Dell Streaming Data Platform vs PubSub+ Platform comparison

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Dell Technologies and Solace are both solutions in the Streaming Analytics category. Dell Technologies is ranked #32, while Solace is ranked #11 with an average rating of 8.6. Dell Technologies holds a 1.1% mindshare in SA, compared to Solace’s 3.9% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Dell Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Solace users who would recommend it.

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Categories and Ranking

Dell Streaming Data Platform

Ranking in Streaming Analytics

32nd

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

PubSub+ Platform

Ranking in Streaming Analytics

11th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Message Queue (MQ) Software (7th), Message Oriented Middleware (MOM) (2nd), Event Monitoring (9th)

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Streaming Analytics category, the mindshare of Dell Streaming Data Platform is 1.1%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of PubSub+ Platform is 3.9%, up from 3.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Streaming Analytics Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
PubSub+ Platform	3.9%
Dell Streaming Data Platform	1.1%
Other	95.0%

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Featured Reviews

Marc Gaethofs

ICT manager at Thys Bouwprojecten

The solution’s clear-cut pricing makes scalability a cinch

We have one customer working with the solution in the event market—a video streaming company. They organize annual events and create movies from the data they gather. Having data available promptly and cost-effectively in the required location is crucial for them The performance and price is…

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Deepankar Bbhowmick

Integration Architect at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

Messaging design has become visual and reliable and now supports fast microservice communication

The unique functions I appreciate about PubSub+ Platform are that it allows me to design my solution in a graphical manner, which is not available in many other products, and the design can also be pushed to the actual infrastructure layer, making it quite advantageous. Mesh technology is useful in scenarios where different geographies have to be connected, although such situations are not commonly found. It is beneficial but not a super-used feature of PubSub+ Platform. The event replay function is quite mature in PubSub+ Platform, allowing me to replay messages that are days in the past, which is a good feature. The main benefits PubSub+ Platform provides for the end-user include building a robust and scalable system with very low network latency, which improves the customer experience, whether using mobile phones or applications. This type of messaging framework is extremely important, and Solace is a very good product in that space. Nowadays, most applications are built using microservices technology, with small microservices interchanging messages via PubSub+ Platform. Without it, realizing a scalable system would not be possible; for example, one cannot have Netflix or similar services that require quick data transit and a good user experience, ensuring that data cannot be lost in transit. The analytics part of PubSub+ Platform is quite useful as it can connect with many analytical software tools, mainly for analysis of system logs, such as Splunk, DataDog, or Prometheus. It has the flexibility to connect with any of these and supports OpenTelemetry, which is not available in many other products, making traceability very easy. I can see how a message travels from a source system to the target system, end-to-end, along with what happens to that message along the path, making the analytics quite good.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The performance and price is good."

"If we talk about Solace, you see the value-add layer; I can say that Solace is a basic Kafka, but on top of that Kafka layer, they have added their own layer that is really good, as this is where it adds value and why we went for it."

"With all these new features in place it increases our productivity by something like 50 percent."

"The most valuable feature of PubSub+ Event Broker is the scaling integration. Prior to using the solution, it was done manually with a file, and it can be done instantly live."

"This solution reduces the latency to access changes in real-time and the effort required to onboard a new subscriber. It also reduces the maintenance of each of those interfaces because now the publisher and subscribers are decoupled. Event Broker handles all the communication and engagement. We can just push one update, then we don't have to know who is consuming it and what's happening to that publication downstream. It's all done by the broker, which is a huge benefit of using Event Broker."

"The best features of PubSub+ Platform are its real-time simulation, real-time event data streaming, and integration with any IoT applications."

"When we went to add another installation in our private cloud, it was easy. We received support from Solace and the install was seamless with no issues."

"As of now, the most valuable aspects are the topic-based subscription and the fanout exchange that we are using."

"The best features of PubSub+ Platform include being highly scalable, allowing us to handle billions and billions of events, and configuring and managing PubSub+ Platform is straightforward and simple while being highly reliable."

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Cons

"Improvement can be made by implementing a clear sales point that guides users in making choices, especially for virtualization purposes."

"The integrations could improve in PubSub+ Event Broker."

"We have requested to be able to get into the payload to do dynamic topic hierarchy building."

"I would like them to design topic and queue schemas, mapping them to the enterprise data structure."

"Some improvement is required with Solace professional services. The professional services really needs to drive the solutions for the customers and share best practices."

"It could be cheaper. It could also have easier usage. It is a brilliant product, but it is quite complex to use."

"The solution could be improved by enhancing the message pooling size for persistent messages to handle both small and large messages effectively."

"We have requested to be able to get into the payload to do dynamic topic hierarchy building. A current workaround is using the message's header, where the business data can be put into this header and be used for a dynamic topic lookup. I want to see this in action when there are a couple of hundred cases live. E.g., how does it perform? From an administration perspective, is the ease of use there?"

"Additional in-line information about certain things on PubSub+ Platform could be more beneficial for new users who are just starting to use this technology."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is good. With PowerScale, purchasing involves upfront usable capacity, typically with a price per terabyte."

"Having a free version of the solution was a big, important part of our decision to go with it. This was the big driver for us to evaluate Solace. We started using it as the free version. When we felt comfortable with the free version, that is when we bought the enterprise version."

"The price of PubSub+ Event Broker is reasonable for the capability it offers. However, when compared to others solutions on the market it is expensive."

"The price of the solution is expensive."

"We are looking for something that will add value and fit for purpose. Freeware is good if you want to try something quickly without putting in much money. However, as far as our decision is concerned, I don't think it helps. At the end of the day, if we are convinced that a capability is required, we will ask for the funding. Then, when the funding is available, we will go for an enterprise solution only."

"We have been really happy with the product licensing rates. It has been free for us, up to a 100,000 transactions per second, and all we have to do is pay for support. Making their product available and accessible to us has not been a problem at all."

"It could be cheaper. Its licensing is on a yearly basis."

"The licensing is dependent on the volume that is flowing. If you go for their support services, it will cost some more money, but I think it is worth it, especially if you are just starting your journey."

"Having a free version is critical for our technology operations use case. This is primarily because our technology operations team is a cost center in our company. They are not profit drivers and having a free version for installation will probably meet our needs. Even for production, it'll support up to a 100,000 messages per second. I don't think in technology operations that we have that many events and alerts from our detection tools. Even if I have 20 or 30 event detection products out there, they're only going to publish the things which are critical or warnings. I don't think we'll ever reach a 100,000 messages per second."

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Financial Services Firm

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Manufacturing Company

11%

Outsourcing Company

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Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	15

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for PubSub+ Event Broker?

The pricing and setup cost of PubSub+ Platform is very seamless and reliable for medium and large-scale enterprises. For small-sized enterprises, it may be a higher cost, or they may be looking for...

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What needs improvement with PubSub+ Event Broker?

PubSub+ Platform could improve by simplifying some advanced configurations and providing better visualization for event flow. Some advanced configurations in PubSub+ Platform could be made simpler ...

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What is your primary use case for PubSub+ Event Broker?

PubSub+ Platform's main use case in our company is real-time data streaming using applications and API integrations. We are working on an IoT-based application, and our company handles most of the ...

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PubSub+ Event Broker, PubSub+ Event Portal

Overview

Dell Streaming Data Platform offers a comprehensive framework for data management and real-time analytics, supporting businesses in handling streaming data with efficiency and scale.

Designed to meet the demands of modern data environments, Dell Streaming Data Platform provides tools for seamless aggregation, analysis, and storage of data from multiple sources. It empowers organizations to leverage a stream of insights to drive innovation and operational effectiveness. Equipped with scalable architecture and integrated analytics, Dell Streaming Data Platform supports decision-making with up-to-the-minute data.

What features of Dell Streaming Data Platform help most?

Real-Time Metrics Collection: Facilitates continuous monitoring of data streams.
Scalable Infrastructure: Adaptable resources optimize computing power as needed.
Integration Support: Allows connection to a wide range of data sources.

What benefits should be considered in reviews?

Enhanced Analytics Capabilities: Provides actionable insights in real time.
Reduced Time to Market: Enables rapid deployment of data-driven solutions.
Cost Efficiency: Optimizes resource usage for budget management.

In finance, Dell Streaming Data Platform is adopted for fraud detection, using real-time analytics to identify suspicious activities promptly. Health care facilities utilize the platform to aggregate patient data streams, improving care through timely insights and trend analysis. In manufacturing, it aids in predictive maintenance, enhancing equipment reliability and operational efficiency.

Dell Technologies

PubSub+ Platform is designed for real-time message publishing and outstanding interoperability. With features like intuitive administration and topic filtering, it offers both stability and high performance for scalable deployments across diverse scenarios.

PubSub+ Platform enhances data integration with its event mesh and seamless protocol compatibility, providing a comprehensive solution for organizations tracking shipments, generating reports, and managing transactions. Its granular topic filtering and WAN optimization ensure high utility in event-driven applications and cloud deployments. Users highlight the platform's intuitive administration and ease of management, though some seek improved integration with third-party tools and enhanced observability. Concerns include scalability for large payloads and training resource availability. Despite its interface complexity, PubSub+ remains valuable for trading and market data distribution.

What are the key features of PubSub+ Platform?

Real-time messaging: Facilitates seamless communication across platforms.
Flexible topic hierarchy: Supports dynamic topic taxonomy for efficient data management.
Event mesh: Enhances integration and interoperability with diverse protocols.
Intuitive administration: Simplifies system management and configuration.
WAN optimization: Ensures efficient connectivity for global deployment.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Messaging stability: Offers consistent performance in dynamic environments.
Scalability: Provides seamless expansion to accommodate growing data volumes.
Security: Maintains robust protection for sensitive information.
Support and configuration: Accessible, reliable support, and UI-driven setup streamline the management.

PubSub+ Platform is widely implemented for asynchronous messaging in industries like finance for trading and market data, logistics for shipment tracking, and tech operations management. It enables companies to modernize applications while ensuring data accuracy and efficiency across global systems.

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FxPro, TP ICAP, Barclays, Airtel, American Express, Cobalt, Legal & General, LSE Group, Akuna Capital, Azure Information Technology, Brand.net, Canadian Securities Exchange, Core Transport Technologies, Crédit Agricole, Fluent Trade Technologies, Harris Corporation, Korea Exchange, Live E!, Mercuria Energy, Myspace, NYSE Technologies, Pico, RBC Capital Markets, Standard Chartered Bank, Unibet

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