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SSIS vs Toad Data Point comparison

Microsoft and Quest Software are both solutions in the Data Integration category. Microsoft is ranked #2 with an average rating of 7.8, while Quest Software is ranked #29 with an average rating of 9.0. Microsoft holds a 5.7% mindshare in DI, compared to Quest Software’s 0.6% mindshare. Additionally, 80% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Quest Software users who would recommend it.
SSIS
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80% willing to recommend
Toad Data Point
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100% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 19, 2024

SSIS and Toad Data Point compete in data integration and analytics. SSIS leads with robust data transformation capabilities within the Microsoft ecosystem, whereas Toad Data Point stands out for its cross-platform versatility and broad data connectivity.

Features: SSIS provides strong data handling, native integration, and automation with Microsoft services, ideal for Windows environments. Toad Data Point offers cross-platform compatibility, data profiling, and visualization tools. These features provide seamless integration in Microsoft settings for SSIS, while Toad Data Point facilitates broader database connectivity and user-friendly features.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: SSIS is easier to deploy for users familiar with Microsoft services, with various support channels. Toad Data Point requires configuration across different environments but provides tutorials and documentation. SSIS benefits Microsoft users, while Toad Data Point offers support resources across multiple platforms.

Pricing and ROI: SSIS has higher initial setup costs due to Microsoft licensing but achieves strong ROI within existing infrastructures. Toad Data Point provides flexible pricing with subscription options, suitable for businesses with diverse database needs, offering cost-effective solutions for broader data requirements.

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Categories and Ranking

SSIS
Ranking in Data Integration
2nd
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
75
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Toad Data Point
Ranking in Data Integration
29th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
Data Preparation Tools (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Data Integration category, the mindshare of SSIS is 5.7%, down from 7.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Toad Data Point is 0.6%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Integration Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
SSIS5.7%
Toad Data Point0.6%
Other93.7%
Data Integration
 

Featured Reviews

Chris Farris - PeerSpot reviewer
User-friendly interface facilitates efficient data migration and reduces operational overhead
Its usability and ease of use are standout features. It is really easy to use - almost too easy at times. Users don't have to be experts to use their tool set and utilize the clicking mechanisms, drop down boxes, and other features to build a package and run it. The configuration is very easy and the system is very stable. I would rate it at a 10 as it is highly reliable; we have never had any problems with it. Very little maintenance is required on my side. While you need to keep the product up to date, the maintenance requirements are minimal. SSIS integrates with all Microsoft tools seamlessly. We have used it against Oracle, DB2 and SQL. It integrates and can move data around from any data platforms, making it very diverse in that standpoint. It is a very robust tool that can work with many data sources, and its main strength is that it is extremely easy to use.
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Aaron Payne - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers power developers the tooling they need
I am not the end user of this solution. I am not close enough to it because I manage the platform that it runs against. The end users who use the Toad tool come against the database that my team manages, so it is hard for me to provide any area for improvement when it comes to the Toad tool. However, in the administration case, cost is a significant issue. The Mac license is incredibly expensive. It is 1,600 dollars each, which is more than the Windows version. Scalability is difficult when it is that costly.
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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 most valuable feature of SSIS is that you can take data from other servers which are not MS SQL Server or Oracle."
"This solution is easy to implement, has a wide variety of connectors, has support for Visual Basic, and supports the C language."
"It has good data integration and good processes."
"The technical support is very good."
"It's already very user-friendly and has a good dashboard."
"SSIS is easy to use."
"SSIS' best feature is SFTP connectivity."
"The reporting on the solution is perfect. I didn't expect to see reporting features, but they are great."
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"The Connectivity and Connection Manager supports a broad number of connection types, and it is trivial for end-users to set up their own connections to sources."
"One of the greatest features is that you can get data from anywhere to anywhere with Toad Data Point."
"The most valuable features of Toad Data are you could write a parameterized query and it wouldn't error out, it would give you the parameters that you could input. The auto-formatting feature is useful because it was great for keeping your queries neat and understandable. The auto comment, and uncomment toggles that you could do were convenient."
"We love it."
"With Toad Data Point, I can automate most steps automatically."
"I have never experienced any issues with customer service."
"It provides better SQL development tooling than SQL Developer, which is not a sufficient tool for all development use cases. It offers power developers the tools they need."
"The best thing about it is its automation features."
 

Cons

"SSIS has a difficult learning curve when dealing with complex transformations."
"It needs more integration tools, so you can connect to different sources."
"The performance of this solution is not as good as other tools in the market."
"We would like the solution to be expanded so that it is available for other platforms than just Microsoft."
"I have a tool called ZappySys. I need that tool to cut down on the complexity of SSIS. That tool really helps with a quick turnaround. I can do things quickly, and I can do things accurately. I can get better reporting on errors."
"I would like to see better technical documentation because many times information is missing."
"It hangs a lot of the time."
"SSIS doesn't have a very good user interface, but if you can work with it, it'll provide you with almost all of the functionality."
More SSIS cons
"It's not user-friendly. Once you start using it, you eventually get to know the features."
"It's not user-friendly. Once you start using it, you eventually get to know the features."
"I used their report writing a little bit, however, it could improve since it's not a really good report writer and it's a little clunky."
"The Mac license is incredibly expensive. It is 1,600 dollars each, which is more than the Windows version. Scalability is difficult when it is that costly."
"The Mac license is incredibly expensive. It is 1,600 dollars each, which is more than the Windows version."
"Toad Data could improve by having additional features, such as query prediction. This could help someone who's not the strongest programmer. If the software could help them write queries correctly it would be very helpful, especially for small development teams or teams that lack the input skills necessary to write and program efficiently."
"I used their report writing a little bit, however, it could improve since it's not a really good report writer and it's a little clunky."
"On the scheduling server, some scheduled reports just sit there and never execute for the first time. After manually executing the first time, they run with no issues."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We purchased the standard edition of SQL Server and SSIS came with it free of charge."
"This solution has provided an inexpensive tool, and it is easy to find experienced developers."
"It comes bundled with other solutions, which makes it difficult to get the price on the specific product."
"SSIS' licensing is a little high, but it gives good value for money."
"This solution is a free of charge addition to our SQL licence. However, the only way this tool can be utilized is as a feature of the SQL licence, which may make it unattractive to organizations who don't wish to purchase the wider-ranging licence."
"People have to opt for a perpetual-based licensing model."
"If you don't want to pay a lot of money, you can go for SSIS, as its open-source version is available. When it comes to licensing, SSIS can be expensive."
"The solution comes free of cost."
More SSIS pricing and cost advice
"The Mac licenses are expensive, costing 1,600 dollars each. This is much higher than for the Windows version. I maintain a very limited number of licenses due to this cost."
"The cost of this product is reasonable."
"The price of Toad Data Point was approximately $500 annually."
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Comparison Review

it_user90069 - PeerSpot reviewer
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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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
18%
Computer Software Company
10%
Government
8%
Healthcare Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
33%
Healthcare Company
10%
Insurance Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business26
Midsize Enterprise19
Large Enterprise57
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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?
It was included in our licensing for SQL server, and our licensing for SQL server was extremely cheap, making it a very good price point for us.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Toad Data Point?
The pricing for Toad Data Point is where it gets into trouble. Microsoft is free, so if you get SQL Server, you get all the other stuff with it. You have to use several Microsoft tools that don't a...
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What needs improvement with Toad Data Point?
I used their report writing a little bit, however, it could improve since it's not a really good report writer and it's a little clunky.
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What is your primary use case for Toad Data Point?
When I use it, I'm using it for writing SQL or testing SQL code. I used to use it for moving data, loading files into database tables, from tables to other tables.
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Also Known As

SQL Server Integration Services
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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
Toad Data Point is a cross-platform, self-service, data-integration tool that simplifies data access, preparation and provisioning. It provides nearly limitless data connectivity, desktop data integration, visual query building and workflow automation.
Quest Software
 

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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