HCL DataConnect vs. IBM App Connect vs. Informatica Cloud Data Integration

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
HCL DataConnect
Score 6.0 out of 10
Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
HCL DataConnect (formerly Actian DataConnect) is a hybrid integration solution that enables users to integrate anything, anywhere, anytime. It can be deployed in on-premise, cloud, and/or hybrid environments and offers quick onboarding. With its emphasis data quality, data reuse, adaptability and self-service integration, DataConnect is designed to support rapid onboarding and deliver the fast time to value.N/A
IBM App Connect
Score 9.2 out of 10
N/A
IBM’s App Connect is a cloud-based data integration platform with data mapping and transformation capabilities within connectors between high-volume systems. App Connect also offers near-real time data synchronization and an API builder that is adaptable to the user’s coding skill level.N/A
Informatica Cloud Data Integration
Score 8.3 out of 10
N/A
Informatica Cloud Data Integration, for Cloud ETL and ELT, enables users to ingest, integrate and cleanse data within Informatica's cloud-native ETL and ELT solution. Users can link source and target data with thousands of connectors that recognize metadata, to make it easier to run complex integrations.N/A
Pricing
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Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
HCL DataConnectIBM App ConnectInformatica Cloud Data Integration
Free Trial
NoYesYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Features
HCL DataConnectIBM App ConnectInformatica Cloud Data Integration
Data Source Connection
Comparison of Data Source Connection features of Product A and Product B
HCL DataConnect
9.5
2 Ratings
14% above category average
IBM App Connect
-
Ratings
Informatica Cloud Data Integration
10.0
2 Ratings
19% above category average
Connect to traditional data sources9.92 Ratings00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Connecto to Big Data and NoSQL9.01 Ratings00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Data Transformations
Comparison of Data Transformations features of Product A and Product B
HCL DataConnect
9.9
2 Ratings
20% above category average
IBM App Connect
-
Ratings
Informatica Cloud Data Integration
8.5
2 Ratings
5% above category average
Simple transformations10.02 Ratings00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Complex transformations9.92 Ratings00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Data Modeling
Comparison of Data Modeling features of Product A and Product B
HCL DataConnect
9.9
2 Ratings
24% above category average
IBM App Connect
-
Ratings
Informatica Cloud Data Integration
8.3
2 Ratings
6% above category average
Data model creation10.01 Ratings00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Metadata management10.01 Ratings00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Business rules and workflow9.92 Ratings00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Collaboration9.82 Ratings00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Testing and debugging9.92 Ratings00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Data Governance
Comparison of Data Governance features of Product A and Product B
HCL DataConnect
9.5
1 Ratings
18% above category average
IBM App Connect
-
Ratings
Informatica Cloud Data Integration
9.0
1 Ratings
12% above category average
Integration with data quality tools9.01 Ratings00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Integration with MDM tools10.01 Ratings00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Cloud Data Integration
Comparison of Cloud Data Integration features of Product A and Product B
HCL DataConnect
-
Ratings
IBM App Connect
8.4
9 Ratings
5% above category average
Informatica Cloud Data Integration
-
Ratings
Pre-built connectors00 Ratings9.09 Ratings00 Ratings
Connector modification00 Ratings7.08 Ratings00 Ratings
Support for real-time and batch integration00 Ratings9.09 Ratings00 Ratings
Data quality services00 Ratings9.09 Ratings00 Ratings
Data security features00 Ratings8.59 Ratings00 Ratings
Monitoring console00 Ratings8.09 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
HCL DataConnectIBM App ConnectInformatica Cloud Data Integration
Likelihood to Recommend
8.9
(2 ratings)
9.0
(10 ratings)
8.0
(2 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(3 ratings)
6.0
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
HCL DataConnectIBM App ConnectInformatica Cloud Data Integration
Likelihood to Recommend
HCL Technologies
The choice to use Actian DataConnect really comes down to pricing and the type of integration project you are performing, specifically with the requirements, whether you want the integration to be on-premise or in the cloud, can you install agents on your servers etc. For integration tools it runs head to head with its competitors.
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IBM
IBM App Connect Enterprise is well-suited for high-volume enterprise systems that demand robust scalability and high reliability. It excels at hybrid connectivity by easily integrating various on-premises systems using its extensive catalog of connectors. It is also ideal for workflows that require a balance between efficient low-code and the incorporation of complex, custom Java logic. On the other hand, the platform is less appropriate in scenarios requiring high development autonomy, as installation and configuration at the server level is excessively complex, creating a strong dependency on other infrastructure teams. It is also not ideal if detailed traceability and monitoring of workflows must be seamlessly managed within the tool itself, as this is difficult to manage directly in ACE. IBM App Connect Enterprise está bien adaptado para sistemas empresariales de alto volumen que exigen una escalabilidad robusta y alta confiabilidad. Sobresale en la conectividad híbrida al integrar fácilmente diversos sistemas locales (on-premises) utilizando su amplio catálogo de conectores. Además, es ideal para flujos que requieren un equilibrio entre el low-code eficiente y la incorporación de lógica Java compleja y personalizada. Por otro lado, la plataforma es menos apropiada en escenarios donde se requiere una alta autonomía de desarrollo, debido a que la instalación y configuración a nivel de servidor es excesivamente compleja , lo cual crea una fuerte dependencia de otros equipos de infraestructura. Tampoco es ideal si la trazabilidad detallada y el monitoreo de los flujos deben gestionarse sin problemas dentro de la propia herramienta, ya que esto resulta difícil de manejar directamente en ACE. Parts of this review were originally written in Spanish and have been translated into English using a third-party translation tool. While we strive for accuracy, some nuances or meanings may not be perfectly captured.
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Informatica
We use it a lot for importing data. We transform the incoming data to match the formatting of our CRM. We also match on existing records to avoid creating duplicates. Informatica handles all of this exceptionally well. Our users are system administrators. The tool is not well-suited for users who do not have a technical background
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Pros
HCL Technologies
  • Map multiple source and destination tables - what would be done in many steps in SSIS can be done in one or two "maps" in Data Integrator.
  • Platform independent, cloud based, no client software.
  • Conversion of data types, write flat files - this helps us with integrating systems.
  • Fairly straightforward to use if the user has ETL experience.
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IBM
  • Just the ability to display and consume data through a single dashboard makes this a great application for our business purposes.
  • With the ability to consume their exposed API, data validation and manipulation becomes a breeze.
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Informatica
  • Data synchronisation
  • Data replication
  • Data integration
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Cons
HCL Technologies
  • Integration Manager needs better scheduling improvements. Like dependencies, and not running a process again if the prior run is still running.
  • New connector development does not seem a priority.
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IBM
  • modernization made easy, when a modernized project is created by importing a java code.
  • more pre-built connectors
  • watsonx code assistance for ESQL capability.
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Informatica
  • There is a moderately steep learning curve
  • Has some idiosyncrasies
  • Can be finicky with date formats
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Likelihood to Renew
HCL Technologies
No answers on this topic
IBM
It is the best on-premise application to cloud integration in the market. I guess IBM is planning to integrate IBM App Connect with the IBM API Connect solution.
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Informatica
No answers on this topic
Usability
HCL Technologies
No answers on this topic
IBM
You can do some really powerful things with this system. The overall design is an attempt to make configurable some of the routine tasks/common functionality, but allow for development/customization of the core of the application.
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Informatica
There is a learning curve with Informatica. It is not always intuitive to use. It is best suited for technical users such as system administrators
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Support Rating
HCL Technologies
No answers on this topic
IBM
Usually, the IBM Ops team provides a resolution or a response for 80% of defects raised in my project. There is one which has been open on their end for more than 3 months. With literally no response even after multiple follow-ups.
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Informatica
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Alternatives Considered
HCL Technologies
Data Integrator was initially a part of a package deal for us with our new Student Information System. It was chosen prior to my arrival at the institution. Since I discovered we have SQL Server licenses, we have decided to use SSIS instead since I have a background in the MSBI stack and SSIS appears to be more straightforward (process flow philosophy vs "map" philosophy.)
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IBM
IBM App Connect started as MQSeries Integrator (MQSI) more than 20 years ago. In the IT environment, this is like an eternity. And this allowed a lot of customer experience and needs to be embedded in the product. Without it becoming a legacy application. The changes done in the latest version are preparing it for a Cloud/containers world without losing the previously learned knowledge.
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Informatica
It is really easy to comply and understand its features.
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Return on Investment
HCL Technologies
  • Our customer likes the consistent reliable integrations we have built so we [got] a definite return on investment.
  • Problems are fairly easy to handle and rework.
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IBM
  • We never implemented Cast Iron in production. When compared to five competing products in the iPaaS space it didn't make it past the first few test scenarios we threw at it.
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Informatica
  • Really greatest than any other conventional application.
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ScreenShots

HCL DataConnect Screenshots

Screenshot of DataConnect is a hybrid integration solution used to design, deploy, and manage integrations on premise, in the cloud or in hybrid environments with no limits on data types or volumes.Screenshot of Actian DataConnect is a versatile hybrid integration platform that supports a wide range of use cases in every industry.Screenshot of DataConnect helps service delivery teams (e.g. SaaS ProServ team, Systems Integrator) rapidly  onboard and maintain application integrations across their customer base.Screenshot of DataConnect helps organizations onboard master data from their customers as part of the customer onboarding and maintenance process.Screenshot of DataConnect helps an enterprise or service provider exchange EDI data with their supply chain, customer network, or partner network.Screenshot of Actian DataConnect