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Alteryx vs Bright Data comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 10, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Alteryx
Ranking in Data Preparation Tools
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
87
Ranking in other categories
Predictive Analytics (1st), Data Science Platforms (5th)
Bright Data
Ranking in Data Preparation Tools
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
17
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Data Preparation Tools category, the mindshare of Alteryx is 8.2%, down from 26.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Bright Data is 4.1%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Preparation Tools Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Alteryx8.2%
Bright Data4.1%
Other87.7%
Data Preparation Tools
 

Featured Reviews

ManojBehera - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Staff Cyber Security Cloud Data Architect at GE Healthcare
Automated complex ETL workflows have reduced coding effort and improved data integration
One area for improvement is in integrating mostly the data which comes from telemetry, where I can see some sort of improvisations can be made. It is a massive amount of unstructured data, and I believe Alteryx is able to handle it, but there can be some improvements. Suggestions for improvements in Alteryx include areas for increasing efficiency, particularly in processing telemetry data, which involves dealing with large volumes of unstructured data. Additionally, I believe when we use filter tools immediately after the input source, there can be slowdowns when handling massive data. The user experience of Alteryx is generally good, but there are areas for improvement from a user's perspective, particularly regarding user interface enhancements. I think there's always room for improvement, but otherwise, Alteryx has been a great tool for me. We haven't experienced significant disruptions while increasing data volumes, though I sense there could be performance issues as data grows exponentially. This is an area that could use improvement in Alteryx.
Igor Berezhnoi - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Engineer at SEON. Fraud Fighters
Reliable unblocking services have supported seamless access to protected web pages
The main use case for me is utilizing Bright Data's unblocking services that allow me to receive the whole protected web page via a simple API call. It is quite easy to use and reliable, which is important for large businesses. This is valuable to my organization as it is one of the main proxy providers I use in my projects and in client projects, wherever possible.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Something that would take an hour or two hours to do it manually can take five to 10 minutes for Alteryx."
"The three data signs and data engineering are great features."
"I have been pretty satisfied with Alteryx's data blending feature as it is quite easy to use as a non-code platform."
"I found Alteryx's ability to modify data on the fly, using in-memory processing, very useful."
"One-stop shop for data preparation, blending, prediction, and optimization in a single workflow."
"The most valuable feature of Alteryx is its stand-alone version that we do not have to download dependencies for loads. Additionally, the scan is useful for beginners."
"The most valuable feature of Alteryx is the intelligence suite."
"The most valuable feature of Alteryx is its unlimited handling capabilities."
"It offers features tailored to various project sizes and requirements, making it suitable for both small—and large-scale data scraping needs."
"The most valuable feature of Bright Data is its proxy server, which effectively mimics real human behavior, avoiding complex navigation in the browser and reducing server load during scraping. This makes it easier to scrape data sets."
"The configuration was very easy, and the documentation was generally clear and direct."
"The solution's most valuable feature is that it allows me to bypass proxy, IP, CAPTCHA, and everything else."
"The main use case for me is utilizing Bright Data's unblocking services that allow me to receive the whole protected web page via a simple API call."
"The product's initial setup phase was very easy."
"I think Bright Data is one of the best tools in the market. I've tested many, but Bright Data doesn't have much downtime. It's very fast compared to other proxy providers. Speed is their main USP, which is what they're selling it for. They're also good with security. The signal remains the same if something goes wrong with our internet connections or laptops. It doesn't affect the profiles or other things we're using. It just cuts off the internet connection directly. That's one of the best use cases."
"The platform is scalable and works well with large projects. I have not experienced any issues with scalability."
 

Cons

"The solution is improving continuously. They have, for example, just added automatic insights. If they continue to improve on their overall service offering, that would be ideal."
"A feature which allows the user to be able to click on an output (in a file browser) and see the creation of the module would be fantastic."
"I think the only area where the product lags is documentation and videos on the analytical app and the batch macro."
"They should make the solution user-friendly for nontechnical people by giving specific names to the options."
"Alteryx's development environment could be improved as it requires installation locally and can't be developed in the cloud."
"The solution could improve in the visualization."
"The pricing seems high for my current needs. However, considering the benefits, it is easier to justify to management for broader company usage."
"The product's pricing needs improvement."
"The main reason we left the product was that it was very expensive. They need to adjust their packages according to who uses them. They're very expensive compared to the market, probably because they believe they're the best. But it's too costly for companies like ours to continue with it. Another issue is that their support team is a bit slow."
"I think Bright Data and the tools within its catalog are still unpopular. Earlier, I did not know that Bright Data had a web scraping browser."
"Bright Data could significantly improve its support service. There are many tensions every time something occurs, although this doesn't happen frequently."
"The product could be more user-friendly for beginners."
"Bright Data could significantly improve its support service."
"The solution's proxy selection process needs improvement. Incorporating country-specific proxies would be beneficial."
"The solution could be improved by simplifying the setup process for new developers, as it can be complex for those without experience. Making manual settings easier and enabling a one-click setup would help bridge this gap. Everything else about Bright Data is fine."
"The Datasheet API has unclear documentation."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"My organization pays for it, and I do not look into the financial aspect of the licensing, but I know it is pretty expensive."
"I rate the solution's pricing as a ten, as it is highly priced."
"In my opinion, it's actually quite expensive."
"While it offers extensive features, including predictive analytics, for those who mainly use it for data preparation and blending, the cost can be prohibitive."
"​Very transparent.​"
"The pricing is $5000 per year per production license."
"The license is really expensive, we cannot afford to have two or three. It takes away all the budget of my area."
"If one is a high price, and ten is a low price, I rate the tool's price as a one. The tool is expensive."
"The product pricing is reasonable for its features."
"I think the pricing is fair, if it is used in a business. The pricing model might need some adjustments if I am using it for a personal purpose, especially if I use it for a month or two."
"I don’t think the solution’s pricing is expensive."
"Bright Data is not an expensive tool compared to its competitors."
"Regarding pricing, we paid about 1000 dollars monthly for Bright Data. We started with their pay-as-you-go plan, which was expensive as we were charged per GB. Then we moved to the 500 dollar package, then the 1000 dollar package. We considered the 2000 dollar package they introduced recently."
"The product has average pricing."
"I got a type of free access, but it was through a referral from my friend. I got some credits free from the tool's end."
"Compared to other proxy servers, Bright Data's pricing is quite reasonable. I"
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
20%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
7%
Construction Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Transportation Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business33
Midsize Enterprise16
Large Enterprise56
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business11
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise1
 

Questions from the Community

What is the Biggest Difference Between Alteryx and IBM SPSS Modeler?
One of the differences is that with Alteryx you can use it as an ETL and analytics tool. Please connect with me directly if you want to know more.
What is the Biggest Difference Between Alteryx and IBM SPSS Modeler?
Alteryx is an extremely easy and flexible data tool, flexible in terms of drag and drop toolset and also has python, R integrations if your team requires this. It can handle over 2 billion rows of...
What is the Biggest Difference Between Alteryx and IBM SPSS Modeler?
I am not familiar with IBM SPSS Modeler, therefore, I cannot compare these two products. Regarding Alteryx I can say the following: - An excellent desktop tool for Data Prep and analytics. - Featu...
What needs improvement with Bright Data?
Bright Data could significantly improve its support service. There are many tensions every time something occurs, although this doesn't happen frequently. A faster support team, ideally in real-tim...
What is your primary use case for Bright Data?
The main use case for me is utilizing Bright Data's unblocking services that allow me to receive the whole protected web page via a simple API call.
What advice do you have for others considering Bright Data?
I recommend using Bright Data. I rate it an eight because while I am satisfied with most aspects, some sides of client support need improvement. I would give the overall solution a rating ofeight o...
 

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