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Time to Implement

4 months

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Databricks Demo - Automated ETL processing
Once ingested, raw data needs transforming so that it’s ready for analytics and AI. Databricks provides powerful ETL capabilities for data engineers, data scientists and analysts with Delta Live Tables (DLT).
Databricks Demo - Reliable workflow orchestration
Databricks Workflows is the fully managed orchestration service for all your data, analytics and AI that is native to your Lakehouse Platform. Orchestrate diverse workloads for the full lifecycle including Delta Live Tables and Jobs for SQL, Spark, notebooks, dbt, ML models and more.
Databricks Demo - End-to-end observability and monitoring
The Lakehouse Platform gives you visibility across the entire data and AI lifecycle so data engineers and operations teams can see the health of their production workflows in real time, manage data quality and understand historical trends. In Databricks Workflows you can access dataflow graphs an...
Databricks Demo - Security and governance at scale
Delta Lake reduces risk by enabling fine-grained access controls for data governance, functionality typically not possible with data lakes.
Databricks Demo - Automated and trusted data engineering
Simplify data engineering with Delta Live Tables – an easy way to build and manage data pipelines for fresh, high-quality data on Delta Lake.
Databricks Demo - Eliminate resource management with serverless compute
Databricks SQL serverless removes the need to manage, configure or scale cloud infrastructure on the Lakehouse, freeing up your data team for what they do best.
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Users consistently praise the unified platform that integrates data engineering, analytics, and machine learning, making collaboration seamless across teams. The intuitive UI and strong governance features, such as Unity Catalog, enhance productivity and data management. However, some users note that the platform can be expensive and may have a steep learning curve for newcomers.

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Dipayan D.
DD
Senior Manager
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Great"
What do you like best about Databricks?

Agility to perform multiple tasks at the same time Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Databricks?

Looks and aUX change as it changes very often. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Aunalisa Arellano of Databricks

We appreciate your positive feedback on the agility of our platform for multitasking. We understand your concerns about the frequent changes in the look and feel, and we are committed to improving the user experience to provide a more stable and consistent interface.

Wagner B.
WB
Coordenador de Data & Analitycs
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Incredible"
What do you like best about Databricks?

Genie and all the integration it shows Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Databricks?

So far only the AI/BI leaves a little to be desired Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Aunalisa Arellano of Databricks

We're glad to hear that you're enjoying Genie and the platform's integrations. We appreciate your feedback on the AI/BI aspect and will consider it for future improvements. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts!

SJ
Head of Data And AI
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Amazing Product"
What do you like best about Databricks?

Amazing product with all the latest features incorporated natively for AI and BI Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Databricks?

Nothing as such it is an amazing platform Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Aunalisa Arellano of Databricks

We're glad to hear that you haven't encountered any issues with our platform. We strive to provide a seamless experience for our users. Please reach out to our support team if any issues arise for you in the future.

Subu .
S
Data scientist
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Usage"
What do you like best about Databricks?

Very easy to consume, easy data integration process Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Databricks?

I do not see any negatives or dislikes with DIP Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Aunalisa Arellano of Databricks

Thank you for the positive feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you do not have any negatives or dislikes with Databricks Data Intelligence Platform.

Srinivas Y.
SY
Head of Data & AI
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Inspring"
What do you like best about Databricks?

The Databricks platform is an AI accelerator. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Databricks?

More hands on opportunities to try the new features Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Aunalisa Arellano of Databricks

It's great to hear that Databricks is helping with your entire data and AI stack. We're committed to providing solutions that benefit our users.

Luis Felipe F.
LF
Data Engineer Consultant
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"It is a great platform to work with."
What do you like best about Databricks?

You can work in your peers in an efficient way. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Databricks?

Make optimizations adapted to the platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Aunalisa Arellano of Databricks

It's great to hear that our platform is helping with the management of intakes and transformation, providing benefits for your data management processes.

Justin M.
JM
Solution specialist
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Unified data Analytics"
What do you like best about Databricks?

Integration to 3rd party solutions. Cost and adoption Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Databricks?

No integration to redshift on AWS. But works with snowflake Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Aunalisa Arellano of Databricks

Thank you for sharing your feedback about the lack of integration to Redshift on AWS. We understand the importance of this feature and are continuously working to improve our platform.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
UI
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Highly Recommended Data Intelligence platform"
What do you like best about Databricks?

They have very good product features and different type of Integrations and customer support is also support. your ticket will be ressolved within minutes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Databricks?

Home screen User Interface they can improve and for the first time user they can definitely add the learning or guide features Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Aunalisa Arellano of Databricks

We're delighted to hear that you are satisfied with our product features, integrations, and customer support. Your feedback on the home screen user interface and onboarding process is valuable to us, and we will consider it for future enhancements.

mona m.
MM
Sales Specialist
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Scalability of data bricks helped me a lot in enhancing my work quality"
What do you like best about Databricks?

Databricks significantly enhances my work by providing a "unified platform" that integrates various data sources and supports multiple programming languages, simplifying the development and management of ETL workflows. Its scalability, powered by Apache Spark, allows for horizontal scaling to handle increasing data volumes efficiently. Additionally, the collaborative notebooks foster teamwork among data engineers, scientists, and analysts, streamlining communication and accelerating workflow development. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Databricks?

I can say about the dislikes of data bricks that

-Cost Management Complexity:

Scaling can lead to unexpected costs if not monitored closely.

- Management Overhead:

Large clusters increase complexity in management and configuration.

- Performance Variability:

Improper configurations may lead to inefficiencies and longer runtimes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Aunalisa Arellano of Databricks

We're glad to hear that Databricks has significantly enhanced your work quality by providing a unified platform for integrating data sources and supporting multiple programming languages. The scalability and collaborative features are designed to streamline workflow development and foster teamwork among data professionals.

MJ
Associate director data
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.
"Data, all in one place"
What do you like best about Databricks?

Ability to use all data in a single

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What do you dislike about Databricks?

Too many features remain in preview, need faster turn around Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Aunalisa Arellano of Databricks

It's great to hear that Databricks Data Intelligence Platform is helping you with benchmarking. We're committed to continuously improving our platform to meet your needs.

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Time to Implement

4 months

Return on Investment

14 months

Average Discount

14%

Perceived Cost

$$$$$

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