Layer2 Cloud Connector vs. Progress DataDirect

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Layer2 Cloud Connector
Score 7.0 out of 10
N/A
The 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
Score 4.9 out of 10
N/A
Progress 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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Layer2 Cloud ConnectorProgress DataDirect
Top Pros
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Features
Layer2 Cloud ConnectorProgress DataDirect
Data Source Connection
Comparison of Data Source Connection features of Product A and Product B
Layer2 Cloud Connector
6.0
1 Ratings
31% below category average
Progress DataDirect
9.8
2 Ratings
18% 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 Product A and Product B
Layer2 Cloud Connector
5.5
1 Ratings
41% below category average
Progress DataDirect
9.3
2 Ratings
11% above category average
Simple transformations4.01 Ratings9.52 Ratings
Complex transformations7.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Data Governance
Comparison of Data Governance features of Product A and Product B
Layer2 Cloud Connector
6.5
1 Ratings
23% below category average
Progress DataDirect
9.8
2 Ratings
18% 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 Product A and Product B
Layer2 Cloud Connector
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Ratings
Progress DataDirect
9.7
2 Ratings
18% 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.
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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
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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.
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Alternatives Considered
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
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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.
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