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At a Glance
Apache Ignite
Apache Ignite
Star Rating
(17)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (35.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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GigaSpaces
GigaSpaces
Star Rating
(15)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (50.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about GigaSpaces
AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Apache Ignite's "Data Replication" feature is robust, allowing for seamless data synchronization across distributed systems, while GigaSpaces users mention that its "Auto Recovery" capabilities provide a more reliable failover mechanism, ensuring minimal downtime during outages.
  • Reviewers mention that Apache Ignite excels in "Performance Analysis" with its integrated cache, which significantly boosts data retrieval speeds, whereas GigaSpaces users highlight the effectiveness of its "Query Optimization" tools, which enhance the efficiency of complex queries.
  • G2 users say that GigaSpaces offers superior "User Access Control" features, providing granular permissions that enhance security, while reviewers of Apache Ignite note that its "Data Management" capabilities are more flexible, allowing for easier schema evolution and data type handling.
  • Users on G2 report that Apache Ignite's "Real-Time Data Collection" is a standout feature, enabling immediate data processing, while GigaSpaces users appreciate its "Disaster Recovery" options, which are designed to protect data integrity in case of system failures.
  • Reviewers mention that GigaSpaces shines in "Cloud Processing" capabilities, making it a preferred choice for enterprises looking to leverage cloud infrastructure, while users of Apache Ignite highlight its "Data Visualization" tools as particularly user-friendly and effective for data analysis.
  • Users say that Apache Ignite's "Integrated Cache" feature is highly praised for its performance in high-throughput environments, while GigaSpaces users report that its "Multi-User Environment" support is more robust, facilitating better collaboration among teams working on shared data sets.
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Entry-Level Pricing
Apache Ignite
No pricing available
GigaSpaces
No pricing available
Free Trial
Apache Ignite
No trial information available
GigaSpaces
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
15
8.6
7
Ease of Use
7.4
16
8.3
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Ease of Setup
7.8
6
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Ease of Admin
7.5
6
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Quality of Support
7.1
13
8.3
7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
6.1
6
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Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
14
10.0
5
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Shared Categories
Apache Ignite
Apache Ignite
GigaSpaces
GigaSpaces
Apache Ignite and GigaSpaces are categorized as Key Value Databases
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Apache Ignite
Apache Ignite
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
29.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
35.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
35.3%
GigaSpaces
GigaSpaces
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
8.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
41.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
50.0%
Reviewers' Industry
Apache Ignite
Apache Ignite
Information Technology and Services
29.4%
Computer Software
17.6%
Financial Services
11.8%
Telecommunications
5.9%
Retail
5.9%
Other
29.4%
GigaSpaces
GigaSpaces
Internet
16.7%
Automotive
16.7%
Retail
8.3%
Investment Banking
8.3%
Information Technology and Services
8.3%
Other
41.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
Apache Ignite
Apache Ignite
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Mahesh N.
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Mahesh N.
Verified User in Telecommunications

Since all data in Ignite is off heap you can expect very nice GC profile if you can keep your allocation rates modest. BinaryObject API is useful since you read a field without full object deserialisation and you do not need domain classes present on...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Supun N.
SN
Supun N.
Verified User in Research

I found the documentation and starter material available for Ignite is not very comprehensive and helpful. Also, the server and distributed management of Ignite workers is not very streamlined yet. You need to manually ssh into servers to restart a worker...

GigaSpaces
GigaSpaces
Most Helpful Favorable Review
SG
Sreeram G.
Verified User in Investment Banking

Its relatively new and well maintained with active support .     Based on Java     Ability to load balance , replication and failover features.     Flexibility and Stability     Support for automated Testing.

Most Helpful Critical Review
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Discussions
Apache Ignite
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GigaSpaces
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