SSIS vs Talend Data Integration comparison

Microsoft and Talend are both solutions in the Cloud Data Integration category. Additionally, 79% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Talend users who would recommend it.

SSIS

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79% willing to recommend

Talend Data Integration

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between SSIS and Talend Data Integration based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Cloud Data Integration solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

SSIS

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Integration (4th)

Talend Data Integration

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Cloud Data Integration (18th), Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) (13th)

Q&A Highlights

RajneeshShukla

Solution Architect at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

Sep 09, 2021

Which ETL tool would you recommend to populate data from OLTP to OLAP?

We have experiences only in Pentaho Data Integrator (open source competitor of the Oracle Data Integrator). But OLAP exporting wasn't in our scope until now.

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BobAmy

Sr. Architect - Data warehousing & BI at Molina Healthcare, Inc.

Robust and does a good job of handling overload conditions

We purchase an add-on called task factory primarily to allow bulk delete, update, and upsert capability. I'd like to see this be part of the standard package. I believe there are ways to build a model and set variables so that it can be a generic process. In my next system, I would like to have a generic process that would handle all the logging and processing in a model that can be modified and enhanced as the need for a better process, or different statistics to be logged is discovered. I'd want this in a way that the model can be changed and all the processes, with their unique parameters, could all be changed with the model upgraded. I believe they should add some features that help to create the code using a model. This would allow for continuous improvement of the model uses and easy replication of all the different programs that use the model.

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AntonioFonseca

Superintendente de TI (CIO) at a insurance company with 201-500 employees

Easy-to-use product with the ability to generate code efficiently

Talend's most valuable feature is its ability to generate code and packages efficiently. This feature streamlines the integration process, saving developers time and effort. Additionally, the stability of the generated code is noteworthy, as it ensures reliability over time. Despite not always producing the most aesthetically pleasing code, it eliminates critical errors, reducing the burden on developers. This stability is particularly crucial in complex integration scenarios, where errors can have significant consequences.

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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 stability are good."

"This solution is easy to implement, has a wide variety of connectors, has support for Visual Basic, and supports the C language."

"We can connect with multiple data sources easily using an external connector in SSIS."

"The performance is better than doing it in some alternative ways. We don't have to worry about so much manual work."

"There are many good features in this solution including the data fields, database integration, support for SQL views, and the lookups for matching information."

"It has good data integration and good processes."

"It's something I needed for bulk imports. I'm not a big fan of it, but I haven't seen anything better."

"In SSIS, the scope is not only to handle ETL challenges, but it will allow us to do so many other tasks, such as DBA activities, scripting, calling any .exe or scripts, etc."

More SSIS pros

"Talend Data integration has a wide library of connectors."

"I'm very passionate about this solution because if you look at any other tool that costs around $200 - $300,000, like Delphix which costs you a million dollars, Talend is very cheap and is almost is at par with what others can do. There is one thing which Delphix does which Talend cannot do, but overall, I would say apart from that, if you're looking for a solution, you should give it a try."

"The product's integration with PostgreSQL and Jira has been helpful for us. Its performance is good. However, we do not use it for large data sets."

"Talend's most valuable feature is its ability to generate code and packages efficiently."

"We have multiple use cases for this solution. We integrate with Salesforce, SAP and Oracle databases to build business logic and provide reporting."

Cons

"Video training would be a helpful addition."

"Sometimes we need to connect to AWS to get additional data sources, so we have to install some external LAN and not a regular RDBMS. We need external tools to connect. It would be great if SSIS included these tools. I'd also like some additional features for row indexing and data conversion."

"SSIS can improve in handling different data sources like Salesforce connectivity, Oracle Cloud's connectivity, etc."

"The debugging could be improved because when it came to solving the errors that I've experienced in the past, I've had to look at the documentation for more information."

"The interface could use improvement, as well as the administrative tools. Jobs fail from time to time for different reasons. It's not a problem with Microsoft, or SSIS itself. The problems are external, but to find the problems and analyze them it takes too much time."

"SSIS is not stable."

"SSIS has room for improvement, mainly because the overall package can be buggy. It often locks up, requiring a restart, which is annoying. However, since it's free, we tolerate these performance issues. I'd like to see better debugging tools in future releases and improvements in API calls; It would be helpful if SSIS had a built-in API engine so we wouldn't have to rely solely on database connections."

"SSIS should be made a little bit more intuitive and user-friendly because it needs an expert-level person to work on it."

More SSIS cons

"Due to using the open-source version of Talend Data Integration, which lacks a scheduler, our current approach involves developing jobs in Talend, exporting them as Java packages, and utilizing an external scheduler, such as Windows Scheduler, to manage the scheduling process."

"Sometimes there are bugs which are unidentified and we have to follow-up with the Talend team to resolve them. In a critical situation, it takes time for them to update patches."

"There are no concurrent licenses, they only have seat licenses on cloud. That's the whole challenge. For example, if in any project your headcount increases or decreases, you do not have that concurrence and you have a seat license, you run into challenges because you have to procure a few more licenses for getting the job done."

"The product's setup process could be simpler."

"The tool's technical support needs to be better. It doesn't have a local data center but pushes everything to the cloud. They need to check in with customers to see if they're happy and how well the solutions work. They need to assign a customer success manager for the accounts they sell."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"t's incredibly cost effective, easy to learn the basics quickly (although like all ETL tools requires the traditional learning curve to get good at) and has an immense user base."

"The solution comes free of cost."

"The solution is economical. You don't have to worry about the pricing as long as you're installing both services on the same server."

"I'm not involved in licensing details, but SSIS provides value to our organization by simplifying data management tasks."

"We purchased the standard edition of SQL Server and SSIS came with it free of charge."

"All of my clients have this product included as part of their Microsoft license."

"It would be beneficial if the solution had a less costly cloud offering."

"People have to opt for a perpetual-based licensing model."

More SSIS pricing and cost advice

"The product pricing is considered very good, especially compared to other data integration tools in the market."

"I have been using the open-source version."

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Comparison Review

it_user90069

BI Expert at a healthcare company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Feb 20, 2014

Informatica PowerCenter vs. Microsoft SSIS - each technology has its advantages but also have similarities

Technology has made it easier for businesses to organize and manipulate data to get a clearer picture of what’s going on with their business. Notably, ETL tools have made managing huge amounts of data significantly easier and faster, boosting many organizations’ business intelligence operations…

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Answers from the Community

RajneeshShukla

Solution Architect at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

Sep 9, 2021

Which ETL tool would you recommend to populate data from OLTP to OLAP?

There are two products I know about * TimeXtender : Microsoft based, Transformation logic is quiet good and can easily be extended with T-SQL , Has a semantic layer that generates metat data for cubes . price approx 40K$, works with tables . Attunity (Bought by Qlik) : technology agnostic , nice web interface , expensive > 100K€. Works with transaction logs There are many other pure ETL ...

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Stefan Schäfer

CEO / Owner with 51-200 employees

Apr 6, 2020

We usually use Talend. Look here: https://community.talend.com/t5/Design-and-Development/The-way-from-OLTP-to-OLAP/td-p/116719

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RajneeshShukla

Solution Architect at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

Apr 7, 2020

Thanks Stefan !!! May I know if Talend is opensource /free ? It is available in all 3 editions - basic , standard end enterprise? it is capable to read data from all heterogeneous system like various types of data bases and files etc..?

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

19%

Computer Software Company

12%

Government

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Retailer

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Questions from the Community

Which is better - SSIS or Informatica PowerCenter?

SSIS PowerPack is a group of drag and drop connectors for Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services, commonly called SSIS. The collection helps organizations boost productivity with code-free compo...

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What do you like most about SSIS?

The product's deployment phase is easy.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SSIS?

Utilizing SSIS involves no extra charges beyond the SQL Server license. It's an economical choice for my clients.

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What do you like most about Talend Data integration?

The product's integration with PostgreSQL and Jira has been helpful for us. Its performance is good. However, we do not use it for large data sets.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Talend Data integration?

The product pricing is considered very good, especially compared to other data integration tools in the market.

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What needs improvement with Talend Data integration?

The product's setup process could be simpler.

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Comparisons

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Compared 18% of the time

Talend Open Studio vs SSIS

Compared 12% of the time

IBM InfoSphere DataStage vs SSIS

Compared 7% of the time

Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) vs SSIS

Compared 7% of the time

dbt vs SSIS

Compared 6% of the time

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Compared 24% of the time

SAP Cloud Platform vs Talend Data Integration

Compared 16% of the time

Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) vs Talend Data Integration

Compared 10% of the time

Palantir Foundry vs Talend Data Integration

Compared 10% of the time

Microsoft Azure Logic Apps vs Talend Data Integration

Compared 9% of the time

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Also Known As

SQL Server Integration Services

Talend Cloud Integration, Talend Integration Cloud, Talend Cloud Remote Engine for AWS

Overview

SSIS is a versatile tool for data integration tasks like ETL processes, data migration, and real-time data processing. Users appreciate its ease of use, data transformation tools, scheduling capabilities, and extensive connectivity options. It enhances productivity and efficiency within organizations by streamlining data-related processes and improving data quality and consistency.

Microsoft

Talend Data Integration efficiently handles data transformation and integration with ease, supporting complex business needs. It enables seamless data management across all sources.

Talend Data Integration offers a robust platform for managing and transforming data. It connects disparate systems, enabling data flow across various environments. Users benefit from its ability to streamline processes and improve data accuracy. Its user-friendly interface and flexibility make it a preferred choice for data integration experts.

What are the key features of Talend Data Integration?

Data Transformation: Easily transforms diverse data formats to meet specific demands.
Real-time Data Integration: Facilitates immediate data flow for timely decision-making.
Scalability: Supports growing data volumes without compromising performance.
Data Quality Tools: Ensures high-quality data through built-in cleansing and profiling tools.

What benefits should be considered when evaluating Talend Data Integration?

Improved Efficiency: Streamline data processes, reducing time and resource expenditure.
Cost Savings: Minimize manual data handling and associated costs.
Enhanced Accuracy: Benefit from precise data insights due to robust data quality measures.
Flexibility: Cater to diverse data management needs, ensuring future adaptability.

In finance, Talend Data Integration enhances transaction data processing and compliance reporting. In healthcare, it ensures accurate patient data management, while in retail, it optimizes inventory and customer data analysis. Its adaptability makes it valuable across multiple sectors, addressing specific industry requirements.

Talend

Sample Customers

1. Amazon.com 2. Bank of America 3. Capital One 4. Coca-Cola 5. Dell 6. E*TRADE 7. FedEx 8. Ford Motor Company 9. Google 10. Home Depot 11. IBM 12. Intel 13. JPMorgan Chase 14. Kraft Foods 15. Lockheed Martin 16. McDonald's 17. Microsoft 18. Morgan Stanley 19. Nike 20. Oracle 21. PepsiCo 22. Procter & Gamble 23. Prudential Financial 24. RBC Capital Markets 25. SAP 26. Siemens 27. Sony 28. Toyota 29. UnitedHealth Group 30. Visa 31. Walmart 32. Wells Fargo

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