Compare AWS Glue and Informatica PowerCenter 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (47.6% of reviews)
Enterprise (78.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
AWS Glue
Star Rating
(193)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (47.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about AWS GlueInformatica PowerCenter
Star Rating
(85)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (78.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Informatica PowerCenterSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that "Informatica PowerCenter" excels in "Data Transformation" with a score of 9.1, while "AWS Glue" follows closely with a score of 8.8. Reviewers mention that Informatica's robust transformation capabilities allow for complex data manipulations, making it a preferred choice for enterprises with intricate data workflows.
- Reviewers mention that "AWS Glue" shines in "Ease of Setup" with a score of 8.6 compared to "Informatica PowerCenter's" 7.4. Users on G2 appreciate Glue's serverless architecture, which simplifies the initial setup process and reduces the time to get started.
- G2 users highlight "Informatica PowerCenter's" superior "Data Governance" features, particularly in "Dynamic Data Masking" with a score of 8.8, while "AWS Glue" does not have a comparable feature. Reviewers say this capability is crucial for organizations that prioritize data security and compliance.
- Users say that "AWS Glue" offers better "Scalability" with a score of 8.8, compared to "Informatica PowerCenter's" 8.7. Reviewers mention that Glue's serverless model allows for seamless scaling based on workload, making it ideal for fluctuating data processing needs.
- Reviewers mention that "Informatica PowerCenter" provides a more comprehensive "Quality of Support" with a score of 8.5, while "AWS Glue" scores slightly lower at 8.4. Users report that Informatica's support team is highly responsive and knowledgeable, which is essential for enterprise-level implementations.
- Users on G2 report that "Informatica PowerCenter" has a more extensive "Breadth of Data Sources" with a score of 8.5, while "AWS Glue" also performs well but does not match the variety offered by Informatica. Reviewers say this flexibility is vital for organizations that need to integrate diverse data sources into their workflows.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
AWS Glue
No pricing availableInformatica PowerCenter
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AWS Glue
Free Trial is available
Informatica PowerCenter
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.5
151
8.8
67
Ease of Use
8.4
153
8.1
67
Ease of Setup
8.6
68
7.4
35
Ease of Admin
8.3
64
7.9
33
Quality of Support
8.4
149
8.5
63
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
64
8.1
32
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
150
9.1
62
Features by Category
Data Governance
8.5
16
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
8.7
14
Not enough data
Data Preparation
8.2
17
Not enough data
8.9
15
Not enough data
8.9
16
Not enough data
8.8
18
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.2
16
Not enough data
9.0
16
Not enough data
8.9
16
Not enough data
8.6
18
Not enough data
Artificial Intelligence
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Data Source Access
8.5
60
Not enough data
8.4
59
Not enough data
8.5
56
Not enough data
Data Interaction
8.3
56
Not enough data
8.5
60
Not enough data
8.3
60
Not enough data
8.8
60
Not enough data
8.6
54
Not enough data
8.9
59
Not enough data
8.6
56
Not enough data
8.2
57
Not enough data
Data Exporting
8.5
57
Not enough data
8.2
58
Not enough data
8.3
60
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Administration
9.1
23
9.0
12
9.0
23
8.2
12
9.1
25
9.2
12
Federation
9.1
24
8.9
12
9.2
23
8.5
11
8.9
22
8.5
10
8.9
22
8.3
11
Transformation
8.7
24
9.2
12
9.1
23
8.8
12
8.6
24
8.8
12
Management
8.7
61
8.9
19
8.7
56
8.6
15
Functionality
9.0
67
9.2
19
8.8
69
9.1
19
9.2
68
9.2
19
8.7
65
8.5
19
8.8
65
8.7
17
Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
8.5
11
Management
9.1
18
Not enough data
9.0
19
Not enough data
9.1
18
Not enough data
9.1
17
Not enough data
Solution Provision
9.0
16
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
8.9
16
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
AWS Glue and Informatica PowerCenter are categorized as Data Virtualization and ETL Tools
Unique Categories
AWS Glue is categorized as AWS Marketplace, Data Replication, Data Preparation, Machine Learning Data Catalog, and Big Data Integration Platforms
Informatica PowerCenter is categorized as On-Premise Data Integration and Data Mapping
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AWS Glue
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Informatica PowerCenter
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
17.8%
Computer Software
14.6%
Financial Services
6.5%
Hospital & Health Care
5.4%
Computer & Network Security
4.3%
Other
51.4%
Information Technology and Services
35.9%
Insurance
7.7%
Financial Services
6.4%
Banking
6.4%
Computer Software
5.1%
Other
38.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
AWS Glue
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
It is easily used with spark code, easy logging with cloudwatch and easy to debug.Run time is also very less compared to other etl tools
Most Helpful Critical Review
Sonali A.
Verified User in Information Services
AWS Glue is not user friendly,the transformation components that we have are not useful in different scenarios and we need to use custom transformation for everything,including even very basic operations.
Informatica PowerCenter
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Nikhil P.
Verified User in Consumer Goods
- GUI based Power Data Integrator - Best in class with tight integration with industry leading databases like Oracle & Teradata - Always leading with cutting edge features like JSON webservice support, CDC, Cloud, Data Virtualization
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Adaptability to cloud and big data is slow
Verified User in Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
It is easily used with spark code, easy logging with cloudwatch and easy to debug.Run time is also very less compared to other etl tools
Nikhil P.
Verified User in Consumer Goods
- GUI based Power Data Integrator - Best in class with tight integration with industry leading databases like Oracle & Teradata - Always leading with cutting edge features like JSON webservice support, CDC, Cloud, Data Virtualization
Sonali A.
Verified User in Information Services
AWS Glue is not user friendly,the transformation components that we have are not useful in different scenarios and we need to use custom transformation for everything,including even very basic operations.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Adaptability to cloud and big data is slow
Alternatives
Discussions
What does AWS Glue do?
2 comments
SG
AWS Glue helps you build a data pipeline which can be used for data visualization or storing the data after transforming it in glue using pyspark.
it can...Read more
What are the main components of AWS Glue?
2 comments
MR
AWS Glue is a fully managed ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) service that simplifies the process of preparing and loading data for analytics. Its...Read more
What are the features of glue?
1 comment
RV
AWS Glue is a fully managed extract, transform, and load (ETL) service offered by Amazon Web Services.
Features of AWS glue are
1.Data Catalog: AWS Glue...Read more
Informatica PowerCenter has no discussions with answers
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