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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Azure Databricks

    Score8.5 out of 10
    N/AAzure Databricks is a service available on Microsoft's Azure platform and suite of products. It provides the latest versions of Apache Spark so users can integrate with open source libraries, or spin up clusters and build in a fully managed Apache Spark environment with the global scale and availability of Azure. Clusters are set up, configured, and fine-tuned to ensure reliability and performance without the need for monitoring. The solution includes autoscaling and auto-termination to improve…N/A

    Caffe Deep Learning Framework

    Score7 out of 10
    N/ACaffe is a deep learning framework made with expression, speed, and modularity in mind. It is developed by Berkeley AI Research and by community contributors.N/A
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    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Azure DatabricksCaffe Deep Learning Framework
    Platform Connectivity
    Comparison of Platform Connectivity features of Azure Databricks and Caffe Deep Learning Framework
    Feature
    Azure Databricks
    7.2
    4 Ratings
    15% below category average
    Caffe Deep Learning Framework
    -
    Ratings
    Connect to Multiple Data Sources6.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Extend Existing Data Sources7.64 Ratings00 Ratings
    Automatic Data Format Detection7.14 Ratings00 Ratings
    MDM Integration8.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Data Exploration
    Comparison of Data Exploration features of Azure Databricks and Caffe Deep Learning Framework
    Feature
    Azure Databricks
    6.9
    4 Ratings
    19% below category average
    Caffe Deep Learning Framework
    -
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    Visualization6.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Interactive Data Analysis7.93 Ratings00 Ratings
    Data Preparation
    Comparison of Data Preparation features of Azure Databricks and Caffe Deep Learning Framework
    Feature
    Azure Databricks
    8.7
    4 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Caffe Deep Learning Framework
    -
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    Interactive Data Cleaning and Enrichment8.44 Ratings00 Ratings
    Data Transformations9.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Data Encryption9.54 Ratings00 Ratings
    Built-in Processors7.94 Ratings00 Ratings
    Platform Data Modeling
    Comparison of Platform Data Modeling features of Azure Databricks and Caffe Deep Learning Framework
    Feature
    Azure Databricks
    7.9
    4 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Caffe Deep Learning Framework
    -
    Ratings
    Multiple Model Development Languages and Tools6.14 Ratings00 Ratings
    Automated Machine Learning8.54 Ratings00 Ratings
    Single platform for multiple model development8.54 Ratings00 Ratings
    Self-Service Model Delivery8.54 Ratings00 Ratings
    Model Deployment
    Comparison of Model Deployment features of Azure Databricks and Caffe Deep Learning Framework
    Feature
    Azure Databricks
    8.3
    4 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Caffe Deep Learning Framework
    -
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    Flexible Model Publishing Options8.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Security, Governance, and Cost Controls8.54 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
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    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.7
    (5 ratings)
    4.0
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    Usability
    7.5
    (3 ratings)
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    User Testimonials
    Azure DatabricksCaffe Deep Learning Framework
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Microsoft
    Centralised notebooks are out directly into production. This can lead to poorly engineered code. It is very good for fast queries and our data team are always able to provide what we ask for. It is a big cost to our business so it is important it runs efficiently and returns on our investment.
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    Open Source
    Caffe is only appropriate for some new beginners who don't want to write any lines of code, just want to use existing models for image recognition, or have some taste of the so-called Deep Learning.
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    Pros
    Microsoft
    • Data Processing and Transformations based on Spark
    • Delta Lakehouse when clubbed with an external cloud storage
    • Governance using Unity Catalog to unify IAM
    • Delta Live Tables is a product, which although relatively newer, has a great potential with the visuals of a pipeline.
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    Open Source
    • Caffe is good for traditional image-based CNN as this was its original purpose.
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    Cons
    Microsoft
    • Intuitive interface
    • Ease of use
    • Providing FAQ or QRGs
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    Open Source
    • Caffe's model definition - static configuration files are really painful. Maintaining big configuration files with so many parameters and details of many layers can be a really challenging task.
    • Besides imagine and vision (CNN), Caffe also gradually adds some other NN architecture support. It doesn't play well in a recurrent domain, so we have to say variety is a problem.
    • Caffe's deployment for production is not easy. The community support and project development all mean it is almost fading out of the market.
    • The learning curve is quite steep. Although TensorFlow's is not easy to master either, the reward for Caffe is much less than the TensorFlow can offer.
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    Usability
    Microsoft
    The developers are able to switch between Python and SQL in the Notebook which allows the collaboration of SQL analyst and Data scientist. The integration of Mosaic AI allows users to write complex codes in natural languages. Unity catalog has centralized the security and governance features and simplified the process of maintaining it
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    Open Source
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    Alternatives Considered
    Microsoft
    I have found Azure Databricks to be much better than Snowflake for handling bigger, diverse data types. Snowflake is much simpler and better for smaller warehousing. The real time processing is much better in Azure Databricks and we have much more language options. Snowflake is more expensive but simpler to use. Both are great for different needs.
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    Open Source
    TensorFlow is kind of low-level API most suited for those developers who like to control the details, while Keras provides some kind of high-level API for those users who want to boost their project or experiment by reusing most of the existing architecture or models and the accumulated best practice. However, Caffe isn't like either of them so the position for the user is kind of embarrassing.
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    Return on Investment
    Microsoft
    • The support team is amazing, they help you at every stage of the projects, from sales to delivery.
    • On a framework level, it has had an amazing impact and has reduced the clients overall data platform costs by a staggering 65%
    • There has been a 40% Manual work requirement on average for the clients when they move to Azure Databricks Data Platform
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    Open Source
    • Since we stopped using Caffe before it can reach the production phase, there is no clear ROI that can be defined.
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