Try our new research platform with insights from 80,000+ expert users

Altair Monarch vs SSIS comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Altair Monarch
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.8
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Data Preparation Tools (5th)
SSIS
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
72
Ranking in other categories
Data Integration (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

Altair Monarch and SSIS aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Altair Monarch is designed for Data Preparation Tools and holds a mindshare of 10.3%, up 6.6% compared to last year.
SSIS, on the other hand, focuses on Data Integration, holds 8.9% mindshare, down 9.5% since last year.
Data Preparation Tools
Data Integration
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2082057 - PeerSpot reviewer
In 10 minutes, I can do work that would take me two or three hours in another solution.
We use Monarch for account reconciliation. We have several accounts from last year that carry over into this year, so we do reconciliation to see if there are any outliers compared to last year and if the system is automatically picking up for renewals. Monarch is used for minor reconciliation work…
Sakiru Dosumu - PeerSpot reviewer
Its ability to transform and transport data is extremely valuable
he ability of SSIS to transform and transport data is extremely valuable to me. It allows for intelligent extraction and manipulation of data during the process. Improved error handling would enhance ETL processes further. I haven't directly utilized the data flow components but they seem capable of supporting complex data integration needs.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Monarch lets you quickly extract in your preferred format."
"SSIS' best feature is SFTP connectivity."
"There are many good features in this solution including the data fields, database integration, support for SQL views, and the lookups for matching information."
"I like that this solution is very scalable, accommodating large datasets and various types of servers. It integrates with most common database servers and allows for customization through coding, including complex scripts. Compared to Alteryx Designer, SSIS offers more customization. Its data cleaning capabilities are highly accurate because we can run tests as data is loaded, ensuring it meets all requirements before reaching the final destination. The ability to write custom SQL and C# code within SSIS packages is its greatest feature."
"We can connect with multiple data sources easily using an external connector in SSIS."
"This solution is easy to implement, has a wide variety of connectors, has support for Visual Basic, and supports the C language."
"SSIS is an easy way to do data integration from various data sources. It doesn't matter whether it's a database, flat files, XML, or Web API. It can talk to the and join them all together."
"The most valuable features of SSIS are that it works with the query language and it can import data from different sources."
"The performance and stability are good."
 

Cons

"I rate Altair Monarch seven out of 10 for affordability. Recently, the pricing model changed from end-user licensing to a concurrent licensing model."
"This solution needs full support for real-time processing."
"The high prices attached to the product can be an area of concern where improvements are required."
"Microsoft's technical support has decreased in quality over the last few years, becoming less responsive and tending to pass problems on instead of solving them."
"At one point, we did have to purchase an add-on."
"Integration and the user interface are areas with certain shortcomings that require some improvements."
"I would like to see better integration with Power BI."
"We In upgrading SSIS, we encountered challenges fixing SQL Server and performance issues, including problems during a failover in our data warehouse."
"I would also like to see full integration with our BI because then our full load of data will be available in our organization. They should incorporate an ATL process."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

Information not available
"The solution is economical. You don't have to worry about the pricing as long as you're installing both services on the same server."
"SSIS is fairly well-priced - I would rate it at four out of five."
"This solution is included with the MSSQL server package."
"Depending on the arrangement that a certain company has with Microsoft, it may supply the permanent license that is included in the SQL server license, or it may be a time-bound license if it is a partner license or other enterprise license."
"We purchased the standard edition of SQL Server and SSIS came with it free of charge."
"The solution comes free of cost."
"Our license with SSIS is annual."
"This solution is a free of charge addition to our SQL licence. However, the only way this tool can be utilized is as a feature of the SQL licence, which may make it unattractive to organizations who don't wish to purchase the wider-ranging licence."
report
Use our free recommendation engine to learn which Data Preparation Tools solutions are best for your needs.
825,399 professionals have used our research since 2012.
 

Comparison Review

it_user90069 - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 20, 2014
Informatica PowerCenter vs. Microsoft SSIS - each technology has its advantages but also have similarities
Technology has made it easier for businesses to organize and manipulate data to get a clearer picture of what’s going on with their business. Notably, ETL tools have made managing huge amounts of data significantly easier and faster, boosting many organizations’ business intelligence operations…
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
28%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Government
11%
Retailer
9%
Financial Services Firm
18%
Computer Software Company
12%
Government
8%
Healthcare Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Altair Monarch?
Monarch lets you quickly extract in your preferred format.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Altair Monarch?
I rate Altair Monarch seven out of 10 for affordability. Recently, the pricing model changed from end-user licensing to a concurrent licensing model.
What is your primary use case for Altair Monarch?
We use Monarch for account reconciliation. We have several accounts from last year that carry over into this year, so we do reconciliation to see if there are any outliers compared to last year and...
Which is better - SSIS or Informatica PowerCenter?
SSIS PowerPack is a group of drag and drop connectors for Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services, commonly called SSIS. The collection helps organizations boost productivity with code-free compo...
What do you like most about SSIS?
The product's deployment phase is easy.
 

Also Known As

Monarch Data Pump
SQL Server Integration Services
 

Learn More

 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

MasterCard
1. Amazon.com 2. Bank of America 3. Capital One 4. Coca-Cola 5. Dell 6. E*TRADE 7. FedEx 8. Ford Motor Company 9. Google 10. Home Depot 11. IBM 12. Intel 13. JPMorgan Chase 14. Kraft Foods 15. Lockheed Martin 16. McDonald's 17. Microsoft 18. Morgan Stanley 19. Nike 20. Oracle 21. PepsiCo 22. Procter & Gamble 23. Prudential Financial 24. RBC Capital Markets 25. SAP 26. Siemens 27. Sony 28. Toyota 29. UnitedHealth Group 30. Visa 31. Walmart 32. Wells Fargo
Find out what your peers are saying about Alteryx, SAS, Bright Data and others in Data Preparation Tools. Updated: November 2024.
825,399 professionals have used our research since 2012.