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SAS DataFlux vs IBM InfoSphere DataStage

SAS DataFlux
9 Ratings
IBM InfoSphere DataStage
18 Ratings

SAS DataFlux

9 Ratings
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Score 8 out of 100

Based on 9 reviews and ratings

IBM InfoSphere DataStage

18 Ratings
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Score 8.6 out of 100

Based on 18 reviews and ratings

Feature Set Ratings

    Data Source Connection

    SAS DataFlux

    Feature Set Not Supported
    N/A
    7.3

    IBM InfoSphere DataStage

    73%
    IBM InfoSphere DataStage ranks higher in 2/2 features
    IBM InfoSphere DataStage ranks higher in 2/2 features

    Connect to traditional data sources

    N/A
    0 Ratings
    9.8
    98%
    5 Ratings

    Connecto to Big Data and NoSQL

    N/A
    0 Ratings
    4.8
    48%
    4 Ratings

    Data Transformations

    SAS DataFlux

    Feature Set Not Supported
    N/A
    9.3

    IBM InfoSphere DataStage

    93%
    IBM InfoSphere DataStage ranks higher in 2/2 features
    IBM InfoSphere DataStage ranks higher in 2/2 features

    Simple transformations

    N/A
    0 Ratings
    9.8
    98%
    5 Ratings

    Complex transformations

    N/A
    0 Ratings
    8.8
    88%
    5 Ratings

    Data Modeling

    SAS DataFlux

    Feature Set Not Supported
    N/A
    6.9

    IBM InfoSphere DataStage

    69%
    IBM InfoSphere DataStage ranks higher in 6/6 features
    IBM InfoSphere DataStage ranks higher in 6/6 features

    Data model creation

    N/A
    0 Ratings
    5.2
    52%
    3 Ratings

    Metadata management

    N/A
    0 Ratings
    6.0
    60%
    5 Ratings

    Business rules and workflow

    N/A
    0 Ratings
    8.8
    88%
    4 Ratings

    Collaboration

    N/A
    0 Ratings
    5.1
    51%
    5 Ratings

    Testing and debugging

    N/A
    0 Ratings
    8.6
    86%
    5 Ratings

    feature 1

    N/A
    0 Ratings
    8.0
    80%
    2 Ratings

    Data Governance

    SAS DataFlux

    Feature Set Not Supported
    N/A
    6.8

    IBM InfoSphere DataStage

    68%
    IBM InfoSphere DataStage ranks higher in 2/2 features
    IBM InfoSphere DataStage ranks higher in 2/2 features

    Integration with data quality tools

    N/A
    0 Ratings
    8.7
    87%
    4 Ratings

    Integration with MDM tools

    N/A
    0 Ratings
    5.0
    50%
    4 Ratings

    Attribute Ratings

    • SAS DataFlux is rated higher in 1 area: Likelihood to Recommend

    Likelihood to Recommend

    9.0

    SAS DataFlux

    90%
    1 Rating
    7.9

    IBM InfoSphere DataStage

    79%
    5 Ratings

    Likelihood to Renew

    10.0

    SAS DataFlux

    100%
    1 Rating

    IBM InfoSphere DataStage

    N/A
    0 Ratings

    Usability

    SAS DataFlux

    N/A
    0 Ratings
    9.0

    IBM InfoSphere DataStage

    90%
    2 Ratings

    Performance

    SAS DataFlux

    N/A
    0 Ratings
    9.0

    IBM InfoSphere DataStage

    90%
    2 Ratings

    Support Rating

    SAS DataFlux

    N/A
    0 Ratings
    8.7

    IBM InfoSphere DataStage

    87%
    5 Ratings

    Likelihood to Recommend

    SAS DataFlux

    No answer on this topic is available.

    IBM InfoSphere DataStage

    DataStage is well suited for any size of company that's looking to move, transform, clean data and easily create data-warehouses that would help to make data ready to be presented for decision making. Data Stage would easily integrate with companies that use IBM DB2 as their main RDBMS.A scenario where it less suited could be cost. I have noticed IBM tools tend to be a little more costly than average.

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    Pros

    SAS DataFlux

    • dfPower Studio connects to virtually any data source, and any dfPower Studio user in any department can use dfPower Studio to profile, cleanse, integrate, enrich, monitor, and otherwise improve data quality throughout the enterprise. dfPower Architect, an innovative job flow builder, enables users to build complex management workflows quickly and logically.
    • DataFlux Integration Server supports the ability to run batch dfPower Studio jobs in a client/server environment.
    • DataFlux Integration Server for SAS additionally enables allows SAS programs to invoke DataFlux batch jobs from a SAS program and allows SAS programs to call a business service that was designed in the dfPower Studio client environment.

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    IBM InfoSphere DataStage

    • Very reliable in handling data extraction, data transformation and loading
    • Flexibility in connecting to different type of databases, relational or non-relational
    • Great features such as parallel processing, hash handling, etc.
    • You can also take advantage of its FTP functions, and scheduling features if you need to.

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    Cons

    SAS DataFlux

    • DataFlux handled all of our data integration needs. It could be considered pricey when compared to Microsoft's bundled SSIS product.

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    Robert Goodman | TrustRadius Reviewer
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    IBM InfoSphere DataStage

    • You must understand and know the algorithms, since the wrong use of them generates more time in processing.
    • Metadata. You need to develop with connectors, and taking all the Metadata from the menu, all the data that you complete manually, you can't track it.

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    Pricing Details

    SAS DataFlux

    General

    Free Trial
    —
    Free/Freemium Version
    —
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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    Entry-level set up fee?
    No

    Starting Price

    —

    IBM InfoSphere DataStage

    General

    Free Trial
    —
    Free/Freemium Version
    —
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    —
    Entry-level set up fee?
    No

    Starting Price

    —

    Likelihood to Renew

    SAS DataFlux

    SAS DataFlux 10.0
    Based on 1 answer
    We are happy with the software and its functionality. As a SAS-shop, DataFlux is a logical choice for complex data integration.

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    Robert Goodman | TrustRadius Reviewer
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    IBM InfoSphere DataStage

    No score
    No answers yet
    No answers on this topic

    Usability

    SAS DataFlux

    No score
    No answers yet
    No answers on this topic

    IBM InfoSphere DataStage

    IBM InfoSphere DataStage 9.0
    Based on 2 answers
    Our development teams in the company can easily achieve and develop any ETL scripts that are needed to massage and move the data as needed. The company has also maintain this tool for a very long time making it automatic when it comes to ETL needs. We are currently trying to make DataStage our main and probably unique ETL tool

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    Herber Gonzalez | TrustRadius Reviewer
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    Performance

    SAS DataFlux

    No score
    No answers yet
    No answers on this topic

    IBM InfoSphere DataStage

    IBM InfoSphere DataStage 9.0
    Based on 2 answers
    It could load thousands of records in seconds. But in the Parallel version, you need to understand how to particionate the data. If you use the algorithms erroneously, or the functionalities that it gives for the parsing of data, the performance can fall drastically, even with few records.It is necessary to have people with experience to be able to determine which algorithm to use and understand why.

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    Support Rating

    SAS DataFlux

    No score
    No answers yet
    No answers on this topic

    IBM InfoSphere DataStage

    IBM InfoSphere DataStage 8.7
    Based on 5 answers
    I believe that IBM generally has one of the worst and most complex assistance systems (physical and online) that exists.

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    Filippo Orlando | TrustRadius Reviewer
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    Alternatives Considered

    SAS DataFlux

    No answers on this topic

    IBM InfoSphere DataStage

    DataStage offers better integration capabilities without the need to write code manually. It also has a native ETL engine whereas MSIS requires a SQL Server. It has better integration capabilities with data quality, data profiling and data governance tools. The main drawback of DataStage vs. MSIS is pricing.

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    Gonzalo Angeleri | TrustRadius Reviewer
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    Return on Investment

    SAS DataFlux

    • Complex data integration.
    • SAS integration.

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    Robert Goodman | TrustRadius Reviewer
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    IBM InfoSphere DataStage

    • Provides us an excellent ETL application
    • Made our data handling easy
    • Provide the business with high quality reports

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