1% of reviews)
Mid-Market (53.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
No pricing available
Google Cloud BigQuery
Star Rating
(1,201)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
Browse all 5 pricing plansPower Query
Star Rating
(15)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Power QuerySummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Google Cloud BigQuery excels in data integration with a score of 9.0, allowing seamless connections to various data sources, while Power Query, with a score of 8.6, is noted for its user-friendly interface but may not match the extensive integration capabilities of BigQuery.
- Reviewers mention that Google Cloud BigQuery's scalability is a standout feature, scoring 9.3, which is crucial for handling large datasets efficiently. In contrast, Power Query, with a score of 8.5, is more suited for smaller to mid-sized data operations, which may limit its effectiveness for enterprise-level needs.
- G2 users highlight the real-time analytics capabilities of Google Cloud BigQuery, scoring 8.8, which allows for immediate insights and decision-making. Power Query, while effective, scores lower at 8.6, indicating it may not provide the same level of immediacy in data processing.
- Users on G2 report that Google Cloud BigQuery's data compression features, scoring 8.3, help optimize storage costs, whereas Power Query's compression capabilities are less robust, which could lead to higher storage expenses for larger datasets.
- Reviewers mention that Power Query shines in ease of use with a score of 8.9, making it accessible for users without extensive technical backgrounds. In comparison, Google Cloud BigQuery, while powerful, has a slightly lower ease of use score at 8.7, which may present a steeper learning curve for new users.
- Users say that Google Cloud BigQuery's built-in data analytics features, scoring 8.6, provide advanced analytical capabilities directly within the platform, while Power Query, with a score of 8.9, focuses more on data preparation and transformation, which may limit its analytical depth.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Google Cloud BigQuery
Free
Free
New customers get $300 in free Google Cloud credits to spend on BigQuery with free trial sign-up.
- 10 GB storage
- Up to 1 TB queries per month
Power Query
No pricing availableFree Trial
Google Cloud BigQuery
Free Trial is available
Power Query
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
612
8.7
14
Ease of Use
8.7
626
8.9
15
Ease of Setup
8.8
401
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.5
224
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.4
564
8.6
14
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
217
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
600
10.0
15
Features by Category
Management
8.6
123
9.0
14
8.3
121
8.5
14
Functionality
9.0
121
8.6
14
9.1
124
8.9
14
9.0
124
8.3
14
8.9
123
8.8
14
9.4
124
8.5
14
Data Management
8.9
223
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Verified
Not enough data
8.3
214
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
219
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Verified
Not enough data
8.6
215
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Verified
Not enough data
8.3
204
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
205
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Verified
Not enough data
Integration
8.6
204
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
216
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
204
|
Verified
Not enough data
Deployment
7.8
190
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
215
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Verified
Not enough data
Performance
9.1
220
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Verified
Not enough data
Security
8.7
211
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Verified
Not enough data
9.2
217
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Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.7
132
Not enough data
7.9
129
Not enough data
Storage
9.1
70
Not enough data
8.8
70
Not enough data
Availability
8.4
62
Not enough data
8.5
66
Not enough data
8.6
68
Not enough data
Performance
8.5
65
Not enough data
Security
8.7
70
Not enough data
8.8
69
Not enough data
8.4
69
Not enough data
8.7
65
Not enough data
Support
8.7
66
Not enough data
8.9
66
Not enough data
Centralized computation
9.1
27
Not enough data
Localized computation
8.5
28
Not enough data
Statistical Tool
8.7
78
Not enough data
9.0
79
Not enough data
8.8
79
Not enough data
Data Analysis
9.3
78
Not enough data
9.1
79
Not enough data
Decision Making
8.8
80
Not enough data
8.7
78
Not enough data
8.7
80
Not enough data
8.7
78
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.5
51
Not enough data
7.8
51
Not enough data
Marketing Operations
8.8
66
Not enough data
9.2
64
Not enough data
8.9
65
Not enough data
9.4
66
Not enough data
8.8
63
Not enough data
8.5
63
Not enough data
Campaign Activity
9.1
68
Not enough data
9.5
67
Not enough data
8.7
64
Not enough data
9.2
62
Not enough data
8.9
63
Not enough data
9.1
65
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Marketing Analytics
8.8
16
Not enough data
9.6
16
Not enough data
8.3
16
Not enough data
Database
8.8
178
Not enough data
8.9
176
Not enough data
8.8
170
Not enough data
Integrations
8.4
139
Not enough data
8.6
136
Not enough data
Platform
8.9
153
Not enough data
8.9
168
Not enough data
8.6
136
Not enough data
Processing
9.3
170
Not enough data
9.1
164
Not enough data
Data Transformation
8.8
288
Not enough data
9.3
295
Not enough data
Connectivity
8.1
256
Not enough data
8.2
254
Not enough data
8.7
283
Not enough data
8.8
274
Not enough data
Operations
8.5
283
Not enough data
8.7
282
Not enough data
8.3
260
Not enough data
8.4
267
Not enough data
8.5
259
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 and Power Query are categorized as ETL Tools
Unique Categories
Google Cloud BigQuery is categorized as Columnar Databases, Big Data Integration Platforms, Big Data Processing and Distribution, Big Data Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Data Warehouse, and Data Clean Room
Power Query has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Cloud BigQuery
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Power Query
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
16.2%
Computer Software
13.5%
Retail
7.1%
Financial Services
6.5%
Marketing and Advertising
5.1%
Other
51.7%
Financial Services
13.3%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
6.7%
Telecommunications
6.7%
Retail
6.7%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.7%
Other
60.0%
Alternatives
Discussions
Is Big Query free?
3 Comments
BG
noRead more
Is BigQuery part of Google Cloud Platform?
2 Comments
AY
Yes, Bigquery is a GCP product and a serveless data wharehouse.Read more
How BQ legacy SQl is different form the standard SQL?
1 Comment
OD
Legacy SQL is a non-standard SQL only used by BigQuery. Standard SQL is compliant with the SQL 2011.
Google recommends using Standard SQL and looking at the...Read more
Power Query has no discussions with answers
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