data.world vs. OvalEdge

Well suited

• For quickly discovering, preparing, and sharing relevant data from a wide range of
  sources.
• Easily managing numerous file formats.
• For contributing and discussing data in one place to aid fast, efficient collaboration.
• For joining datasets from many sources.
• Integrating datasets with other platforms.

Less appropriate

• For full data management.
• For those unfamiliar with database concepts and SQL.
• Very limited chart builder

Incentivized

Since we hired OvalEdge, we feel very accompanied throughout the process.

• Ingest data from almost any source
• Join disparate datasets
• Integrate with other platforms
• Create subsets of data and share across teams

Incentivized

• Features to control performance based on specific needs
• 24x7 support to get issues resolved
• API support

Incentivized

• Organize queries/datasets by categories
• Allow data edits for admins
• Requires knowledge of SQL - visual SQL builder would help with accessibility

Incentivized

• OvalEdge cannot find PII in unstructured data

Incentivized

It's a very user-friendly platform for those familiar with database concepts and SQL. Documentation is extensive but for those with no prior knowledge it can be daunting. The lack of ability to organize queries and datasets by category can also be frustrating and sometimes difficult to navigate.

Incentivized

Support has always been excellent.

Incentivized

I haven't looked at any other products.

Incentivized

We looked at many other data catalogs, but none of the others fit all our use cases.

• Minimized the organizational reliance on Excel & email
• Provides more effective validation & standardization
• Allows staff easy access to data
• Slow adoption across the organization due to learning curve

Incentivized

• Data Lineage and Impact Analysis