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Layer2 Cloud Connector vs. Progress DataDirect

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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Layer2 Cloud Connector

    Score7 out of 10
    N/AThe Layer2 Cloud Connector can integrate data and sync documents between 100+ corporate data sources without programming. It is used to connect services and apps on-premises or cloud-based, such as Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, Dynamics, Azure, SQL/ERP/CRM, and more for migration, backup, or permanent two-way synchronization.

    $491

    per installation

    Progress DataDirect

    Score4.5 out of 10
    N/AProgress Software offers DataDirect, a data connectivity solution which helps enterprises integrate data across relational, big data and cloud databases.N/A
    Pricing
    Layer2 Cloud ConnectorProgress DataDirect
    Editions & Modules
    Personal Edition
    $491.00
    per installation
    Professional Edition
    $1226.00
    per installation
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Layer2 Cloud ConnectorProgress DataDirect
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup Fee$185 Setup SupportOptional
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    Features
    Layer2 Cloud ConnectorProgress DataDirect
    Data Source Connection
    Comparison of Data Source Connection features of Layer2 Cloud Connector and Progress DataDirect
    Feature
    Layer2 Cloud Connector
    6.0
    1 Ratings
    33% below category average
    Progress DataDirect
    9.8
    2 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Connect to traditional data sources6.01 Ratings9.52 Ratings
    Connecto to Big Data and NoSQL00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Data Transformations
    Comparison of Data Transformations features of Layer2 Cloud Connector and Progress DataDirect
    Feature
    Layer2 Cloud Connector
    5.5
    1 Ratings
    39% below category average
    Progress DataDirect
    9.3
    2 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Simple transformations4.01 Ratings9.52 Ratings
    Complex transformations7.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Data Governance
    Comparison of Data Governance features of Layer2 Cloud Connector and Progress DataDirect
    Feature
    Layer2 Cloud Connector
    6.5
    1 Ratings
    22% below category average
    Progress DataDirect
    9.8
    2 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Integration with data quality tools6.01 Ratings9.52 Ratings
    Integration with MDM tools7.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Data Modeling
    Comparison of Data Modeling features of Layer2 Cloud Connector and Progress DataDirect
    Feature
    Layer2 Cloud Connector
    -
    Ratings
    Progress DataDirect
    9.7
    2 Ratings
    20% above category average
    Data model creation00 Ratings9.52 Ratings
    Metadata management00 Ratings9.52 Ratings
    Business rules and workflow00 Ratings9.52 Ratings
    Collaboration00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Testing and debugging00 Ratings9.52 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Layer2 Cloud ConnectorProgress DataDirect
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.5
    (2 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Layer2 Cloud ConnectorProgress DataDirect
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Layer 2 GmbH
    We had a scenario where our clients have thousands of external party vendors/committees who regularly sync SharePoint data. Managing thousands of external parties can never be possible without using a Layer2 cloud connector. We managed the local network sharing and SharePoint integration by using the Layer2 connector. Layer2 is convenient with a large amount of data as the per-user license is high.
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    Progress Software
    Hybrid Data Pipeline lets users consume or share data in can timely and compliant manner regardless of the application they use or the location of the data. It has defined a stringent set of policies and practices around product development and distribution. Enables customers to consume their data in your application using their BI tool of choice.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Layer 2 GmbH
    • Layer2 provides best connectivity with SharePoint
    • It syncs local network shared files to the SharePoint
    • Provides details file history
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    Progress Software
    • Providing JDBC connectivity to CRM applications
    • Raw data integration
    • Customer support
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Layer 2 GmbH
    • Per User cost is expensive
    • A lot of pre-requisites
    • UI needs to be more user-friendly
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    Progress Software
    • Seamless data access for BI and Analytics.
    • Helps you comply with industry standards.
    • Cloud and On-premises Data Access with Hybrid Data Pipelines.
    Incentivized
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    Layer 2 GmbH
    We had also used Microsoft One Drive as a syncing tool but it requires Office365 for managing and syncing data across thousands of vendors which was not practically possible to manage users on Office 365. Layer2 resolved this issue by having 3 user licenses and they are enough to periodically sync all external parties' data with our SharePoint online.
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    Progress Software
    Easy to use with JDBC interface, detailed debug logs for troubleshooting, and easier audit with detailed log. Cost of ingestion is relatively cheaper
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Layer 2 GmbH
    • Layer2 resolves the time management issue
    • Resolved data syncing issues across different external vendors
    • LOE optimisation with using Layer2 connector.
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    Progress Software
    • Create custom data access and security policies at a user level.
    • Integrate HDP into your app seamlessly with management and administration API's.
    • Hybrid Data Pipeline service can be deployed on multiple modes behind a load balancer.
    Incentivized
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