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HCL DataConnect vs. ZAP Data Hub

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
ZAP Data Hub
Score 10.0 out of 10
N/A
ZAP provides data management & analytics software, with optimized solutions for Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, SAP, and PowerBI. ZAP Data Hub is an ELT data warehouse automation software that helps to deliver accurate, trusted financial and operational reporting in BI tools.N/A
Pricing
HCL DataConnectZAP Data Hub
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
HCL DataConnectZAP Data Hub
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
HCL DataConnectZAP Data Hub
Features
HCL DataConnectZAP Data Hub
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
ZAP Data Hub
-
Ratings
Connect to traditional data sources9.92 Ratings00 Ratings
Connecto to Big Data and NoSQL9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Data Transformations
Comparison of Data Transformations features of Product A and Product B
HCL DataConnect
9.9
2 Ratings
19% above category average
ZAP Data Hub
-
Ratings
Simple transformations10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Complex transformations9.92 Ratings00 Ratings
Data Modeling
Comparison of Data Modeling features of Product A and Product B
HCL DataConnect
9.9
2 Ratings
23% above category average
ZAP Data Hub
-
Ratings
Data model creation10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Metadata management10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Business rules and workflow9.92 Ratings00 Ratings
Collaboration9.82 Ratings00 Ratings
Testing and debugging9.92 Ratings00 Ratings
Data Governance
Comparison of Data Governance features of Product A and Product B
HCL DataConnect
9.5
1 Ratings
17% above category average
ZAP Data Hub
-
Ratings
Integration with data quality tools9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Integration with MDM tools10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Access Control and Security
Comparison of Access Control and Security features of Product A and Product B
HCL DataConnect
-
Ratings
ZAP Data Hub
8.3
1 Ratings
8% below category average
Multi-User Support (named login)00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Multiple Access Permission Levels (Create, Read, Delete)00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Single Sign-On (SSO)00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
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User Ratings
HCL DataConnectZAP Data Hub
Likelihood to Recommend
8.9
(2 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
HCL DataConnectZAP Data Hub
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.
David Byrd | TrustRadius Reviewer
David Byrd
Sr Integration Engineer - Dual Certified in Dell Boomi Developer 1 & 2, and Actian DataConnect
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ZAP Business Intelligence
ZAP is an incredible tool for those IT Organizations that need to stay lean. Within days, I was able to implement the ZAP solution instead of hiring Developers and ETL developers to tie into multiple Data infrastructures.
Roger Safont | TrustRadius Reviewer
Roger Safont
CIO (Chief Information Officer)
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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.
Justin Duperre | TrustRadius Reviewer
Justin Duperre
Data Management Support Specialist
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ZAP Business Intelligence
  • Extremely Robust Interface
  • Implementation and Connection to Data Stores extremely fast. I was able to implement BI reporting within days.
  • Fantastic Support
  • Cost Effective Tool for any IT organization. Reduction in FTE, Data Reporting Deployment, and Cube Creation.
Roger Safont | TrustRadius Reviewer
Roger Safont
CIO (Chief Information Officer)
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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.
David Byrd | TrustRadius Reviewer
David Byrd
Sr Integration Engineer - Dual Certified in Dell Boomi Developer 1 & 2, and Actian DataConnect
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ZAP Business Intelligence
  • I would love to see a strong integration with Google Analytics. ZAP works great with CRM platforms but would be interested to get the metrics on how marketing campaigns are tied to organic traffic and PPC.
Roger Safont | TrustRadius Reviewer
Roger Safont
CIO (Chief Information Officer)
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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.)
Justin Duperre | TrustRadius Reviewer
Justin Duperre
Data Management Support Specialist
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ZAP Business Intelligence
ZAP has a better interface and user-friendly.
Roger Safont | TrustRadius Reviewer
Roger Safont
CIO (Chief Information Officer)
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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.
David Byrd | TrustRadius Reviewer
David Byrd
Sr Integration Engineer - Dual Certified in Dell Boomi Developer 1 & 2, and Actian DataConnect
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ZAP Business Intelligence
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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