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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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Amir B.
AB
Group Leader
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"More than managed spark"
What do you like best about Databricks?

Databrics offers a complete platform for managing all of our data - from ingesting events in high scale to writing tens of aggregations and models on top of the data - all in one place Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Databricks?

Databicks is very fast-paced, and this means we always have to be on our feet learning new features and see how the platform evolves. Sometimes this can lead to changes in existing code to migrate to new features developed Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Aunalisa Arellano of Databricks

We're glad to hear that you find Databricks Data Intelligence Platform helpful for managing your data and processing large amounts of data efficiently.

Ajay K.
AK
System Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Databricks Lakehouse Platform Advantages"
What do you like best about Databricks?

1. Support for ACID transactions, time travelling, versioning

2.unity catalog for access control Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Databricks?

As databricks Lakehouse is built on top of delta lakes, it some times throws errors that are related to storage 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 storage, data retrieval, and transformation without any hiccups. We're committed to providing a seamless experience for our users.

Florent P.
FP
Product Owner Data Science Platform
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Databricks is the heart of our IAplatform which allows experimentation and industrialization"
What do you like best about Databricks?

We have been using Azure data bricks for over three years. The evolution of data bricks is impressive, as well as its stability. When our users (data engineer, data scientist) want a new feature, it very often happens that within a week or three months, this feature is developed by the Databricks team. Magic Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Databricks?

As a user, if you want to keep pace with the new features and capacity of the platform, you have to stop sleeping :) And yet the documentation is abundant, and the media is of good quality. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Nick Venturella of Databricks

Thank you for the review. Glad to read that releases are keeping pace with your needs.

Dhruva D.
DD
Senior Software Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Best tool available in market for data management"
What do you like best about Databricks?

It combines the best elements of data lakes and data warehouses. Storage formats are standard and it provides API to access the data directly. Real-time reports are also very good feature that eliminates the need for separate systems to serving real-time data applications. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Databricks?

It can be difficult for new users to get hands on. UI can be improvise to benefit new user to navigate easily. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Aunalisa Arellano of Databricks

Thank you for sharing your positive experience with Databricks Data Intelligence Platform!

Hoora R.
HR
Machine Learning Eng.
Computer Software
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Life-changing Product, simple and easy flow to do hard tasks"
What do you like best about Databricks?

its powerful data analytics and machine learning capabilities. The platform includes built-in tools and libraries for data analysis, visualization, and machine learning, allowing users to perform complex data modeling and analysis tasks with ease.

ffers a collaborative and flexible working environment, with support for multiple programming languages and easy integration with popular development tools. This makes it an ideal choice for data teams and organizations of all sizes looking to streamline their data processing and analysis workflows. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Databricks?

I don't like some of the documentation. Some of the features are not being maintained properly and some of the features that are mainly needed never get added. However, I don't think this is an issue with Databricks but rather an issue on MLFLow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Nick Venturella of Databricks

Thank you for the review. It's great to read that Databricks is helping you with streamlining data analysis and modeling.

Ignacio A.
IA
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"¡Usa databricks!"
What do you like best about Databricks?

The best thing about the platform is its ease of use, it is literally spark as a service. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Databricks?

What you need is to have a more comfortable way to connect to the notebooks via an IDE. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Aunalisa Arellano of Databricks

It's great to hear that Databricks is saving you time by eliminating the need to create and manage your own services. We're happy to be able to provide that benefit to you.

Maaz Ahmed  A.
MA
Senior Machine Learning Engineer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Key to modern data management platform"
What do you like best about Databricks?

One of the key advantages of Databricks Lakehouse Platform is its unified approach to data management, which allows organizations to manage all types of data, including structured, semi-structured, and unstructured, in a single location. This simplifies data management and provides a unified view of all data, enabling better decision-making.

Another advantage is its scalability and performance. Databricks Lakehouse Platform is designed to handle large volumes of data and can scale horizontally as well as vertically. It also provides high-speed data processing and query performance, thanks to its distributed architecture and optimized computing engines.

The platform's built-in capabilities for machine learning and AI is another advantage. This allows organizations to easily integrate machine learning and AI into their data workflows and derive insights and value from their data. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Databricks?

One potential challenge is the learning curve associated with the platform. Databricks Lakehouse Platform requires a certain level of technical expertise and familiarity with the tools and technologies used in the platform, such as Apache Spark, SQL, and Python. This can make it challenging for some organizations to adopt the platform, especially if they lack the necessary expertise.

Another potential limitation is the cost associated with the platform. Databricks Lakehouse Platform is a commercial product, and as such, it requires a subscription or licensing fee. This can be a barrier to entry for some organizations, especially smaller ones with limited budgets. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Aunalisa Arellano of Databricks

We're glad to hear that you appreciate the unified approach to data management and the scalability and performance of our platform. Thank you for highlighting the advantages of Databricks Data Intelligence Platform.

Verified User in Financial Services
UF
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"An amazing data analytics platform!"
What do you like best about Databricks?

The Databricks Lakehouse Platform's seamless integration of data lakes and data warehouses, which offers the best of both worlds for data analytics and processing, is its most useful feature. Users in a variety of jobs are empowered by the platform's strong and intuitive user interface, which also promotes collaboration and increases output. Its rich built-in analytics and machine learning capabilities allow for sophisticated modelling and complex data transformations for the extraction of insightful information. The platform's scalability guarantees effective management of complex data processing operations. And finally, its strong data security and governance features provide users confidence when handling sensitive data. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Databricks?

One area for improvement with the Databricks Lakehouse Platform is the occasional challenge faced when troubleshooting certain issues, where enhanced support options or an expanded knowledge base would be beneficial. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Aunalisa Arellano of Databricks

We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the seamless integration of data lakes and data warehouses, as well as the platform's strong user interface and collaboration features. Thank you for sharing your positive experience!

VP
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Databricks corporation is fantastic to work with"
What do you like best about Databricks?

quality (features, performance, stability) of the product and associated documentation, and responsiveness of Databricks support staff Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Databricks?

at present i don't dislike anything, i hope databricks coroporation will be able to continue providing a resilient well maintaned product Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Aunalisa Arellano of Databricks

We appreciate your kind words and are glad to hear that our platform is meeting your needs for clinical trial data review. We will continue to strive for excellence in our product and support.

GS
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Great Data Handling & Management platform."
What do you like best about Databricks?

This tool supports almost all types of data.

Supports even the partially arranged/aligned data also.

Provides a way for better data handling and Management ( like Unified View, graphical view, and Comparision graphs ), which helps in better decision-making. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Databricks?

Need a specified or specialized consultant to set up the tool because of the adaptability of this tool is complex.

Pricing is high compared to similar tools in the market. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Aunalisa Arellano of Databricks

We're thrilled to hear that Databricks Data Intelligence Platform has helped you build a unified data portal and integrate with AI and Machine Learning tools. We appreciate your feedback on the complexity of setup and pricing, and we're committed to addressing these concerns to provide a better user experience.

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Time to Implement

4 months

Return on Investment

14 months

Average Discount

14%

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