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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (63.3% of reviews)
Mid-Market (43.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Lobster Data Platform
Star Rating
(98)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (63.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Lobster Data PlatformWorkato
Star Rating
(712)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that while both Lobster Data Platform and Workato excel in data extraction, Lobster shines with a score of 9.8, highlighting its robust capabilities in pulling data from various sources seamlessly. In contrast, Workato's extraction score of 8.8 indicates it may not be as efficient in this area.
- Reviewers mention that Workato's ease of use is a standout feature, scoring 9.1 compared to Lobster's 8.3. Users appreciate Workato's intuitive interface and user-friendly design, making it easier for teams to adopt and utilize effectively.
- G2 users highlight the superior automation capabilities of Lobster Data Platform, scoring 9.5, which reviewers say allows for more complex workflows and integrations. Workato, while still strong at 9.1, does not match the depth of automation features that Lobster offers.
- Reviewers mention that Workato excels in workflow management with a score of 9.4, providing users with advanced tools to streamline processes. In comparison, Lobster's score of 7.7 suggests it may lack some of the sophisticated features that users find beneficial in Workato.
- Users on G2 report that Lobster Data Platform has a strong focus on data transformation, scoring 9.7, which reviewers say is crucial for businesses needing to manipulate data effectively. Workato's score of 8.6 indicates it may not provide the same level of transformation capabilities.
- Reviewers mention that both platforms have solid data security features, but Workato edges out with a score of 9.1 compared to Lobster's 8.1. Users appreciate Workato's comprehensive security measures, which include advanced encryption and compliance with industry standards.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Lobster Data Platform
No pricing availableWorkato
No pricing availableFree Trial
Lobster Data Platform
Free Trial is available
Workato
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
90
9.1
577
Ease of Use
8.3
97
9.0
586
Ease of Setup
7.9
75
8.9
459
Ease of Admin
8.2
73
9.0
365
Quality of Support
9.2
89
9.2
567
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
70
9.4
362
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
87
9.5
561
Features by Category
Messenger
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Channels
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
Customers
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
Agentic AI - Conversational Marketing
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
Data
8.8
10
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
Logistics
8.8
11
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
9.2
11
Not enough data
Functionality
9.0
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
Integration
9.8
8
Not enough data
9.4
9
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
Management
7.4
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Message Queue (MQ)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
7.4
13
7.9
116
7.7
13
8.3
123
Functionality
9.8
14
8.9
130
9.7
15
8.7
133
9.4
16
9.0
131
9.5
14
9.1
140
8.9
15
9.0
131
Functionality
7.7
61
Not enough data
9.3
65
Not enough data
8.9
63
Not enough data
9.3
63
Not enough data
8.9
63
Not enough data
9.2
62
Not enough data
7.1
59
Not enough data
6.7
59
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
8.1
25
Not enough data
8.8
25
Not enough data
9.0
25
Not enough data
8.8
26
Solution Provision
Not enough data
8.3
25
Not enough data
7.6
25
Not enough data
8.4
24
Development
8.5
21
9.4
35
8.1
22
9.4
33
7.9
21
9.7
34
8.2
21
9.4
34
Collaboration
7.7
21
9.0
33
8.0
21
9.0
33
7.7
22
9.4
33
Functionality
9.2
63
9.1
19
9.2
67
9.3
19
Management
7.7
64
9.4
18
8.1
65
9.2
19
7.9
64
9.4
18
Integrations
8.1
62
9.2
19
7.0
62
8.6
18
Security
8.9
65
9.2
18
9.1
65
9.0
18
Support
8.7
63
9.0
19
Development
8.0
5
9.1
269
7.7
5
8.4
176
|
Verified
6.3
5
9.0
196
|
Verified
7.0
5
8.8
209
|
Verified
7.0
5
8.5
194
|
Verified
7.7
5
9.0
188
7.0
5
8.6
164
Management
8.0
5
8.7
192
|
Verified
8.0
5
8.7
181
|
Verified
9.7
5
8.9
193
|
Verified
9.3
5
8.8
190
|
Verified
8.7
5
8.8
164
Security
9.7
5
8.8
170
|
Verified
9.3
5
8.9
177
|
Verified
9.3
5
9.0
173
|
Verified
Integration Options
7.3
5
8.7
165
|
Verified
9.0
5
8.6
165
|
Verified
7.7
5
8.1
159
|
Verified
8.0
5
7.9
144
|
Verified
Deployment
Not enough data
8.7
160
Not enough data
9.0
170
Management
8.1
17
9.2
13
8.1
16
9.4
14
8.5
17
9.2
13
8.1
15
9.2
13
Functionality
7.3
15
9.2
13
8.6
15
9.0
13
8.8
15
9.2
13
9.0
16
9.5
14
Security
8.8
14
9.3
14
8.6
14
9.4
13
Conversational 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
Support Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Data
Not enough data
9.2
108
Development
Not enough data
9.1
113
Not enough data
8.9
110
Security
Not enough data
9.1
109
Not enough data
8.9
106
Management
Not enough data
9.0
105
Not enough data
8.6
96
Not enough data
9.3
104
Not enough data
9.1
91
Not enough data
8.8
94
Not enough data
8.9
94
Application Integration
Not enough data
9.1
90
Not enough data
9.2
93
Not enough data
9.5
93
Not enough data
9.3
92
Data Management
Not enough data
9.3
12
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
9.3
12
Not enough data
8.2
11
Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
9.9
13
Not enough data
9.7
13
Not enough data
9.6
12
Not enough data
9.3
12
Not enough data
9.2
11
Not enough data
8.8
11
Security
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
9.2
11
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.2
11
Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
9.3
14
Not enough data
9.2
14
Governance
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
9.2
14
Not enough data
9.2
14
Scalability and Performance - Generative AI Infrastructure
Not enough data
10.0
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
10.0
6
Cost and Efficiency - Generative AI Infrastructure
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
10.0
6
Not enough data
10.0
6
Integration and Extensibility - Generative AI Infrastructure
Not enough data
10.0
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Security and Compliance - Generative AI Infrastructure
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
10.0
6
Usability and Support - Generative AI Infrastructure
Not enough data
10.0
6
Not enough data
10.0
6
Functionality - Process Orchestration
Not enough data
8.4
55
Not enough data
9.0
56
Not enough data
9.3
63
Not enough data
9.4
58
Not enough data
9.0
52
Integration & Adaptability - Process Orchestration
Not enough data
9.3
54
Not enough data
9.2
54
Not enough data
8.9
57
Not enough data
8.8
56
Not enough data
8.8
53
Not enough data
8.7
53
Not enough data
8.9
53
Not enough data
8.9
53
Customization - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
9.3
12
Functionality - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
8.7
13
Data and Analytics - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
9.4
11
Not enough data
9.5
11
Not enough data
9.1
11
Integration - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
9.4
11
Not enough data
9.4
12
Not enough data
9.4
13
Development - API Platforms
8.7
10
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
Collaboration - API Platforms
7.7
10
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
API Management - API Platforms
8.1
9
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
7.2
9
Not enough data
Workflow Design & Integration - AI Orchestration
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
Performance Optimization & Analytics - AI Orchestration
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
Governance & Compliance Controls - AI Orchestration
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
Agentic AI - Productivity Bots
Not enough data
9.4
9
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
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
Reporting
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
API Construction
8.0
23
8.8
181
7.7
25
8.9
178
8.6
23
8.9
175
8.9
24
9.0
186
API Management
7.4
22
8.7
165
8.3
23
8.5
182
8.0
24
8.7
182
6.2
23
Feature Not Available
7.4
23
8.5
164
Data Integration
8.8
23
9.2
193
9.2
25
8.7
185
8.1
23
8.5
167
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Lobster Data Platform and Workato are categorized as Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), API Management, Master Data Management (MDM), API Development, iPaaS, and ETL Tools
Unique Categories
Lobster Data Platform is categorized as Data Mapping, API Platforms, Message Queue (MQ), and Integration Brokerage
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Lobster Data Platform
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Workato
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
Logistics and Supply Chain
23.5%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
9.2%
Wholesale
6.1%
Retail
6.1%
Automotive
5.1%
Other
50.0%
Computer Software
22.9%
Information Technology and Services
19.6%
Financial Services
5.6%
Retail
3.5%
Construction
3.0%
Other
45.3%
Discussions
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