Sigma is Excel on Steroids
Overall Satisfaction with Sigma Computing
We see Sigma being used as a complement to Tableau or PowerBI for the power users. They are using Sigma to rapidly gain access to data, even in its raw form, to assist with curation, and create a proof of concept insights. Traditionally, this process took weeks or months--now it's hours.
Pros
- Rapid access to data for business users
- Excel-like functionality that is familiar to most business users
- Unique features such as being able to upload an Excel file into Snowflake
- Ability to rapidly process massive amounts of data
- Ease to learn interface
Cons
- We liked the previous pricing of low cost of entry and the ability to show value
- Promotion of Worksheets and more granular security on Workspaces and folders
- More configuration of the interface, as it can be overwhelming
- More training
- Saved time in curation of data consolidated from multiple sources
- Accelerated access for the business to critical business data
Sigma Computing offers an Excel-like interface that is familiar to business users, a low-cost entry point, and
rapid setup and access to data.
rapid setup and access to data.

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