# Microsoft Genomics Reviews **Vendor:** Microsoft **Category:** [Other Life Sciences Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/other-life-sciences) **Average Rating:** 4.2/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 11 ## About Microsoft Genomics Microsoft Genomics offers a cloud implementation of the Burrows-Wheeler Aligner (BWA) and the Genome Analysis Toolkit (GATK) for secondary analysis. The service is ISO-certified and compliant with HIPAA regulations, and offers price predictability for your genome sequencing needs. ## Microsoft Genomics Reviews ### 1. This is an excellent one for data analysis **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Zara W. | Manager, Retention Marketing, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** October 28, 2018 **What do you like best about Microsoft Genomics?** This is a platform that I have little time to use and, therefore, I do not have as much knowledge, but it has been good and useful. I like the ease with which you have to analyze the data quickly and effectively, it is also effective and is a tool where you really pay for what you need to use and this makes the payment a bit lower **What do you dislike about Microsoft Genomics?** I think that I like the interface and everything that is related to the software, I have found it quite useful within the organization to me and many colleagues, but well if it has a disadvantage is usually its cost, in my opinion is somewhat high, well It is known that it has a free version which is a test but after it ends and the payment comes this is usually a bit high and is a disadvantage since sometimes you see in the obligation not to use the software **Recommendations to others considering Microsoft Genomics:** I recommend that first of all they have the trial version so they can verify if the desired expectations are really met **What problems is Microsoft Genomics solving and how is that benefiting you?** An advantage or good one of the benefits obtained within the organization with this product is that it facilitates the way in which you can survey a greater number of people, this as such brought very good results saves time and resutla very effecti ### 2. Best software to use **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Jason B. | IT Administrator, Hospital & Health Care, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** October 29, 2018 **What do you like best about Microsoft Genomics?** I've used this software so many times over the years and have enjoyed the experience. It's very simple to use and most people could learn how to use it within a few weeks with ease. **What do you dislike about Microsoft Genomics?** I can't think of anyone I don't specifically like. I have had nothing but success while using this including saving my job many times. It allows me to properly do what I need to do without worrying about failure **Recommendations to others considering Microsoft Genomics:** I would say at least try it out. I believe there is a free trial you can use before you make any decisions **What problems is Microsoft Genomics solving and how is that benefiting you?** We solved many problems with automation and not knowing what to do in certain situations. It's benefiting to us in many ways including saving us time, energy, and not to mention the cost reduction. ### 3. Great Software for Analyzing Data **Rating:** 3.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Health, Wellness and Fitness | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** November 01, 2018 **What do you like best about Microsoft Genomics?** I have just begun working with this software but am impressed so far! The ease of use and abundant tools at your disposal is great. It has sped up our process of analyzing data tremendously so far. And we can pick and choose which features we want to pay for! **What do you dislike about Microsoft Genomics?** There is a learning curve associated with this software. It will take a bit of playing around to learn all of the features and how to best utilize the software to best fit your needs. **What problems is Microsoft Genomics solving and how is that benefiting you?** We have increased our efficiency and accuracy of our data and the process that we use to analyze what we compile is much faster! ### 4. Microsoft Genomics **Rating:** 3.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Retail | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** January 25, 2019 **What do you like best about Microsoft Genomics?** I'm new and just learning genomics so far seems easy to navigate and browse through each section/item. Layout is great and understandable so far no issues **What do you dislike about Microsoft Genomics?** There's so much to take in and understand can be a little overwhelming if your new at genomics **Recommendations to others considering Microsoft Genomics:** None at this time will change review when more familiar **What problems is Microsoft Genomics solving and how is that benefiting you?** I'm just learning it but hoping to do a lot ### 5. Microsoft Genomics: Powerful genome sequencing **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Indravardan S. | Senior Software Engineer, Information Technology and Services, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** June 09, 2018 **What do you like best about Microsoft Genomics?** The best feature according to me is its integration. It can be easily be integrated with existing code using REST based API and simple python client. Also it provides support for most demanding sequencing needs **What do you dislike about Microsoft Genomics?** There is nothing much to dislike about except for a little learning curve needed to use Microsoft Genomics. **Recommendations to others considering Microsoft Genomics:** I would recommend the Software API to those who work on healthcare and diagnosis projects.Also you can take advantage on Azure and have the performance and scalability of world-class computing center on cloud. **What problems is Microsoft Genomics solving and how is that benefiting you?** I use Microsoft Genomics for projects which require genome sequencing.I use Microsoft Genomics because its been recognized and adopted by many organizations around the world.Since most of my projects are related to healthcare and diagnosis.I did projects on major Diagnostic Laboratories in my city and they have been pretty pleased with Microsoft Genomics. ### 6. Microsoft Genomics Review **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Chris N. | Graduate Research Assistant, Semiconductors, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** November 01, 2018 **What do you like best about Microsoft Genomics?** This software was very user-friendly and very easy to use. If anyone wants to have a supercomuting power at their fingertips, Microsoft Genomics is the way to go. **What do you dislike about Microsoft Genomics?** Everything about this software was fine, except the pricing, I believe in my opinion, was a little bit high if you're not willing to allocate a large amount of money for your computation workloads. **What problems is Microsoft Genomics solving and how is that benefiting you?** I work at a financial institution and we need a huge amount of data computation, data analysis and storage and we mainly conduct all our daily services and tasks using Microsoft Genomics. ### 7. It is Power genome sequencing and research insights in the global market need **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Information Technology and Services | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** October 31, 2018 **What do you like best about Microsoft Genomics?** Can be used only for what is required and pay for the same Easy to use API integration **What do you dislike about Microsoft Genomics?** API integration with others partners will take a bit time to convince and move to the live **Recommendations to others considering Microsoft Genomics:** Meets industry-specific compliance standards **What problems is Microsoft Genomics solving and how is that benefiting you?** Instead of managing your own datacenters, take advantage of Microsoft's scale and experience in running exabyte-scale workloads. Because Microsoft Genomics is on Azure, you have the performance and scalability of a world-class supercomputing center, on demand in the cloud. Take advantage of a backend network with MPI latency under three microseconds and non-blocking 32 gigabits per second (Gbps) throughput. ### 8. Microsoft Genomics good platform for genomics analysis **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Computer Software | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** September 14, 2018 **What do you like best about Microsoft Genomics?** Easily data sharing and analysis them faster. User Interface is very good functional and scaleable. **What do you dislike about Microsoft Genomics?** I did not find any issue with this so nothing to dislike. **What problems is Microsoft Genomics solving and how is that benefiting you?** Microsoft Genomics is preety much faster and secure during data analysis. ### 9. Easy to navigate **Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Higher Education | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** September 28, 2018 **What do you like best about Microsoft Genomics?** Programme makes it easy to review and analyse data quickly and efficiently **What do you dislike about Microsoft Genomics?** While the offer of a trial period is an advantage it can get costly after this is finished **What problems is Microsoft Genomics solving and how is that benefiting you?** Can survey a larger number of people more efficiently and faster ### 10. Best platform for genomics analysis **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Biotechnology | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** June 12, 2018 **What do you like best about Microsoft Genomics?** Ease of sharing data and analyzing them fast. **What do you dislike about Microsoft Genomics?** Costly after the trial is over. Might burn your pocket. **What problems is Microsoft Genomics solving and how is that benefiting you?** Analyzing high throughput sequencing data. ### 11. Great Genomics! **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Biotechnology | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** June 12, 2018 **What do you like best about Microsoft Genomics?** The UI is quite functional and easy to navigate. **What do you dislike about Microsoft Genomics?** Can't share my screen easily with collaborators **What problems is Microsoft Genomics solving and how is that benefiting you?** We are working on surveying a greater number of people with MiGen. ## Microsoft Genomics Discussions - [What is Microsoft Genomics used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-microsoft-genomics-used-for) - [View Microsoft Genomics pricing details and edition comparison](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-genomics/reviews?section=pricing&secure%5Bexpires_at%5D=2026-06-10+23%3A32%3A16+-0500&secure%5Bsession_id%5D=21fcf99d-007e-4aa2-8613-ad5bc446336b&secure%5Btoken%5D=c7d251a6bfca78293adda6341bb5cabbb4f37f83271e615520da83fa06e9b6ae&format=llm_user) ## Top Microsoft Genomics Alternatives - [BioRender](https://www.g2.com/products/biorender/reviews) - 4.8/5.0 (67 reviews) - [Signals ChemDraw](https://www.g2.com/products/signals-chemdraw/reviews) - 4.4/5.0 (37 reviews) - [ACTO Omnichannel Education for Life Sciences](https://www.g2.com/products/acto-omnichannel-education-for-life-sciences/reviews) - 4.6/5.0 (25 reviews)