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At a Glance
Databricks Data Intelligence Platform
Databricks Data Intelligence Platform
Star Rating
(403)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (47.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
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Google Cloud BigQuery
Google Cloud BigQuery
Star Rating
(1,090)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (39.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Google Cloud BigQuery excels in data integration with a score of 9.0, allowing seamless connections to various data sources, while Databricks Data Intelligence Platform also scores well at 9.0 but is noted for its data lake integration capabilities, which users find particularly beneficial for large-scale data management.
  • Reviewers mention that Google Cloud BigQuery's real-time analytics feature scores 8.8, making it a strong choice for businesses needing immediate insights, whereas Databricks offers a slightly lower score of 8.5 in this area, indicating a potential gap in real-time processing capabilities.
  • G2 users highlight that Google Cloud BigQuery's data lineage functionality scores an impressive 8.8, which helps users track data flow and transformations effectively. In contrast, Databricks scores 8.4, suggesting that while it offers data lineage, it may not be as robust as BigQuery's offering.
  • Users on G2 report that Databricks shines in machine learning services, particularly with its deep learning capabilities scoring 8.3, which is essential for advanced analytics. Google Cloud BigQuery, while strong in analytics, scores lower in this specific area, indicating a more limited focus on machine learning.
  • Reviewers mention that Google Cloud BigQuery's cloud deployment capabilities are rated at 9.1, showcasing its strength in cloud-based solutions. Databricks, while also strong, scores slightly lower at 8.9, which may influence users looking for a fully cloud-native experience.
  • Users say that both platforms offer solid support, with Google Cloud BigQuery scoring 8.3 and Databricks slightly higher at 8.4. However, users note that Databricks provides more comprehensive resources for troubleshooting and community support, making it a preferred choice for some users.
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
298
8.8
510
Ease of Use
8.8
299
8.7
520
Ease of Setup
8.6
184
8.6
281
Ease of Admin
8.1
89
8.6
197
Quality of Support
8.5
278
8.3
467
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
89
8.7
190
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
284
9.3
498
Features by Category
8.7
416
Not enough data
Administration
8.4
18
Not enough data
8.8
17
Not enough data
9.0
19
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
Management
8.5
18
Not enough data
8.7
18
Not enough data
8.9
18
Not enough data
8.4
18
Not enough data
9.1
18
Not enough data
Compliance
8.8
19
Not enough data
8.5
18
Not enough data
8.7
18
Not enough data
8.1
18
Not enough data
Security
8.8
17
Not enough data
9.0
18
Not enough data
8.9
18
Not enough data
Data Quality
8.9
18
Not enough data
8.2
18
Not enough data
8.9
18
Not enough data
Maintainence
8.7
18
Not enough data
8.5
18
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.5
18
Not enough data
8.9
18
Not enough data
8.9
595
8.8
401
Management
8.3
84
8.5
57
8.3
80
8.2
55
Functionality
9.1
87
8.8
56
9.3
88
9.0
58
9.1
89
8.9
58
8.9
82
8.9
59
9.1
85
9.3
58
8.7
710
Not enough data
Deployment
8.8
35
Not enough data
8.7
36
Not enough data
8.6
37
Not enough data
8.7
37
Not enough data
8.7
37
Not enough data
Deployment
8.6
34
Not enough data
8.5
35
Not enough data
8.3
39
Not enough data
8.7
38
Not enough data
8.9
38
Not enough data
Management
8.8
34
Not enough data
8.6
35
Not enough data
9.2
31
Not enough data
8.9
39
Not enough data
Operations
8.4
35
Not enough data
8.6
34
Not enough data
8.8
35
Not enough data
Management
8.7
35
Not enough data
8.3
34
Not enough data
9.2
32
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Data Science and Machine Learning PlatformsHide 27 FeaturesShow 27 Features
8.4
2,063
Not enough data
System
8.8
93
Not enough data
8.6
88
Not enough data
7.7
89
Not enough data
Model Development
8.7
83
Not enough data
7.8
90
Not enough data
8.3
88
Not enough data
8.8
90
Not enough data
Model Development
8.4
87
Not enough data
8.7
92
Not enough data
8.5
90
Not enough data
Machine/Deep Learning Services
8.2
79
Not enough data
8.6
84
Not enough data
8.2
77
Not enough data
8.1
80
Not enough data
Machine/Deep Learning Services
8.1
79
Not enough data
8.3
80
Not enough data
8.1
79
Not enough data
8.4
81
Not enough data
Deployment
8.4
84
Not enough data
8.7
88
Not enough data
8.8
92
Not enough data
Deployment
8.4
86
Not enough data
8.6
92
Not enough data
8.8
92
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
1,484
8.6
1,692
Data Management
9.0
114
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Verified
8.9
131
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Verified
8.8
113
|
Verified
8.2
124
|
Verified
8.6
109
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Verified
8.8
128
|
Verified
8.5
111
|
Verified
8.5
124
|
Verified
8.5
101
|
Verified
8.2
113
|
Verified
8.9
105
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Verified
8.7
115
|
Verified
Integration
8.7
100
|
Verified
8.5
114
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Verified
8.6
101
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Verified
8.6
126
|
Verified
8.9
110
|
Verified
8.6
114
|
Verified
Deployment
7.6
90
|
Verified
7.8
102
|
Verified
9.0
111
|
Verified
9.1
125
|
Verified
Performance
9.0
112
|
Verified
9.1
129
|
Verified
Security
8.5
103
|
Verified
8.8
121
|
Verified
8.6
104
|
Verified
9.1
126
|
Verified
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
551
Storage
Not enough data
8.9
49
Not enough data
8.8
48
Availability
Not enough data
8.6
42
Not enough data
8.6
45
Not enough data
8.5
47
Performance
Not enough data
8.7
45
Security
Not enough data
8.5
49
Not enough data
8.6
48
Not enough data
8.4
47
Not enough data
8.6
43
Support
Not enough data
8.7
45
Not enough data
8.8
43
8.6
318
Not enough data
Data Management
9.0
34
Not enough data
8.3
33
Not enough data
8.4
34
Not enough data
9.0
32
Not enough data
Analytics
8.6
32
Not enough data
8.4
31
Not enough data
Monitoring and Management
8.2
32
Not enough data
8.2
32
Not enough data
Cloud Deployment
9.2
29
Not enough data
9.1
29
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.7
14
Centralized computation
Not enough data
8.8
7
Localized computation
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.8
414
Statistical Tool
Not enough data
8.6
45
Not enough data
8.9
47
Not enough data
8.9
46
Data Analysis
Not enough data
9.2
45
Not enough data
9.1
46
Decision Making
Not enough data
8.8
47
Not enough data
8.6
46
Not enough data
8.5
47
Not enough data
8.5
45
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
525
Marketing Operations
Not enough data
8.8
45
Not enough data
9.0
43
Not enough data
9.0
44
Not enough data
9.4
45
Not enough data
8.9
42
Not enough data
8.5
42
Campaign Activity
Not enough data
9.0
47
Not enough data
9.4
46
Not enough data
8.6
43
Not enough data
9.1
41
Not enough data
8.9
43
Not enough data
9.1
44
Big Data Processing and DistributionHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.8
1,166
8.6
1,037
Database
8.5
112
8.6
122
8.8
119
8.7
120
9.2
119
8.5
114
Integrations
8.3
104
8.0
85
9.1
121
8.4
81
Platform
8.9
115
8.7
98
8.7
119
8.7
113
9.1
121
8.4
81
Processing
8.9
118
9.2
114
8.9
118
9.0
109
8.7
1,448
8.6
2,148
Data Transformation
8.6
133
8.8
209
8.9
140
9.3
216
Connectivity
8.5
117
8.1
179
9.1
139
8.2
178
8.9
131
8.7
205
9.1
140
8.8
197
Operations
8.2
138
8.5
207
8.7
133
8.7
203
8.4
121
8.5
183
8.4
121
8.4
190
9.3
135
8.5
181
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Databricks Data Intelligence Platform
Databricks Data Intelligence Platform
Google Cloud BigQuery
Google Cloud BigQuery
Databricks Data Intelligence Platform and Google Cloud BigQuery are categorized as ETL Tools, Big Data Processing and Distribution, Big Data Analytics, and Data Warehouse
Unique Categories
Databricks Data Intelligence Platform
Databricks Data Intelligence Platform is categorized as DataOps Platforms, MLOps Platforms, Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms, and Data Governance
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Databricks Data Intelligence Platform
Databricks Data Intelligence Platform
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
18.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
34.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
47.3%
Google Cloud BigQuery
Google Cloud BigQuery
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
25.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
34.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
39.9%
Reviewers' Industry
Databricks Data Intelligence Platform
Databricks Data Intelligence Platform
Information Technology and Services
15.1%
Computer Software
10.5%
Financial Services
8.2%
Marketing and Advertising
4.9%
Consulting
4.1%
Other
57.3%
Google Cloud BigQuery
Google Cloud BigQuery
Information Technology and Services
14.0%
Computer Software
13.2%
Retail
7.7%
Financial Services
7.2%
Marketing and Advertising
5.4%
Other
52.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
Databricks Data Intelligence Platform
Databricks Data Intelligence Platform
Most Helpful Favorable Review
AZ
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
GS
Gowtham S.
Verified User in Supermarkets

Need a specified or specialized consultant to set up the tool because of the adaptability of this tool is complex. Pricing is high compared to similar tools in the market.

Google Cloud BigQuery
Google Cloud BigQuery
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Bigquery is one of the best database management system that I have used, we can add any number of projects to bigquery and store the data here. The best thing that I like is the console through which we can query the projects data. The data gets updated in...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Farming

not supporting lot of other datatypes and not having constraints / primary keys

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Discussions
Databricks Data Intelligence Platform
Databricks Data Intelligence Platform Discussions
What is Lakehouse in Databricks?
4 comments
Bhupendra R.
BR
Lakehouse is a new and open data management architecture solution that combines the best features of the data lake and warehouse.Read more
What are the features of Databricks?
3 comments
Shubham A.
SA
It supports large amount of data with capability to write code in SQL, Spark, Python and R. In the backend, it stored the data in the parquet file which...Read more
What does Databricks software do?
2 comments
Bhupendra R.
BR
Databricks is a unified analytics platform and it help us to connect the different sources of data and process it to the single platform which store, share...Read more
Google Cloud BigQuery
Google Cloud BigQuery Discussions
Is Big Query free?
3 comments
Is BigQuery part of Google Cloud Platform?
2 comments
Armel Y.
AY
Yes, Bigquery is a GCP product and a serveless data wharehouse.Read more
How BQ legacy SQl is different form the standard SQL?
1 comment
Ole D.
OD
Legacy SQL is a non-standard SQL only used by BigQuery. Standard SQL is compliant with the SQL 2011. Google recommends using Standard SQL and looking at the...Read more