Item: Matillion
Rating: 9
Author: Verified User

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

As a fast prototyping POC tool for end users of data and in production etl.

Pros and Cons

Easy to learn.
Easy to show complex calcs to stakeholders.
Data lineage.

Billing model.
Git integration.
Metadata management.

Return on Investment

Noncore data teams can build out their own ETL pipelines, reducing pressure on central resources.
Business can respond fast to data input changes.
Reduces ticket creation and delays in turnaround.
Enabler of data ownership outside core team.

Usability

Easy to use Low barrier to entry.

Time to Value

Days for the core team. There are a few weeks for wider org.

Scalability

Change control and fit integration lower the score. Scalability, for me, is about change control, not a number of sources.

Alternatives Considered

Alteryx

Similar to Alteryx. Feels more modern.

Key Insights

Do you think Matillion delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Matillion's feature set?

Yes

Did Matillion live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Matillion go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Matillion again?

Yes

Other Software Used

Snowflake, HashiCorp Terraform, Amazon QuickSight

Likelihood to Recommend

Complex ETL pipelines, specifically for those with limited prior experience. Fast-changing input datasets or schema.

Great ETL for the wider organisation.

Overall Satisfaction with Matillion