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Layer2 Cloud Connector vs. Squirrel

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Layer2 Cloud Connector

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    Overview
    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

    Squirrel

    Score6 out of 10
    		N/ASquirrel by SmiKar Solutions is a SaaS product designed to enhance document management for organizations utilizing SharePoint Online. It provides an automated document archiving solution that integrates with SharePoint Online, transferring documents to Azure Blob Storage based on customizable lifecycle policies. Key Features: Automated Document Archiving: Squirrel intelligently moves documents from SharePoint Online to cost-effective Azure Blob Storage according to pre…N/A
    Pricing
    Layer2 Cloud ConnectorSquirrel
    Editions & Modules
    Personal Edition
    $491.00
    per installation
    Professional Edition
    $1226.00
    per installation
    No answers on this topic
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Layer2 Cloud ConnectorSquirrel
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup Fee$185 Setup SupportNo setup fee
    Additional Details——
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    Features
    Layer2 Cloud ConnectorSquirrel
    Data Source Connection
    Comparison of Data Source Connection features of Layer2 Cloud Connector and Squirrel
    Feature
    Layer2 Cloud Connector
    6.0
    1 Ratings
    33% below category average
    Squirrel
    -
    Ratings
    Connect to traditional data sources6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Data Transformations
    Comparison of Data Transformations features of Layer2 Cloud Connector and Squirrel
    Feature
    Layer2 Cloud Connector
    5.5
    1 Ratings
    39% below category average
    Squirrel
    -
    Ratings
    Simple transformations4.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Complex transformations7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Data Governance
    Comparison of Data Governance features of Layer2 Cloud Connector and Squirrel
    Feature
    Layer2 Cloud Connector
    6.5
    1 Ratings
    22% below category average
    Squirrel
    -
    Ratings
    Integration with data quality tools6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration with MDM tools7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Layer2 Cloud ConnectorSquirrel
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Layer2 Cloud ConnectorSquirrel
    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.
    Umair Mehboob
    Senior Devops Engineer
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    SmiKar Software
    No answers on this topic
    Pros
    Layer 2 GmbH
    • Layer2 provides best connectivity with SharePoint
    • It syncs local network shared files to the SharePoint
    • Provides details file history
    Umair Mehboob
    Senior Devops Engineer
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    SmiKar Software
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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
    Umair Mehboob
    Senior Devops Engineer
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    SmiKar Software
    No answers on this topic
    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.
    Umair Mehboob
    Senior Devops Engineer
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    SmiKar Software
    No answers on this topic
    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.
    Umair Mehboob
    Senior Devops Engineer
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    SmiKar Software
    No answers on this topic
    ScreenShots

    Squirrel Screenshots

    Screenshot of a screen showing the amount of data that has been archived over time from SharePoint Online to Azure Blob Storage