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Based on 798 reviews and ratings
Likelihood to Recommend
Datameer
Datameer is a great tool if someone is capable of keeping the most recent version of the tool up to date along with the most recent version of the distribution of Hadoop. The tool is easy to support but it must have someone who can run the back end processes
Application Developer
EquifaxFinancial Services, 5001-10,000 employees
Microsoft Power BI
Power BI is well suited for flat file databases, although the pivot column feature can help other types. Particularly great where visualizations can provide better insights than data tables so great for deep insights into trend evolution. Can be challenging to build profit & loss statements with subtotals and percentages based on sales as one single neat statement.
Business Analyst
Nestle Canada IncFood & Beverages, 1001-5000 employees
Feature Rating Comparison
BI Standard Reporting
Datameer
—
Microsoft Power BI
8.2
Pixel Perfect reports
Datameer
—
Microsoft Power BI
7.8
Customizable dashboards
Datameer
—
Microsoft Power BI
8.7
Report Formatting Templates
Datameer
—
Microsoft Power BI
8.1
Ad-hoc Reporting
Datameer
—
Microsoft Power BI
8.3
Drill-down analysis
Datameer
—
Microsoft Power BI
8.5
Formatting capabilities
Datameer
—
Microsoft Power BI
8.1
Integration with R or other statistical packages
Datameer
—
Microsoft Power BI
8.2
Report sharing and collaboration
Datameer
—
Microsoft Power BI
8.6
Report Output and Scheduling
Datameer
—
Microsoft Power BI
8.2
Publish to Web
Datameer
—
Microsoft Power BI
9.0
Publish to PDF
Datameer
—
Microsoft Power BI
8.5
Report Versioning
Datameer
—
Microsoft Power BI
8.0
Report Delivery Scheduling
Datameer
—
Microsoft Power BI
8.2
Delivery to Remote Servers
Datameer
—
Microsoft Power BI
7.5
Data Discovery and Visualization
Datameer
—
Microsoft Power BI
8.5
Pre-built visualization formats (heatmaps, scatter plots etc.)
Datameer
—
Microsoft Power BI
8.7
Location Analytics / Geographic Visualization
Datameer
—
Microsoft Power BI
8.7
Predictive Analytics
Datameer
—
Microsoft Power BI
8.1
Access Control and Security
Datameer
—
Microsoft Power BI
8.7
Multi-User Support (named login)
Datameer
—
Microsoft Power BI
8.6
Role-Based Security Model
Datameer
—
Microsoft Power BI
8.6
Multiple Access Permission Levels (Create, Read, Delete)
Datameer
—
Microsoft Power BI
8.7
Single Sign-On (SSO)
Datameer
—
Microsoft Power BI
8.9
Mobile Capabilities
Datameer
—
Microsoft Power BI
8.4
Responsive Design for Web Access
Datameer
—
Microsoft Power BI
8.6
Dedicated iOS Application
Datameer
—
Microsoft Power BI
8.1
Dedicated Android Application
Datameer
—
Microsoft Power BI
8.3
Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile
Datameer
—
Microsoft Power BI
8.4
Application Program Interfaces (APIs) / Embedding
Datameer
—
Microsoft Power BI
8.1
REST API
Datameer
—
Microsoft Power BI
8.1
Javascript API
Datameer
—
Microsoft Power BI
8.2
iFrames
Datameer
—
Microsoft Power BI
8.1
Java API
Datameer
—
Microsoft Power BI
7.9
Themeable User Interface (UI)
Datameer
—
Microsoft Power BI
8.2
Customizable Platform (Open Source)
Datameer
—
Microsoft Power BI
8.2
Pros
Datameer
- It leverages scalability, flexibility and cost-effectiveness of hadoop to deliver an end-user focused analytic platform for big data without involvement of IT.
- It overcomes Hadoop`s complexity by providing GUI interface with pre-built functions across integration, analytics and data visualization .
- Excel feature is awesome for business users which is already provided by Datameer.
- Using datameer now user can do smart analytic using Decision Trees, Column dependency and recommendation.
- Recently HTML5 inclusion is making application to available on a wider range of devices, including the iPad and other mobile devices which does not support Flash.
- It can be used in premise or in a cloud computing environment.
- Wizard-based data integration designed for IT and business users to schedule and do transformation of large sets of structured, semi-structured and unstructured data without any knowledge of Hadoop ecosystem.

Verified User
Administrator in Information Technology
Internet Company, 10,001+ employeesMicrosoft Power BI
- Reporting, reporting, reporting. Power BI is great for reporting. I can create a number of different charts, views, and dashboards for a number of different audiences. It's very helpful for executives to see the big picture, but dynamic enough to take the same data sources and create detailed reports on very specific elements.
- Power BI is easy to use. We went from manual data entry and report creation in Excel to Power BI. There was a learning curve, but I was able to find enough training online to get started.
- Automating the report creation is wonderful. It takes all the manual work out of my old daily processes. My supervisors and bosses have been impressed too. They think it's magic, which makes me look good.
Senior Business Analyst
Southwest Gas CorporationUtilities, 1001-5000 employees
Cons
Datameer
- Data visualization and graphics. Right now it's not very user friendly. Creating dashboards requires a lot of work that can be done by the application
Product Owner (Scrum/Agile)
TradeStation SecuritiesFinancial Services, 1001-5000 employees
Microsoft Power BI
- Initial creation of reports, even from processed data sets is not simple.
- The on-premises reporting (crucial for a defense industry company) is extremely expensive, as it is only included in the Power BI Premium package.
- User training is usually required to ensure that full functionality of the dashboards and their built in features are utilized.
Senior Engineer: Rocket Motors and Warheads
Rheinmetall Denel MunitionDefense & Space, 1001-5000 employees
Likelihood to Renew
Datameer
Datameer 6.4
Based on 7 answers
Employees with intermediate SQL and Hive knowledge can generate reports faster than using Datameer . It does have visualization tool but I don't think it is anything that cannot be accomplished by importing the data in Excel
Programmer Analyst
JPMorgan ChaseFinancial Services, 10,001+ employees
Microsoft Power BI
Microsoft Power BI 10.0
Based on 1 answer
I find it helpful and easy to use
Freelance Photographer
j. paroly photoGraphic Design, 1-10 employees
Usability
Datameer
Datameer 9.0
Based on 1 answer
Easy to use for most things, starts to require some planning as your projects get more complex.
Administration of Hadoop cluster - Cloudera, Datameer
EquifaxFinancial Services, 5001-10,000 employees
Microsoft Power BI
Microsoft Power BI 8.0
Based on 10 answers
The languages within Power BI can be quite the learning curve, but the actual dashboard functionality is a breeze. The most difficult aspect for me has been learning different languages to get the most out of Power BI (DAX, M). But the ease of creating great looking and interactive dashboards has been outstanding.

Verified User
Analyst in Information Technology
Construction Company, 10,001+ employeesSupport Rating
Datameer
Datameer 8.0
Based on 1 answer
No answer on this topic is available.
Microsoft Power BI
Microsoft Power BI 8.0
Based on 7 answers
[Microsoft] Power BI support is pretty generic, and it does take time to reach a right resource. Very often their solutions are KB articles not really relevant to my problem. This an area for improvement. I always try to research my issue on PBI message boards/user community sites.

Verified User
Administrator in Information Technology
Government Administration Company, 10,001+ employeesAlternatives Considered
Datameer
I have compared Datameer with the tools listed above and it blows them out of the water. Datameer is much more user friendly than these tools and is also a lot more powerful. Once the Q1 release comes out with drill down capabilities on the infographics, Datameer will surpass Tableau and Spotfire in visualization.
Application Developer
EquifaxFinancial Services, 5001-10,000 employees
Microsoft Power BI
I am not a data analyst, but as a user, I prefer the UI of Power BI compared to Periscope Data. Periscope Data has some really great functionality and can build some really useful reports, but Power BI seems to have more useful visuals and is easier for non-database admins/non-data analysts to generate some interesting, basic reports that help them in their role. I've also found courses to help you learn how to use Power BI, from the simple functions up to more complex processes (and get a certification for it) for which I was unable to find for Periscope Data.
Client Success Manager
Jackrabbit Online Class Management SoftwareComputer Software, 51-200 employees
Return on Investment
Datameer
- Datameer definitely helped to increase employee efficiency, provide quick results for our data analytic teams.
- Quick data injection and data partitions allowed quick data scans.
- Integration with the Java sdk allowed us to reuse existing Java code.
Big Data Architect
NICE Systems1001-5000 employees
Microsoft Power BI
- I'm using the free version, so the only investment was the time spent to learn how to use the product (which as an Excel user, was very short).
- I use Excel to store every single bit of information about all the projects I do, and being able to see them visualized helped me see some redundant steps I was taking.
- No negative impact at all for me.
Freelance Photographer
j. paroly photoGraphic Design, 1-10 employees
Pricing Details
Datameer
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Datameer Editions & Modules
Edition
Datameer | $300.001 |
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- Per Year
Additional Pricing Details
—Microsoft Power BI
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Microsoft Power BI Editions & Modules
Edition
Pro | $9.991 |
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- Per Month