SSIS vs Unifi comparison

Microsoft and Unifi Software are both solutions in the Data Integration category. Microsoft is ranked #1 with an average rating of 7.7, while Unifi Software is ranked #59. Microsoft holds a 3.7% mindshare in DI, compared to Unifi Software’s 0.7% mindshare. Additionally, 80% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Unifi Software users who would recommend it.

SSIS

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80% willing to recommend

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 19, 2024

SSIS and Unifi are competing in the data integration and management category. Unifi seems to have the upper hand due to its advanced analytics and user-friendly interface, which offer comprehensive data insights despite higher costs.

Features: SSIS allows integration within Microsoft tools, enabling seamless workflows. It has strong data warehousing capabilities for handling large-scale ETL processes. Unifi provides powerful data visualization and real-time analytics for immediate insights, and it has the flexibility to handle varied data sources.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: SSIS benefits from robust support due to its integration with Microsoft, but deployment can be complex. Unifi offers cloud-based deployment, simplifying setup with scalable solutions. Its customer support is proactive, assisting with swift deployment and customization.

Pricing and ROI: SSIS generally involves lower upfront costs, especially for Microsoft-aligned organizations, and offers cost-effective scaling. Unifi demands higher initial investment but provides significant ROI through its analytics and adaptable solutions, justifying the cost as a strategic investment for analytics-driven businesses.

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Categories and Ranking

SSIS

Ranking in Data Integration

1st

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Unifi

Ranking in Data Integration

59th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Governance (40th), Data Preparation Tools (7th)

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Data Integration category, the mindshare of SSIS is 3.7%, down from 7.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Unifi is 0.7%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Data Integration Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
SSIS	3.7%
Unifi	0.7%
Other	95.6%

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Chris Farris

Manager, Data Operations at a manufacturing company with 5,001-10,000 employees

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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Doug Isabelle

Owner at Doc-IT

Good management and pricing but not great for enterprise environments

In a high-density location, we're running into connectivity drops. There may be too many rouge devices broadcasting, and the devices is getting interference from another channel. The only to fix this is to reboot and we need something that reboots on the fly. We also need better security for VLANs and VPNs. There are issues with certain Apple devices. Technical support is not very helpful. The initial setup, which seemed straightforward at first, had to be redone. This may not have been the fault of the product. We're not sure what went wrong.

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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 features of this solution are the fast insert and fuzzy logic matching."

"We like that this solution includes a developer edition, free of charge, to allow for training."

"It is easy to set up the solution."

"It's a competent product."

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

"The most valuable thing is that it is easy to connect with Microsoft tools. In Europe, particularly in France, a lot of companies use Excel, SQL Server, and other Microsoft tools, and it is easier to connect SSIS with Microsoft tools than other products."

"The UI is very user-friendly."

"Data Flows are the main component we use. These can range from a simple source to sink ETL, to many source to many sink dataflows."

More SSIS pros

"The controller makes it easy to control everything from one platform. The management is easy."

"It's easy to manage and support the user, our guests, and our customers if they have a problem."

Cons

"There are a lot of things that Microsoft could improve in relation to SSIS. One major problem we faced was when attempting to move some Excel files to our SQL Server. The Excel provider has a limitation that prevents importing more than 255 columns from a particular Excel file to the database. This restriction posed a significant issue for us."

"The performance of SSIS could improve when comparing it to Oracle Database."

"Options for scaling could be improved."

"We've had issues in terms of the amount of data that is transferred when we are scheduling."

"We'd like more integration capabilities."

"The solution could improve on integrating with other types of data sources."

"SSIS could be integrated with more services, such as Power BI, to make the reporting structures more user-friendly."

"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."

More SSIS cons

"It's stable, but it depends on the office and location."

"There are issues with certain Apple devices."

Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"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."

"This solution has provided an inexpensive tool, and it is easy to find experienced developers."

"The solution is available at a lesser price than that of Informatica."

"The solution comes free of cost."

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

"Our license with SSIS is annual."

"My advice is to look at what your configuration will be because most companies have their own deals with Microsoft."

More SSIS pricing and cost advice

"There is no license. The solution is free."

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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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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

16%

Computer Software Company

Government

Manufacturing Company

Retailer

11%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	27
Midsize Enterprise	19
Large Enterprise	57

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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?

Pricing is pretty reasonable, so I would rate it at a 5. However, it could be a bit cheaper.

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Also Known As

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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

The Unifi Data Platform breaks down the barriers of operational data silos and democratizes information across the enterprise. At the heart of the platform is a comprehensive suite of self-service data discovery and preparation tools to empower business users. Employing machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies, and optimized for the cloud, Unifi predicts what the business user wants to visualize and then connects the resulting data natively to the BI tool for fast, accurate results.

Unifi 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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