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Time to Implement

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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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JB
Marketing user
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Most suitable is you have majoring data work"
What do you like best about Databricks?

Reports, efficiency, less work from our team Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Databricks?

Training takes longer than usual because of its in-depth points Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Aunalisa Arellano of Databricks

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We understand that the in-depth training may be time-consuming, but we believe it's essential for maximizing the platform's capabilities.

Venkat C.
VC
Director of Software Engineering
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Databricks Summit"
What do you like best about Databricks?

Flexibility, scalability, extensible for the databricks Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Databricks?

Security aspects can be more flexible for financial firms Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Aunalisa Arellano of Databricks

Thank you for sharing what you like about Databricks Data Intelligence Platform! We're glad to hear that you find it flexible, scalable, and extensible.

diego z.
DZ
Fuel efficiency coordinaror
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Best tool ever"
What do you like best about Databricks?

Flexible and user friendly, business user empowered Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Databricks?

Reluctance from IT to fully empower business users Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Aunalisa Arellano of Databricks

We're glad to hear that you find the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform flexible and user-friendly. We might be a little biased, but we also think it is the best tool ever. Thanks so much for taking the time to share your thoughts.

Verified User in Oil & Energy
UO
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Excellent for building data pipeline"
What do you like best about Databricks?

The performance of the data pipeline is astronomical and it really enhanced the productivity of promoting projects to product environment Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Databricks?

The learning curve is steep, some of the features are difficult to implement due to company policies Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Aunalisa Arellano of Databricks

We're glad to hear that you're finding Databricks Data Intelligence Platform excellent for building data pipelines and that it has enhanced your productivity. We understand that the learning curve can be steep, and we're continuously working to improve our platform's usability. If you have specific feature implementation challenges due to company policies, please reach out to our support team for assistance.

SA
Solutions
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Bricks is gr8"
What do you like best about Databricks?

Alls good. Key note and everything gggggg Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Databricks?

Food is not so great would have been nbwtter Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Aunalisa Arellano of Databricks

We are thrilled you were able to join us at the Data + AI Summit this year! Thanks for the feedback on the food. We will definitely share this with our events team. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts, and we hope to see you at another event soon.

Verified User in Insurance
UI
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Databricks is a great platform"
What do you like best about Databricks?

Easy to use notebooks. You can use combinations of SQL and Python or other languages of your choosing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Databricks?

I wish it was easier to learn how to make the most of every feature. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Aunalisa Arellano of Databricks

Thank you for your positive feedback about the ease of use and versatility of our platform. We understand that learning to make the most of every feature can be a challenge, and we're constantly working to improve our resources and documentation to help with that.

umar k.
UK
Data Eng
Computer Software
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"it was Great!"
What do you like best about Databricks?

he Databricks Data Intelligence Platform is highly regarded for several reasons:

Unified Data Management: It combines the best features of data lakes and data warehouses into a single platform, known as the Lakehouse. This allows for seamless management of both structured and unstructured data.

Scalability and Performance: The platform is designed to handle large-scale data processing and analytics, making it suitable for enterprises of all sizes. It offers robust scalability and high performance2.

Open Source Integration: Databricks embraces open-source technologies like Apache Spark, Delta Lake, and Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Databricks?

Cost: Some users find the pricing to be on the higher side, especially for smaller organizations or individual users.

Complexity: Despite its powerful features, the platform can be complex to set up and manage, particularly for those who are new to data engineering and analytics. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Janelle Glover of Databricks

Thank you for your feedback! We're pleased to hear that our platform is helping eliminate data silos and address scalability issues for your organization. We understand that cost and complexity can be concerns for some users, and we are constantly working to improve our pricing and user experience.

Verified User in Manufacturing
AM
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Data and AI for everyone"
What do you like best about Databricks?

Easy to use, but still technical enough. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Databricks?

Still not the market leader, not public. 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 sharing data, ETL, and extracting value through dashboards. We aim to provide solutions that bring tangible benefits to our users.

Nikhita S.
NS
Business Analyst (Now pursuing a Masters in Business Analytics)
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Empowering Data-Driven Success with Databricks' Unified Platform"
What do you like best about Databricks?

What I like best about Databricks is how it brings everything into one place—it makes working with big data and running machine learning tasks easy and fast. Plus, it allows teams to collaborate smoothly, saving time and effort. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Databricks?

What I dislike about Databricks is that it can be a bit overwhelming for beginners, and the cost can add up quickly if you're not careful with how you use resources. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Janelle Glover of Databricks

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're pleased that Databricks' platform has made it easier for your team to collaborate and save time on data projects. We understand the importance of cost management and offer tools to help users optimize resource usage.

Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
UH
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Great platform to try, train and infer your AI models!"
What do you like best about Databricks?

Ease to use platform

Provides foundational and popular AI models

Allows experimenting, training and inferring Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Databricks?

Documentation could be better. It's not intuitive to find the data intelligence platform section. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Aunalisa Arellano of Databricks

It's great to hear that our platform is helping you with training, fine-tuning, and inferring AI models. We're committed to continuously improving to meet your needs.

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Time to Implement

4 months

Return on Investment

14 months

Average Discount

14%

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