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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Astera Data Pipeline Builder (Centerprise)

    Score8.7 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    Astera Data Pipeline Builder is a no-code solution for designing and automating data pipelines. It allows users to read and write data across various file formats, databases, and applications. Users can execute ETL and ELT pipelines manually, schedule automated reruns, or integrate them into broader data management processes.N/A

    Azure Data Box

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AAzure Data Box is a series of hardware appliances, devices that move data to Azure when busy networks aren’t an option. Data Box users can move large amounts of data to Azure when they are limited by time, network availability, or costs, using common copy tools such as Robocopy. All data is AES-encrypted, and the devices are wiped clean after upload, in accordance with NIST Special Publication 800-88 revision 1 standards.

    $345

    one-time fee Service fee + Standard shipping fee

    Anypoint Platform

    Score8.1 out of 10
    N/AThe Anypoint Platform developed by MuleSoft and acquired by Salesforce in early 2018 is designed to connect apps, data, and devices anywhere, on-premises or in the cloud. This platform was built to offer out-of-the-box connectors as well as tools that architects and developers can adopt quickly to design, build and manage the entire lifecycle of their APIs, applications, and products.N/A
    Pricing
    Astera Data Pipeline Builder (Centerprise)Azure Data BoxAnypoint Platform
    Editions & Modules
    Centerprise Enterprise
    Contact rep
    Lifetime License per Seat
    Data Box Gateway
    $125
    per month per unit
    Data Box
    $345
    service fee (10 days included) + standard shipping
    Data Box Heavy
    $5,500
    service fee (20 days included) + standard shipping
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Astera Data Pipeline Builder (Centerprise)Azure Data BoxAnypoint Platform
    Free Trial
    YesNoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsDiscounts are provided for 10 pack, 20 pack, 50 pack, and enterprise wide Centerprise Professional licenses.
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    Community Pulse
    Astera Data Pipeline Builder (Centerprise)Azure Data BoxAnypoint Platform
    Considered Multiple Products
    Astera Software
    Chose Astera Data Pipeline Builder (Centerprise)
    For us Astera Centerprise is a better tool as it helps in solving 2 problems. We use it as both an ETL tool as well as API integration tool. MuleSoft Anypoint Platform is used for API integration only. So we chose Astera Centerprise over MuleSoft. We're now using to EDI …
    Incentivized
    Chose Astera Data Pipeline Builder (Centerprise)
    We are currently looking at Mulesoft as a replacement.
    Chose Astera Data Pipeline Builder (Centerprise)
    We evaluated several ETL tools while deciding what to use. One of the bonuses of Centerprise Data Integrator was the availability to write custom plug-ins using C# since we are a .NET environment.
    Microsoft
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    Salesforce
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    97%
    Would buy again
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    93%
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    92%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
    97%
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    92%
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    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    Astera Data Pipeline Builder (Centerprise)Azure Data BoxAnypoint Platform
    Data Source Connection
    Comparison of Data Source Connection features of Astera Data Pipeline Builder (Centerprise) and Azure Data Box and MuleSoft Anypoint Platform
    Feature
    Astera Data Pipeline Builder (Centerprise)
    8.2
    32 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Azure Data Box
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    Connect to traditional data sources9.132 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Connecto to Big Data and NoSQL7.31 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Data Transformations
    Comparison of Data Transformations features of Astera Data Pipeline Builder (Centerprise) and Azure Data Box and MuleSoft Anypoint Platform
    Feature
    Astera Data Pipeline Builder (Centerprise)
    6.9
    33 Ratings
    16% below category average
    Azure Data Box
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    Simple transformations9.233 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Complex transformations4.631 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Data Modeling
    Comparison of Data Modeling features of Astera Data Pipeline Builder (Centerprise) and Azure Data Box and MuleSoft Anypoint Platform
    Feature
    Astera Data Pipeline Builder (Centerprise)
    7.0
    31 Ratings
    13% below category average
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    Data model creation9.220 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Business rules and workflow9.928 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Collaboration6.41 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Testing and debugging2.828 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Data Governance
    Comparison of Data Governance features of Astera Data Pipeline Builder (Centerprise) and Azure Data Box and MuleSoft Anypoint Platform
    Feature
    Astera Data Pipeline Builder (Centerprise)
    8.2
    1 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Azure Data Box
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    MuleSoft Anypoint Platform
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    Integration with data quality tools8.21 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration with MDM tools8.21 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cloud Data Integration
    Comparison of Cloud Data Integration features of Astera Data Pipeline Builder (Centerprise) and Azure Data Box and MuleSoft Anypoint Platform
    Feature
    Astera Data Pipeline Builder (Centerprise)
    -
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    Azure Data Box
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    MuleSoft Anypoint Platform
    9.7
    13 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Pre-built connectors00 Ratings00 Ratings9.714 Ratings
    Connector modification00 Ratings00 Ratings9.714 Ratings
    Support for real-time and batch integration00 Ratings00 Ratings9.714 Ratings
    Data quality services00 Ratings00 Ratings9.614 Ratings
    Data security features00 Ratings00 Ratings9.614 Ratings
    Monitoring console00 Ratings00 Ratings9.714 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Astera Data Pipeline Builder (Centerprise)Azure Data BoxAnypoint Platform
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.7
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    Likelihood to Renew
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    8.6
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    8.4
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    Configurability
    9.1
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    7.3
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    Ease of integration
    9.0
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    Product Scalability
    7.6
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    8.2
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    User Testimonials
    Astera Data Pipeline Builder (Centerprise)Azure Data BoxAnypoint Platform
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Astera Software
    I have only been using Astera Centerprise for about 6 months and I am still learning the ins and out of it. A scenario where it seems to do well is in generating reports from SQL queries that we already had and no longer have to run the reports manually. The SQL Query Source object has been the most useful tool for me thus far. I have yet to fully stress test the server side of Astera Centerprise, but currently there have been some version updates that required me to re-set up all the scheduled jobs that we have. We only have 8 jobs thus far but have plans to expand this into the hundreds and those same updates would require exponential amounts of work.
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    Microsoft
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    Salesforce
    MuleSoft Anypoint Platform is best tool in the market for developing APIs with complex structures communicating with various different types of applications including web applications as well as legacy applications. Also applications including database connectivity for fetching and updating data in the DB tables. I cant think of any scenario which MuleSoft Anypoint Platform could not be used for developing the integrations.
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    Pros
    Astera Software
    • API integrations vis REST Web Service transformation
    • Stored Procedure integration via SQL statement Lookup transformation
    • Bulk imports and exports to and from tables
    • Data dumps from SQL tables to excel, csv, text files etc...
    • EDI Integrations like 810, 856, 940, 945 etc.. via Astera Centerprise Data Integrator plus EDI Connect
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    Microsoft
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    Salesforce
    • API Manager provides easy API Policy Governance. You do not have to manage multiple platforms for managing the policies.
    • Supports hybrid Mule EBS environments. You can configure both CouldHub-based and on-premise-based API using Mulesoft API manager in a similar manner.
    • It's very easy to implement API proxy.
    • User friendly UI.
    • Single platform to manage all.
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    Cons
    Astera Software
    • When purchasing Astera Centerprise you are given options on how you would like to be trained and each option comes with a different price tag. We chose to be trained using online meetings over several days. The training went too fast and it was not always easy to understand until I started using the product.
    • I am a person that wants to learn how and why something works so that I can use the knowledge in the future. When contacting the support team they take the problem, create a solution for you and send it back. The solutions always work, but when I get the solution I have to review every field and function to understand how it works so that I can re-create it for another solution I need. I would much rather have the support team explain what I had done incorrectly and what they changed or I would like to find a solution with them instead of having it handed to me.
    • Astera uses license keys to allow their customers rights to only the functionality that was purchased. Each user and server has its own key and each key is only good for one year. There have been 2 different times that we received keys that had less functionality that we purchased. It wasn't until it created problems that we noticed and had to request new keys. This year our sales representative made sure she was available when we updated our keys so that if there was a problem she could fix it right away; however, there were not issues this year. I believe this is something they pay closer attention to now.
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    Microsoft
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    Salesforce
    • Has more features than what we really need so we're paying for more than we use. Sort of like paying for an Abrams tank when all we really need is a Toyota Corolla.
    • Not a value product, tends to be expensive.
    • Takes a while for developers to learn to use Mulesoft Anypoint.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Astera Software
    We've been using Astera Centerprise application for the last 6 years and we've already added EDI connect to it. Both applications are working really well for our enterprise needs so far with no issues, so we'll continue renewing the licenses.
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    Microsoft
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    Salesforce
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    Usability
    Astera Software
    Centerprise is highly usable; however the version we are currently using could be a little more intuitive in some areas though by no means unworkable. I think some of the issues we have have been addressed and solved in the latest version.
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    Microsoft
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    Salesforce
    We have migrated our existing over 100+ APIs from legacy to MuleSoft Anypoint Platform and the processing has seen over 40% improvement and saved huge amount in overall annual billing. From development perspective, MuleSoft Vibe has made developers life so easy and reduced development time. Extensive logging, and build-in connectors for other integration tools, logging and repo is providing kind of one place solutions. Any point Platform is providing various options like runtime, API manager, Access management, segregation of Business groups and so many other option which is helping us to monitor, configure and manage all our APIs in one place
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    Reliability and Availability
    Astera Software
    In most cases Astera is stable. However, our client experiences the error from time to time. Mostly they are related to cdc file and ServerAdminConfig.xml file.
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    Microsoft
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    Salesforce
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    Performance
    Astera Software
    I think the performance for Astera is great when compare with other similar software.
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    Microsoft
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    Salesforce
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    Support Rating
    Astera Software
    Support is great! No matter if you need technical assistance or you have general questions about the tool - the support is very responsive and provides solutions quickly. They are available via various channels, which makes it very convenient to get in touch with them (Support portal, direct email contact, LinkedIn).
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    Microsoft
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    Salesforce
    Anypoint Platform support is very responsive. There is also a huge knowledge base and an active online forum where answers to most questions can be found. When needed support engages the engineering group so adequate solutions or workarounds are always provided.
    Incentivized
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    Online Training
    Astera Software
    No answers on this topic
    Microsoft
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    Salesforce
    I have started with MuleSoft Fundamentals course provided by MuleSoft training at start. This was sufficient to do initial learning and get onboarded. The online documentation with different Runtime versions/deprecated functions and keywords are well documented. The automated solution provided by MuleSoft Anypoint Platform to upgrade 3.0 to 4.0 gave a good head start while learning MuleSoft Anypoint Platform and working altogether with Online training and documentations
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    Implementation Rating
    Astera Software
    Astera support provided us implementation/installation tutorial and we were able to perform all the activities. Also one of the support was there to shadow us to make sure the process was smooth with no issues
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    Microsoft
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    Salesforce
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    Alternatives Considered
    Astera Software
    We looked at continuing to use SSIS as an alternative. Although we own SSIS as part of our SQL licensing, we found that it takes a much higher skill level to create solutions. It also does not have the ability to parse unstructured data the way that Centerprise Data Integrator can. We also looked at Datawatch Monarch as a possibility but found it over-all to be cost-prohibitive. We also looked at a cheaper alternative called SimX but did not have a strong confidence in the product as we evaluated it. We landed on Centerprise Data Integrator as it met all of our business requirements and we know we could leverage it for many uses across our enterprise.
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    Microsoft
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    Salesforce
    Once we have moved all of our system integration APIs to the MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, we will need to communicate with a wide variety of external systems. All of our business and service logic is stored in the aforementioned core systems. Anypoint Platform (and all of our APIs) makes it easy to connect to various other platforms. In order to link to these many other systems, connectors and/or components are utilized, and they are simple to configure and integrate.
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    Astera Software
    I was helping on purchase this product but I am not sure about the term and pricing for it. But based on what I understand that the term of the licenses are good.
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    Microsoft
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    Salesforce
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    Scalability
    Astera Software
    I think Astera can do multiple things. However, we are not sure what it can do. We only know the basic features. If they can give us some kind of training, then we maybe able to benefit for it. We are planning to use their Azure connection in the future. If they can provide the training for it, it will be wonderful.
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    Microsoft
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    Salesforce
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    Professional Services
    Astera Software
    Centerprise is very easy to use and can transfer the data quickly
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    Microsoft
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    Salesforce
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    Return on Investment
    Astera Software
    • It is tough to say on how Centerprise would have helped us with ROI. Unfortunately our project (after 3 years) was scrapped (put on hold) due to the impromptu purchase of another Crop Insurance company. But with that, Centerprise was huge in getting our warehouse loaded for our BI Team to make important decisions about our policies.
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    Microsoft
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    Salesforce
    • Mulesoft can be used to provide an integration platform to a large number of systems like Salesforce, ODBC, JDBC, SAP, Mongo DB, etc.
    • An excellent option to develop microservices and real-time integrations.
    • Not as robust in handling large data volumes, Informatica is better in that respect.
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    ScreenShots

    Astera Data Pipeline Builder (Centerprise) Screenshots

    Screenshot of Centerprise's data profiling feature, that ensures that only quality data is delivered to end users.Screenshot of a variety of write strategies available for workflows.Screenshot of the built-in scheduler used to automate most tasks. Triggers can be based on time, event or even a file or mail drop.Screenshot of the AI-powered mapping that allows users to automate the mapping process from source to destination. The tool also supports The Dynamic Layout/Template Mapping feature in Astera Centerprise that allows users to create a template dataflow that can be used to process multiple files and generate copies of the same dataflow, without changing the mapping links individually for each source dataset. Upon execution, Centerprise replaces the values dynamically and generates a new dataflow automatically for all source files.Screenshot of the two types of transformations supported by Astera Centerprise: record level and set level transformation. Record level transformations are used to create derived values by applying a Lookup, Function, or Expression to fields from a single record. Set level transformations, on the other hand, operate on a group of records and may result in the Joining, Reordering, Eliminating, or aggregating of records.

    Anypoint Platform Screenshots

    Screenshot of Connect any endpoints using out-of-the-box connectors, dynamic connectivity to API specifications, or by building reusable connectors with Anypoint DevKit™.Screenshot of A reporting suite that provides a real-time view of API consumption trends and operational performance. Analytics provides insight into how your API is being used and informs forward-looking design decisions.Screenshot of A platform to engage with API developers and drive adoption. Share documentation, examples and manage developer access from a single platform.