# Hadoop HDFS, Pentaho Data Integration vs Apache NiFi Comparison

| | Hadoop HDFS | Pentaho Data Integration | Apache NiFi | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 141 | 17 | 26 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (55.0% of reviews) | Mid-Market (41.2% of reviews) | Enterprise (50.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Hadoop HDFS

Pros:
- Data Processing (1 reviews)
- Data Security (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Increased Costs (1 reviews)
- Maintenance Issues (1 reviews)

### Pentaho Data Integration

Pros:
- Features (2 reviews)
- API Integration (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Performance Issues (2 reviews)
- Learning Curve (1 reviews)

### Apache NiFi

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Hadoop HDFS | Pentaho Data Integration | Apache NiFi | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (118 reviews) | 8.7 (15 reviews) | 9.3 (21 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.5 (120 reviews) | 8.6 (15 reviews) | 8.3 (21 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 6.9 (47 reviews) | 8.0 (9 reviews) | 8.8 (10 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.1 (44 reviews) | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 8.5 (9 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.8 (103 reviews) | 7.2 (12 reviews) | 7.4 (17 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.7 (42 reviews) | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.0 (113 reviews) | 9.2 (14 reviews) | 7.8 (21 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Hadoop HDFS

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Pentaho Data Integration

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Apache NiFi

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### ETL Tools

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Hadoop HDFS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Pentaho Data Integration** | 9.1/10 | 5 |
| **Apache NiFi** | 9.2/10 | 8 |

#### Management

| Feature | Hadoop HDFS | Pentaho Data Integration | Apache NiFi | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 9.4 (8 reviews) | 
| **Auditing** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Hadoop HDFS | Pentaho Data Integration | Apache NiFi | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Extraction** | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 9.6 (8 reviews) | 
| **Transformation** | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 9.3 (7 reviews) | 
| **Loading** | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 
| **Automation** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 9.4 (8 reviews) | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 

### Cloud Migration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Hadoop HDFS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Pentaho Data Integration** | N/A | N/A |
| **Apache NiFi** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Hadoop HDFS | Pentaho Data Integration | Apache NiFi | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Migration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Variety** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts and Logging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Replication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Hadoop HDFS | Pentaho Data Integration | Apache NiFi | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Backup and Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration Variety** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access and Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Hadoop HDFS | Pentaho Data Integration | Apache NiFi | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Cloud Migration

| Feature | Hadoop HDFS | Pentaho Data Integration | Apache NiFi | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Data Mapping

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Hadoop HDFS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Pentaho Data Integration** | N/A | N/A |
| **Apache NiFi** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Hadoop HDFS | Pentaho Data Integration | Apache NiFi | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data visualisation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data transformation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data migration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Process various formats** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **No-code functionality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data manipulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Big Data Processing and Distribution

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Hadoop HDFS** | 8.7/10 | 49 |
| **Pentaho Data Integration** | N/A | N/A |
| **Apache NiFi** | N/A | N/A |

#### Database

| Feature | Hadoop HDFS | Pentaho Data Integration | Apache NiFi | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Real-Time Data Collection** | 8.6 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Distribution** | 9.1 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Lake** | 9.0 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | Hadoop HDFS | Pentaho Data Integration | Apache NiFi | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Hadoop Integration** | 9.1 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Spark Integration** | 8.8 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Hadoop HDFS | Pentaho Data Integration | Apache NiFi | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Machine Scaling** | 8.3 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Preparation** | 8.4 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Spark Integration** | 8.8 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Processing

| Feature | Hadoop HDFS | Pentaho Data Integration | Apache NiFi | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud Processing** | 8.7 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workload Processing** | 8.5 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Big Data

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Hadoop HDFS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Pentaho Data Integration** | N/A | N/A |
| **Apache NiFi** | N/A | N/A |

#### Building Reports

| Feature | Hadoop HDFS | Pentaho Data Integration | Apache NiFi | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Transformation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **WYSIWYG Report Design** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Hadoop HDFS | Pentaho Data Integration | Apache NiFi | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Mobile User Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sandbox / Test Environments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Breadth of Partner Applications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Hadoop HDFS (1):** [Big Data Processing And Distribution Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/big-data-processing-and-distribution)

**Unique to Pentaho Data Integration (6):** [Cloud Migration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-migration), [Big Data Integration Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/big-data-integration-platforms), [ETL Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/etl-tools), [On-Premise Data Integration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/on-premise-data-integration), [Data Mapping Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-mapping), [Big Data Processing And Distribution Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/big-data-processing-and-distribution)

**Unique to Apache NiFi (2):** [Big Data Integration Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/big-data-integration-platforms), [ETL Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/etl-tools)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Hadoop HDFS | Pentaho Data Integration | Apache NiFi | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 21.7% | 17.6% | 16.7% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 23.3% | 41.2% | 33.3% | 
| **Enterprise** | 55.0% | 41.2% | 50.0% | 

### By Industry

#### Hadoop HDFS

- **Computer Software:** 24.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 21.7%
- **Internet:** 7.8%
- **Financial Services:** 4.7%
- **Banking:** 3.9%
- **Higher Education:** 3.9%
- **Research:** 3.1%
- **Computer Networking:** 3.1%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 2.3%
- **Management Consulting:** 2.3%
- **Other:** 23.3%

#### Pentaho Data Integration

- **Information Technology and Services:** 35.3%
- **Telecommunications:** 11.8%
- **Banking:** 11.8%
- **Internet:** 5.9%
- **Information Services:** 5.9%
- **Import and Export:** 5.9%
- **Higher Education:** 5.9%
- **Education Management:** 5.9%
- **Aviation & Aerospace:** 5.9%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 5.9%

#### Apache NiFi

- **Telecommunications:** 8.3%
- **Internet:** 8.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 8.3%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 8.3%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 8.3%
- **Computer Software:** 8.3%
- **Accounting:** 4.2%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 4.2%
- **Automotive:** 4.2%
- **Banking:** 4.2%
- **Other:** 33.3%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Hadoop HDFS

- [Google Cloud BigQuery](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-bigquery/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1226 reviews)
- [Databricks](https://www.g2.com/products/databricks/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (799 reviews)
- [Cloudera Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudera-cloudera-data-platform/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (136 reviews)
- [Snowflake](https://www.g2.com/products/snowflake/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (755 reviews)
- [Google Cloud Managed Service for Apache Spark](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-managed-service-for-apache-spark/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (17 reviews)
- [OpenText Vertica](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-vertica/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (216 reviews)
- [Microsoft SQL Server](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-sql-server/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (2283 reviews)
- [Dremio](https://www.g2.com/products/dremio/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (70 reviews)
- [Teradata Autonomous Knowledge Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/teradata-autonomous-knowledge-platform/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (375 reviews)
- [Posit Team](https://www.g2.com/products/posit-team/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (570 reviews)

### Alternatives to Pentaho Data Integration

- [Informatica PowerCenter](https://www.g2.com/products/informatica-powercenter/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (90 reviews)
- [IBM DataStage](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-datastage/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (73 reviews)
- [AWS Glue](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-glue/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (202 reviews)
- [Databricks](https://www.g2.com/products/databricks/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (799 reviews)
- [Google Cloud BigQuery](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-bigquery/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1226 reviews)
- [Alteryx](https://www.g2.com/products/alteryx/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (815 reviews)
- [Azure Data Factory](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-data-factory/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (100 reviews)
- [Snowflake](https://www.g2.com/products/snowflake/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (755 reviews)
- [Fivetran](https://www.g2.com/products/fivetran/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (795 reviews)
- [SnapLogic Intelligent Integration Platform (IIP)](https://www.g2.com/products/snaplogic-intelligent-integration-platform-iip/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (398 reviews)

### Alternatives to Apache NiFi

- [SnapLogic Intelligent Integration Platform (IIP)](https://www.g2.com/products/snaplogic-intelligent-integration-platform-iip/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (398 reviews)
- [dbt](https://www.g2.com/products/dbt/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (207 reviews)
- [AWS Glue](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-glue/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (202 reviews)
- [Azure Data Factory](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-data-factory/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (100 reviews)
- [IBM DataStage](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-datastage/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (73 reviews)
- [IBM StreamSets](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-streamsets/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (117 reviews)
- [Databricks](https://www.g2.com/products/databricks/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (799 reviews)
- [Cloudera Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudera-cloudera-data-platform/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (136 reviews)
- [Fivetran](https://www.g2.com/products/fivetran/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (795 reviews)
- [Informatica PowerCenter](https://www.g2.com/products/informatica-powercenter/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (90 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Hadoop HDFS

- Title: [What is Hadoop HDFS used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-hadoop-hdfs-used-for) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hadoop HDFS is used for storing large volume of data... so called 'Big Data'.
"

### Pentaho Data Integration

No discussions available for this product.

### Apache NiFi

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/hadoop-hdfs-vs-pentaho-data-integration-vs-apache-nifi)