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Alteryx pros and cons

Vendor: Alteryx
4.2 out of 5
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PROS

Alteryx is a one-stop shop for data preparation, blending, prediction, and optimization in a single workflow.
Predictive models in Alteryx are easy to use and help with fast design and deployment.
Alteryx allows for manipulation and automation, greatly reducing the time required per project.
Geo features in Alteryx make spatial mapping large retail universes possible.
Alteryx has robust capabilities for data cleaning, organizing, and merging of databases such as Excel and Access.

CONS

Pricing is considered high compared to competitors, leading to concerns about affordability and cost justification.
Data visualization features are seen as lacking, prompting users to rely on third-party tools like Tableau or Qlik for improved visualization capabilities.
The learning curve is steep for non-technical users, creating a barrier to ease of use without sufficient e-learning resources or support.
There is a need for enhanced data science features and components to compete more effectively with other data science tools in the market.
Alteryx lacks optimization for performance, especially when handling large file ingestions, leading to system slowdowns.
 

Alteryx Pros review quotes

NagendraVuppala - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 10, 2023
Alteryx is a low-code platform, and that's the biggest reason why we chose it.
AJ
Dec 22, 2019
This is a drag-and-drop tool which is easy-to-use and yet can be customized by creating your own components.
sroumi - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 9, 2022
You get more support with Alteryx, and it's good for non-sophisticated users who can benefit from the support included in the price.
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TM
Apr 25, 2021
Automation is the most valuable aspect for us. The ability to wrap business logic around the data is very helpful.
reviewer1071702 - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 23, 2019
The ease-of-use allows non-technical business users to directly create their own solutions without the use of additional development resources.
reviewer1858533 - PeerSpot reviewer
May 13, 2022
I believe that the ability to leverage the gallery for scalability, as well as the general data blending functionality, is most beneficial to our core-based users.
Anamita Anuva - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 27, 2022
The initial setup is easy.
reviewer1714017 - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 16, 2021
The scheduling feature for the automation is excellent.
reviewer2115834 - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 28, 2023
I like that I can merge data from different sources into one place.
Victor Bethapudy - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 21, 2023
My primary focus is creating numerous data pulls, and Alteryx Server handles the automation well.
 

Alteryx Cons review quotes

NagendraVuppala - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 10, 2023
We can't browse multiple files. When we deploy a solution on a gallery, let's say I have ten different files, and I have to upload them all at once. This is something that's difficult in the gallery. So case by case, I see some downsides, but often we do something alternative.
AJ
Dec 22, 2019
The GUI interface functions but it could stand to be updated to a more modern look and feel.
sroumi - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 9, 2022
I think they should really work on integrating or have a capacity to integrate some algorithmic code. I think that's one of the most important things they need to be doing.
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TM
Apr 25, 2021
What they're struggling with is it's not as mature as Tableau in the user management area. It was tougher to manage the server part of it right away, especially since the user base has grown.
reviewer1071702 - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 23, 2019
There is currently no cloud solution and this would be valuable for many clients.
reviewer1858533 - PeerSpot reviewer
May 13, 2022
The data integration component could most likely be improved to increase enterprise scalability.
Anamita Anuva - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 27, 2022
If there is any way to make the learning curve less steep, that would be ideal.
reviewer1714017 - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 16, 2021
The technical support could have a little bit of improvement.
reviewer2115834 - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 28, 2023
I'd like it to be easier to work with PDF.
Victor Bethapudy - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 21, 2023
Its most valuable feature lies in its functionality.