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Amazon SageMaker vs Azure OpenAI comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 8, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

Amazon SageMaker
Ranking in AI Development Platforms
4th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
9.1
Number of Reviews
29
Ranking in other categories
Data Science Platforms (5th)
Azure OpenAI
Ranking in AI Development Platforms
1st
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
30
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the AI Development Platforms category, the mindshare of Amazon SageMaker is 8.1%, down from 8.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Azure OpenAI is 22.2%, up from 17.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Natu Lauchande - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 27, 2024
Easy to use and manage, but the documentation does not have a lot of information
We use the product for deploying machine learning models. We use it for the machine learning model development process We're currently implementing a project on a cross-selling model. It is like a standard XGBoost model. I’m evaluating the tool to see whether it will improve the workflow.…
Anup Karade - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 28, 2024
Created a chatbot powered by OpenAI to answer HR, travel, and expense-related questions
We have created our own platform called CanvasAI. It provides machine-learning plumbing and integration with your services. So, we've integrated Azure OpenAI through Canvas. We're also looking at some hard interface modeling from AWS as well. We access Azure OpenAI solutions for our business workflow via the platform, not directly from the service provider. There are security considerations we're working through with the security team, etc. Canvas provides the control plane, which handles RBAC for user registration and model management. For internal processes, we're using OpenAI to create partner call reports, like summarizing quarterly zip code data and other financial models. We also use it for legal and contract stuff, like comparing SOWs and contracts. For user experience, we've created a chatbot powered by OpenAI to answer HR, travel, and expense-related questions.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The product aggregates everything we need to build and deploy machine learning models in one place."
"The superb thing that SageMaker brings is that it wraps everything well. It's got the deployment, the whole framework."
"The most valuable feature of Amazon SageMaker is SageMaker Studio."
"The most tool's valuable feature, in my experience, is hyperparameter tuning. It allows us to test different parameters for the same model in parallel, which helps us quickly identify the configuration that yields the highest accuracy. This parallel computing capability saves us a lot of time."
"The intuitive interface and streamlined user experience make it easy to navigate and set up various tools like Visual Studio Code or Jupyter Notebook."
"We've had experience with unique ML projects using SageMaker. For example, we're developing a platform similar to ChatGPT that requires models. We utilize Amazon SageMaker to create endpoints for these models, making accessing them convenient as needed."
"It's user-friendly for business teams as they can understand many aspects through the AWS interface."
"The most valuable feature of Amazon SageMaker for me is the model deployment service."
"Generative AI or GenAI seems to be the best part of the solution."
"Azure OpenAI is very easy to use instead of AWS services."
"OpenAI integrates seamlessly with the broader Microsoft Azure ecosystem, and that provides synergies with the other solutions. This integration makes it much easier to build solutions."
"We can use the solution to implement our tasks and models quickly."
"The product's initial setup phase was pretty easy."
"The high precision of information extraction is the most valuable feature."
"Azure OpenAI is useful for benchmarking products."
"You just have to write accurate prompts according to your requirements, and the solution gives very good results."
 

Cons

"The training modules could be enhanced. We had to take in-person training to fully understand SageMaker, and while the trainers were great, I think more comprehensive online modules would be helpful."
"The platform could be more accessible to users with basic coding skills, making it more intuitive and easier for beginners to use comfortably."
"The model repository is a concern as models are stored on a bucket and there's an issue with versioning."
"Lacking in some machine learning pipelines."
"Creating notebook instances for multiple users is pretty expensive in Amazon SageMaker."
"Amazon SageMaker can make it simpler to manage the data flow from start to finish, such as by integrating data, usingthe machine, and deploying models. This process could be more user-friendly compared to other tools. I would also like to improve integration with Bedrock and the LLM connection for AWS."
"The product must provide better documentation."
"The documentation must be made clearer and more user-friendly."
"There are certain shortcomings with the product's scalability and support team where improvements are required."
"Deployment was slightly complex for me to understand."
"Sometimes, the responses are repetitive."
"The fine-tuning of models with the use of Azure OpenAI is an area with certain shortcomings currently, and it can be considered for improvement in the future."
"Azure OpenAI will be expensive if you want to implement it as a permanent solution for a customer."
"Sometimes, it gives answers in English, even when the request is in Polish."
"The dialogue manager needs to be improved."
"Azure OpenAI is not an optimized tool yet, making it one of its shortcomings where improvements are required."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is no license required for the solution since you can use it on demand."
"The tool's pricing is reasonable."
"The support costs are 10% of the Amazon fees and it comes by default."
"The product is expensive."
"You don't pay for Sagemaker. You only pay for the compute instances in your storage."
"The cost offers a pay-as-you-go pricing model. It depends on the instance that you do."
"Databricks solution is less costly than Amazon SageMaker."
"The pricing could be better, especially for querying. The per-query model feels expensive."
"I rate the product pricing six out of ten."
"While the product meets our business requirements well, I consider it relatively expensive, especially for individual users like myself."
"The pricing is acceptable, and it's delivering good value for the results and outcomes we need."
"The tool costs around 20 dollars a month."
"I'm uncertain about the licensing, specifically the pricing. This falls under the purview of other teams, particularly the sales teams. I am not informed about the pricing details."
"The platform offers a flexible pricing model which depends on the features and capabilities we utilize."
"Cost-wise, the product's price is a bit on the higher side."
"The cost is pretty high. Even by US standards, you would find it high."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
18%
Educational Organization
14%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Educational Organization
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

How would you compare Databricks vs Amazon SageMaker?
We researched AWS SageMaker, but in the end, we chose Databricks. Databricks is a Unified Analytics Platform designed to accelerate innovation projects. It is based on Spark so it is very fast. It...
What do you like most about Amazon SageMaker?
We've had experience with unique ML projects using SageMaker. For example, we're developing a platform similar to ChatGPT that requires models. We utilize Amazon SageMaker to create endpoints for t...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Amazon SageMaker?
The license cost for Amazon SageMaker ranges between seven thousand to fifteen thousand dollars per month depending on various factors such as the model, amount of data, and geographical locations ...
What do you like most about Azure OpenAI?
The product is easy to integrate with our IT workflow.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Azure OpenAI?
The pricing really depends on the specific requirements and underlying needs. For example, if the goal is to implement innovative solutions for the future or to improve productivity in decision-mak...
What needs improvement with Azure OpenAI?
For my needs, when working with interactive dashboards, it's expensive. I would prefer a system that provides alternative dashboard options or allows me to go directly into the program and pinpoint...
 

Also Known As

AWS SageMaker, SageMaker
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Sample Customers

DigitalGlobe, Thomson Reuters Center for AI and Cognitive Computing, Hotels.com, GE Healthcare, Tinder, Intuit
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