# Pentaho Data Integration vs Power Query Comparison

| | Pentaho Data Integration | Power Query | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 17 | 16 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (41.2% of reviews) | Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Pentaho Data Integration

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

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

### Power Query

Pros:
- Automation (1 reviews)
- Ease of Use (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Lack of Real-Time Data (1 reviews)
- Refresh Issues (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Pentaho Data Integration | Power Query | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.7 (15 reviews) | 8.6 (15 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (15 reviews) | 8.9 (16 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.0 (9 reviews) | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.2 (12 reviews) | 8.6 (14 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.2 (14 reviews) | 10.0 (16 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Pentaho Data Integration

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Power Query

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### ETL Tools

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Pentaho Data Integration** | 9.1/10 | 5 |
| **Power Query** | 8.7/10 | 15 |

#### Management

| Feature | Pentaho Data Integration | Power Query | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 9.0 (14 reviews) | 
| **Auditing** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Pentaho Data Integration | Power Query | 
|---|---|---|
| **Extraction** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 8.6 (15 reviews) | 
| **Transformation** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 9.0 (15 reviews) | 
| **Loading** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 8.3 (14 reviews) | 
| **Automation** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 8.8 (14 reviews) | 
| **Scalability** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 

### Cloud Migration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Pentaho Data Integration** | N/A | N/A |
| **Power Query** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Pentaho Data Integration | Power Query | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Migration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Variety** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts and Logging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Replication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Pentaho Data Integration | Power Query | 
|---|---|---|
| **Backup and Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration Variety** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access and Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Pentaho Data Integration | Power Query | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Cloud Migration

| Feature | Pentaho Data Integration | Power Query | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Data Mapping

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Pentaho Data Integration** | N/A | N/A |
| **Power Query** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Pentaho Data Integration | Power Query | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data visualisation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data transformation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data migration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Process various formats** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **No-code functionality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data manipulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Big Data Processing and Distribution

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Pentaho Data Integration** | N/A | N/A |
| **Power Query** | N/A | N/A |

#### Database

| Feature | Pentaho Data Integration | Power Query | 
|---|---|---|
| **Real-Time Data Collection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Distribution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Lake** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | Pentaho Data Integration | Power Query | 
|---|---|---|
| **Hadoop Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Spark Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Pentaho Data Integration | Power Query | 
|---|---|---|
| **Machine Scaling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Preparation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Spark Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Processing

| Feature | Pentaho Data Integration | Power Query | 
|---|---|---|
| **Cloud Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workload Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Big Data

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Pentaho Data Integration** | N/A | N/A |
| **Power Query** | N/A | N/A |

#### Building Reports

| Feature | Pentaho Data Integration | Power Query | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Transformation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **WYSIWYG Report Design** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

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

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [ETL Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/etl-tools)

**Unique to Pentaho Data Integration (5):** [Cloud Migration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-migration), [Big Data Integration Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/big-data-integration-platforms), [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)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Pentaho Data Integration | Power Query | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 17.6% | 31.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 41.2% | 50.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 41.2% | 18.8% | 

### By Industry

#### 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%

#### Power Query

- **Financial Services:** 12.5%
- **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 6.3%
- **Telecommunications:** 6.3%
- **Retail:** 6.3%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 6.3%
- **Management Consulting:** 6.3%
- **Leisure, Travel & Tourism:** 6.3%
- **Insurance:** 6.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 6.3%
- **Computer Software:** 6.3%
- **Other:** 31.3%

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## Alternatives

### 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)
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### Alternatives to Power Query

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- [Workato](https://www.g2.com/products/workato/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (759 reviews)
- [HubSpot Data Hub](https://www.g2.com/products/hubspot-data-hub/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (576 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Pentaho Data Integration

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### Power Query

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/pentaho-data-integration-vs-power-query)