Compare Azure Synapse Analytics and Databricks Data Intelligence Platform 
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Market Segments
Enterprise (40.0% of reviews)
Enterprise (46.4% of reviews)
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No pricing available
No pricing available
Azure Synapse Analytics
Star Rating
(41)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (40.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Azure Synapse AnalyticsDatabricks Data Intelligence Platform
Star Rating
(424)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
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- Users report that the Data Integration feature in Databricks Data Intelligence Platform scores a remarkable 9.0, highlighting its robust capabilities in connecting various data sources seamlessly. In contrast, Azure Synapse Analytics has a lower score of 8.0, which some reviewers mention as a limitation when dealing with complex data environments.
- Reviewers mention that Databricks excels in Data Lake Analytics with a score of 8.8, providing powerful tools for analyzing large datasets. Azure Synapse, while still strong at 8.6, is noted by users as less intuitive in navigating its data lake functionalities.
- G2 users highlight the superior Workflow Management capabilities of Databricks, scoring 9.3, which allows for more efficient data processing and task automation. Users on G2 report that Azure Synapse's score of 8.6 does not offer the same level of flexibility and ease of use in managing workflows.
- Reviewers say that the Model Registry feature in Databricks, with a score of 8.9, is particularly praised for its ability to manage machine learning models effectively. In comparison, Azure Synapse's score of 8.4 is seen as lacking in this area, with users expressing a desire for more comprehensive model management tools.
- Users report that Databricks shines in Real-Time Data Collection, achieving a score of 8.4, which is crucial for businesses needing immediate insights. Azure Synapse, with a score of 7.8, is mentioned by reviewers as having slower data collection processes, which can hinder timely decision-making.
- Reviewers mention that the Built-In Data Analytics feature in Azure Synapse, scoring 8.8, is highly regarded for its user-friendly interface and powerful analytics capabilities. However, Databricks, with a score of 8.5, is noted for its advanced analytics features that some users find more complex but ultimately more powerful for in-depth analysis.
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
33
8.9
318
Ease of Use
9.0
34
8.8
320
Ease of Setup
9.1
15
8.6
205
Ease of Admin
9.2
11
8.1
92
Quality of Support
8.9
29
8.5
298
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
11
8.6
92
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
34
9.5
304
Features by Category
Administration
Not enough data
8.8
36
Not enough data
9.0
35
Not enough data
9.2
36
Not enough data
9.0
37
Management
Not enough data
8.7
35
Not enough data
9.0
35
Not enough data
9.0
35
Not enough data
8.8
35
Not enough data
9.1
35
Compliance
Not enough data
9.1
36
Not enough data
8.8
35
Not enough data
9.1
34
Not enough data
8.7
34
Security
Not enough data
9.0
34
Not enough data
9.0
35
Not enough data
9.1
35
Data Quality
Not enough data
9.1
35
Not enough data
8.6
35
Not enough data
9.1
35
Maintainence
Not enough data
9.0
35
Not enough data
9.0
35
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.8
35
Not enough data
9.0
35
Management
Not enough data
8.3
95
Not enough data
8.3
91
Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
98
Not enough data
9.3
99
Not enough data
9.1
100
Not enough data
8.9
93
Not enough data
9.1
96
Deployment
Not enough data
8.7
37
Not enough data
8.7
38
Not enough data
8.6
39
Not enough data
8.8
39
Not enough data
8.8
39
Deployment
Not enough data
8.7
36
Not enough data
8.6
37
Not enough data
8.3
41
Not enough data
8.8
40
Not enough data
9.0
40
Management
Not enough data
8.8
36
Not enough data
8.6
37
Not enough data
9.2
33
Not enough data
9.0
41
Operations
Not enough data
8.5
37
Not enough data
8.7
36
Not enough data
8.8
37
Management
Not enough data
8.7
37
Not enough data
8.4
36
Not enough data
9.2
34
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
System
Not enough data
8.8
99
Not enough data
8.6
94
Not enough data
7.8
95
Model Development
Not enough data
8.8
89
Not enough data
7.9
96
Not enough data
8.4
94
Not enough data
8.8
96
Model Development
Not enough data
8.4
93
Not enough data
8.7
98
Not enough data
8.5
96
Machine/Deep Learning Services
Not enough data
8.3
85
Not enough data
8.7
90
Not enough data
8.3
83
Not enough data
8.2
86
Machine/Deep Learning Services
Not enough data
8.2
85
Not enough data
8.4
86
Not enough data
8.2
85
Not enough data
8.5
87
Deployment
Not enough data
8.5
90
Not enough data
8.8
94
Not enough data
8.9
98
Deployment
Not enough data
8.4
92
Not enough data
8.7
98
Not enough data
8.8
98
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Data Management
Not enough data
9.1
131
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
130
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
126
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
128
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
118
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
121
|
Verified
Integration
Not enough data
8.8
117
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
118
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
127
|
Verified
Deployment
Not enough data
7.9
107
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
128
|
Verified
Performance
Not enough data
9.1
129
|
Verified
Security
Not enough data
8.6
120
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
121
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Data Management
Not enough data
9.0
37
Not enough data
8.2
36
Not enough data
8.5
37
Not enough data
9.0
35
Analytics
Not enough data
8.7
35
Not enough data
8.4
34
Monitoring and Management
Not enough data
8.1
35
Not enough data
8.1
35
Cloud Deployment
Not enough data
9.1
32
Not enough data
9.1
32
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Database
7.8
6
8.6
122
8.3
6
8.9
129
8.6
6
9.2
129
Integrations
Not enough data
8.3
114
8.9
6
9.2
131
Platform
8.1
6
9.0
125
8.3
6
8.8
128
8.9
6
9.2
131
Processing
8.6
6
9.0
128
8.6
6
9.0
127
Data Transformation
8.9
9
8.8
153
8.5
10
8.9
160
Connectivity
8.8
8
8.6
137
9.4
9
9.2
159
8.8
10
9.0
151
9.4
9
9.1
160
Operations
8.7
9
8.3
158
9.0
10
8.8
153
8.5
8
8.6
141
8.8
8
8.6
141
8.8
10
9.4
155
Building Reports
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Azure Synapse Analytics and Databricks Data Intelligence Platform are categorized as Big Data Processing and Distribution and Big Data Analytics
Unique Categories
Azure Synapse Analytics is categorized as Big Data Integration Platforms
Databricks Data Intelligence Platform is categorized as DataOps Platforms, MLOps Platforms, ETL Tools, Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms, Data Warehouse, and Data Governance
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Azure Synapse Analytics
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Databricks Data Intelligence Platform
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
47.5%
Computer Software
15.0%
Hospital & Health Care
10.0%
Telecommunications
5.0%
Retail
5.0%
Other
17.5%
Information Technology and Services
15.0%
Computer Software
10.0%
Financial Services
9.5%
Marketing and Advertising
4.1%
Consulting
3.9%
Other
57.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
Azure Synapse Analytics
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Nikunj A.
Verified User in Insurance
Flexibility, and scalability also dont have to worry about maintaining it can also do schedule maintenance
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Management Consulting
Dislike is not specific it is a bit costly and SQL data pool connectivity needs to be improved. It hangs when a large amount of data comes from more than 100K rows also query takes time to run sometimes it gives a timeout error.
Databricks Data Intelligence Platform
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Alihan Z.
Verified User in Telecommunications
A great experience that combines ML-Runtimes - MLFlow and Spark. The ability to use Python, and SQL seamlessly in one platform. Since databricks notebooks can be saved as python scripts in the background it is amazing to have both notebook and script...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Reeham N.
Verified User in Investment Banking
This tool is not optimized for R users. They were supposed to have an update Q1 for R studio but their help team informed me that this was no longer a priority. Even so, heavy AI and machine learning algorithms are not optimized for use here besides the...
Nikunj A.
Verified User in Insurance
Flexibility, and scalability also dont have to worry about maintaining it can also do schedule maintenance
Alihan Z.
Verified User in Telecommunications
A great experience that combines ML-Runtimes - MLFlow and Spark. The ability to use Python, and SQL seamlessly in one platform. Since databricks notebooks can be saved as python scripts in the background it is amazing to have both notebook and script...
Verified User in Management Consulting
Dislike is not specific it is a bit costly and SQL data pool connectivity needs to be improved. It hangs when a large amount of data comes from more than 100K rows also query takes time to run sometimes it gives a timeout error.
Reeham N.
Verified User in Investment Banking
This tool is not optimized for R users. They were supposed to have an update Q1 for R studio but their help team informed me that this was no longer a priority. Even so, heavy AI and machine learning algorithms are not optimized for use here besides the...
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