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Professor of Digital Production at a educational organization with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Feb 2, 2024
Stable, pretty straightforward to understand and offers drag-and-drop functionality
Pros and Cons
  • "I've never had any problems with stability."
  • "It's pretty straightforward to understand. So, if you understand what the pipeline is, you can use the drag-and-drop functionality without much training. Doing the same thing in Python requires so much more training. That's why I use KNIME."
  • "In the last update, KNIME started hiding a lot of the nodes. It doesn't mean hiding, but you need to know what you're looking for. Before that, you had just a tree that you could click, and you could get an overview of what kind of nodes do I have. Right now, it's like you need to know which node you need, and then you can start typing, but it's actually more difficult to find them."

What is our primary use case?

I'm a professor at the local university. So, I used it to train virtual students in mechanical engineering.

I'm training a class for mechanical engineers on factory utilization and the basics of data science. That's what I use it for.

What is most valuable?

It's pretty straightforward to understand. So, if you understand what the pipeline is, you can use the drag-and-drop functionality without much training. Doing the same thing in Python requires so much more training. That's why I use KNIME.

What needs improvement?

In the last update, KNIME started hiding a lot of the nodes. It doesn't mean hiding, but you need to know what you're looking for. Before that, you had just a tree that you could click, and you could get an overview of what kind of nodes do I have. 

Right now, it's like you need to know which node you need, and then you can start typing, but it's actually more difficult to find them.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using it for four years. 

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I've never had any problems with it, so it's a ten out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I would rate the scalability a nine out of ten. For a basic training course, it's still fine. But I'm not a professional in using KNIME.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I used RapidMiner. I have not been using it in six years. I used to use it six years ago. Then I switched to KNIME because a lot of my colleagues are using KNIME, so it felt like the right way to do it.  

Moreover, I switched from one university to another, and at my new university, other colleagues are using KNIME as well. So, for the students, it's easier to go just with one product.

How was the initial setup?

Overall, it's still easier than using Python, so it's still fine. But, actually, they made it more complex by switching from the last version to the one before.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

We're using the free academic license just locally. I went for KNIME because they have a free academic license. And to be honest, I never bothered to check the prices.

What other advice do I have?

I like it a lot. I would advise that you shouldn't be afraid of data science. It's actually straightforward.

Overall, I would rate the solution a nine out of ten. 

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Professor at a university with 51-200 employees
Real User
Nov 20, 2023
An excellent choice for users seeking a powerful and flexible platform for data analytics and machine learning offering user-friendly visual interface, extensive library of plugins, and robust support
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable is the ability to seamlessly connect operators without the need for extensive programming."
  • "To enhance accessibility and user-friendliness, there is a need for improvements in the interface and usability of deep learning and large-scale learning languages."

What is our primary use case?

As a university professor instructing courses on data mining and machine learning, I incorporate both KNIME and another software application into my teaching. This approach allows me to demonstrate various use cases effectively. I actively engage my students by having them utilize both software applications, providing practical hands-on experience in the areas of data mining and machine learning.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable is the ability to seamlessly connect operators without the need for extensive programming.

What needs improvement?

To enhance accessibility and user-friendliness, there is a need for improvements in the interface and usability of deep learning and large-scale learning languages.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using it for more than ten years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I would rate its stability capabilities nine out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It provides good scalability abilities, I would rate it eight out of ten. Currently, more than sixty individuals use it on a daily basis.

How are customer service and support?

They are helpful and I am highly satisfied with their customer support services. I would rate it nine out of ten.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We use Orange as well.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

While there are certain limitations in functionality, you can still utilize it efficiently free of charge.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend it, especially for those who prefer not to program or have limited coding intervention. Overall, I would rate it nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Customs officer at a government with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Sep 28, 2023
A user-friendly tool that offers an open-source version
Pros and Cons
  • "It is a stable solution...It is a scalable solution."
  • "The most difficult part of the solution revolves around its areas concerning machine learning and deep learning."

What is our primary use case?

I use KNIME for analysis-related purposes. I am currently in the process of developing some models for analysis.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the fact that it is a user-friendly tool where a person doesn't have to get involved with codes since you just need to drag the nodes to create your model, which is a very easy process for me.

What needs improvement?

The most difficult part of the solution revolves around its areas concerning machine learning and deep learning. The aforementioned area can be considered for improvement.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using KNIME since 2019. I am an end user of the solution.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is a stable solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is a scalable solution.

I am the only user of the solution in my company. I do provide training to other employees in my company on how to use KNIME.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I have experience with Excel, and I faced some limitations since my company had loads of data to analyze. Considering that my company had loads of data to analyze, I would say I find KNIME to be very useful.

How was the initial setup?

My company has some problems related to the solution's updates. I don't know if there are some restrictions from my organization because of which I cannot update or install some extensions.

The solution can be deployed in a few minutes.

The solution is currently deployed only on my personal computer, which I use in my company.

Only one person or an IT administrator is required to take care of the installation phase of the product.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

KNIME is a cheap product. I currently use KNIME's open-source version.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I have experience with Python. Compared to Python, KNIME is better because of the user-friendliness it provides. With KNIME, you don't have to get involved with codes. KNIME provides nodes, making it a very easy tool to use.

What other advice do I have?

I have not received any response from my company, though I had proposed to my organization to buy KNIME so that we can use it on the servers since, right now, it is like a standalone tool used on my personal computer only. I am just a basic and not an advanced user of KNIME. I find KNIME to be a very useful tool.

Speaking about the maintenance phase of the product, I would like to say that I cannot update the solution. If a new version is released, I cannot update the product. I always have to request my organization and the IT team to download and install the product's new version for me.

I recommend others to use KNIME. I have recommended KNIME to my colleagues.

I rate the overall solution an eight out of ten.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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reviewer2230581 - PeerSpot reviewer
SAP Fi Consultant at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Jul 21, 2023
Allows integration of data from multiple sources but complexities in integrating with certain systems
Pros and Cons
  • "I've tried to utilize KNIME to the fullest extent possible to replace Excel."
  • "I've had some problems integrating KNIME with other solutions."

What is our primary use case?

It's mostly data preprocessing, handling, and processing (ETL) processes, as well as expanding the transport load. 

Additionally, we also work on various machine learning tasks, such as regression models and other small topics related to machine learning.

What is most valuable?

I've tried to utilize KNIME to the fullest extent possible to replace Excel. Our company has been heavily reliant on Excel for generating reports and performing data transformations. With KNIME, I've been able to combine data from Excel, SQL Server, and various other resources efficiently.

What needs improvement?

There are a few aspects that I am not entirely satisfied with. For instance, when integrating KNIME with our SAP system ERP and HANA, it's not as straightforward as expected. We need to find alternative connectors like the Teradata connector, which adds complexity.

So far, I've had some problems integrating KNIME with other solutions. Thus, it could be an area of improvement. 

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using KNIME for two years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Overall, the product has been stable. It has efficiently handled the tasks we have encountered so far.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

There are two end-users using KNIME in our organization. Because we are still beginners, we are only using it to learn how it works and get a better understanding of the system. We are not yet certain if we will use it extensively for all topics.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was easy. 

What about the implementation team?

I deployed the solution myself. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

We use the free version only. 

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We are working with KNIME on some small projects, but we are also looking for an alternative solution to explore.

What other advice do I have?

Overall, I would rate KNIME a seven out of ten because we faced a problem with the integration with other products, like SAP.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Uzair Faruqi - PeerSpot reviewer
Head Of Analytics at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
Jan 14, 2023
Useful no code design, easy setup, but lacking hyperparameter tuning tools
Pros and Cons
  • "One of the greatest advantages of KNIME is that it can be used by those without any coding experience. those with no coding background can use it."
  • "When deploying models on a regular system, it works fine. However, when accuracy is a priority, hyperparameter tuning is necessary. Currently, KNIME doesn't have the best tools for this which they could improve in this area."

What is our primary use case?

We are using KNIME for price prediction, privacy missions, the commander model, ETL, and a couple of algorithms we've developed.

What is most valuable?

One of the greatest advantages of KNIME is that it can be used by those without any coding experience. Even those with no coding background can use it. 

KNIME can be used by people without coding experience. It can be used by people who don't have an IT background and don't have coding knowledge. This is different from Python or R, which require coding experience to use.

What needs improvement?

When deploying models on a regular system, it works fine. However, when accuracy is a priority, hyperparameter tuning is necessary. Currently, KNIME doesn't have the best tools for this which they could improve in this area.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using KNIME for approximately one month.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I'm not sure if it is stable, we'll have to see how KNIME performs with larger amounts of data, as I have heard it is not very reliable. With smaller data sets, however, it seems to be stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We will use this solution more in the future when we do not need people with coding experience.

We have two people who are using this solution in my organization.

How are customer service and support?

I have not used the support from KNIME.

I used the open-source package and started experimenting with it in Python, R, and KNIME. For KNIME, I had to go through the KNIME forum for troubleshooting. I didn't get a response for any of the issues I encountered on the KNIME forum. As for other open-source languages, I haven't received a response for any of the issues I faced either.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup of KNIME is easy. It can be done with the interface within half an hour.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I had taken some online courses and read about KNIME, and I wanted to try out a drag-and-drop software. I was interested in evaluating KNIME, and this is why I am using it.

What other advice do I have?

My advice to those who are new to data science and don't have any coding experience would be to use KNIME, along with some other programming languages. KNIME is great for creating visualizations and dashboards, and I have advised a few of my colleagues to use it for their own projects.

I rate KNIME a seven out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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reviewer1515237 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Top 20
Aug 8, 2024
Provides data analytics with easy setup and vast documentation

What is our primary use case?

We use the solution for data analytics and logic design.

How has it helped my organization?

The product is working fine with Oracle.

What needs improvement?

It is is written in Java. If they can output the Javascript, it will be much better. Also, it could be integrated with Visual Studio.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using KNIME for three years.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

20 users are using this solution. Scalability is quite easy, but handling many notes can become messy.

How are customer service and support?

Most of the things is available in the community.

How was the initial setup?

It's quite easy to setup.

I have a CSV reader. When I reset that CS reader, and It gave some error.

What other advice do I have?

I have a CSV reader, and I encounter an error whenever I try to save. However, if I reset the CSV reader, I am able to save successfully. It’s a rare issue, but there's something wrong with the CSV reader. The error message doesn't provide a solution, only indicating a problem with the CSV reader.

I want to save the project but always face saving issues. If I reset the node, the saving works fine. The error message isn’t clear about what is wrong or how to fix it. I discovered on my own that resetting the CSV reader from green to yellow allows me to save the project. This issue is quite rare.

Last Friday, there was a widespread CrowdStrike issue, and I had to restart my computer. After restarting, I lost my entire project.

I recommend the solution.

Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

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Software developer at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Oct 31, 2023
Is user friendly and you can simply drag and drop elements to create your model
Pros and Cons
  • "It allows for a user-friendly approach where you can simply drag and drop elements to create your model, which is a convenient and effective idea."
  • "The pricing needs improvement."

What is our primary use case?

I encountered a problem that I managed to resolve effectively. I documented the issue in a paper and aimed to determine if the issue was due to normal network behavior or an anomaly. To investigate, I employed machine learning models and used the KNIME’s database. I gathered a significant amount of data and extensively applied machine learning models. Ultimately, I achieved improved data accuracy, especially in the context of network data.

What is most valuable?

I believe that some individuals may not be skilled programmers, and this is where the agenda comes in. It allows for a user-friendly approach where you can simply drag and drop elements to create your model, which is a convenient and effective idea.   

What needs improvement?

The pricing needs improvement. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using KNIME for the past six months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is stable solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is scalable solution. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

It is expensive to procure the license.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate the overall solution an eight out of ten. I would suggest this application to individuals involved in auditing. It's user-friendly and makes it easy to initiate model creation.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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COULIBALY ZOUMANA - PeerSpot reviewer
Cybersecurity web editor at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Jun 19, 2023
Highly stable but dynamic column name feature needs improvement
Pros and Cons
  • "I would rate the stability of KNIME a ten out of ten."
  • "The dynamic column name feature could be improved. When attempting to automate processes involving columns, such as with companies, it becomes difficult to achieve the same result when we make changes."

What is our primary use case?

I am an intern. I am pursuing my master’s degree. I use this solution to propose a solution for accreditation review. I needed a tool to automate this task for my sources. This solution has helped me to do that.

What needs improvement?

The dynamic column name feature could be improved. When attempting to automate processes involving columns, such as with companies, it becomes difficult to achieve the same result when we make changes. So maybe it would be helpful to have a way to find similar column names automatically and execute a single approval, for instance.

In future releases, I can suggest having an API along with tools or services. This would allow for customization since the API is already available in other versions.

So, I suggest having an API for customization.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using KNIME for six months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I would rate the stability of KNIME a ten out of ten. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I would rate the scalability of KNIME a six out of ten. 

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I have used Alteryx. I prefer this solution over Alteryx because of the pricing point. KNIME is free and open source. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is easy. I will rate my experience with the initial setup a nine out of ten, where one means it's difficult to set up, while ten means it's very easy.

What about the implementation team?

I deployed the solution myself. It took around one month to deploy it. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

KNIME is free and open source. I would rate the pricing model one out of ten, where one is low price, and ten is high price. 

What other advice do I have?

It is a good tool and easy to learn. We do not need to know the codes before using the solution.

Overall, I would rate the solution a seven out of ten. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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