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Apache Hadoop vs VMware Tanzu Data Solutions comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 18, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
6.5
Apache Hadoop offers cost-effective storage and processing, with varying returns based on analytics sophistication and workload optimization.
Sentiment score
7.0
VMware Tanzu Data Solutions is cost-efficient, stable, and valuable, offering high uptime without needing open-source alternatives.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.5
Apache Hadoop's support varies, with high satisfaction from vendor packages, responsive teams, and helpful documentation and community.
Sentiment score
6.8
VMware Tanzu Data Solutions' customer service is mixed, with varying experiences in response times and technical support effectiveness.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.6
Apache Hadoop offers scalable data management for large-scale deployments, efficiently supports diverse users and adapts across industries.
Sentiment score
7.3
VMware Tanzu Data Solutions offer scalability and adaptability but face challenges with complexity and resource limitations under high workloads.
Most of our functions or jobs are queued due to that.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.4
Apache Hadoop is stable, especially newer versions, with occasional issues in setup, memory, and online data ingestion.
Sentiment score
7.0
VMware Tanzu Data Solutions is stable for most users but experiences performance issues under heavy loads or specific configurations.
I have faced stability issues, mainly due to the storage my organization has, though I am not sure if it's specifically due to the tool.
 

Room For Improvement

Apache Hadoop requires enhanced compatibility, improved usability, real-time processing, better security, modern interfaces, and cost-effective solutions to boost adoption.
VMware Tanzu Data Solutions need stability, scalability, and performance improvements, better integration, and alignment with PostgreSQL features.
 

Setup Cost

Apache Hadoop is cost-effective for large-scale deployments, but smaller enterprises face higher expenses despite potential cloud cost savings.
VMware Tanzu Data Solutions offers cost-effective open-source options with competitive pricing for enhanced features and optional support.
 

Valuable Features

Apache Hadoop offers cost-efficient, scalable data processing with HDFS, supporting large datasets and seamless integration with tools like Spark.
VMware Tanzu Data Solutions is praised for its scalability, integration, speed, security, and advanced analytics capabilities.
The product is not complex; I do not have to create stored procedures, functions, or views.
 

Categories and Ranking

Apache Hadoop
Ranking in Data Warehouse
6th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
39
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
VMware Tanzu Data Solutions
Ranking in Data Warehouse
8th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
83
Ranking in other categories
Database Development and Management (7th), Relational Databases Tools (10th), Message Queue (MQ) Software (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the Data Warehouse category, the mindshare of Apache Hadoop is 5.0%, down from 5.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware Tanzu Data Solutions is 4.5%, down from 4.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Warehouse
 

Featured Reviews

Sushil Arya - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides ease of integration with the IT workflow of a business
When working with Kafka, I saw that the data came in an incremental order. The incremental data processing part is still not very effective in Apache Hadoop. If the data is already there, it can be processed very effectively, especially if the data is coming in every second. If you want to know the location of some data every second, then such data is not processed effectively in Apache Hadoop. I can say that one of the features where improvements are required revolves around the licensing cost of the tool. If the tool can build some licensing structures in a pay-per-use manner, organizations can get the look and feel of Apache Hadoop. Apache Hadoop can offer a licensing structure of the product that can be seen as similar to how AWS operates. Apache Hadoop can look into the capability of processing incremental data. The tool's setup process can be a scope of improvement. Also, it is not very simple because while doing the setup, we need to do all the server settings, including port listing and firewall configurations. If we look at other products on the market, then they can be made simpler. There are certain shortcomings when it comes to the product's technical support part, making it an area where improvements are required. The time frame for the resolution is an area that needs to be improved. The overall communication part of the technical support team also needs improvement.
Sushma Polavarapu - PeerSpot reviewer
Create essential reporting scripts with simplicity but has some operational challenges
We mainly create functions and scripts required for reporting The product is not complex; I do not have to create stored procedures, functions, or views. It's just simple to use. There is general room for improvement. I have been using it for five years. I have faced stability issues, mainly…
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
34%
Computer Software Company
10%
University
7%
Energy/Utilities Company
5%
Financial Services Firm
29%
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Healthcare Company
4%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Apache Hadoop?
It's primarily open source. You can handle huge data volumes and create your own views, workflows, and tables. I can also use it for real-time data streaming.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Apache Hadoop?
The product is open-source, but some associated licensing fees depend on the subscription level. While it might be free for students, organizations typically need to pay for their subscriptions. Th...
What needs improvement with Apache Hadoop?
Hadoop lacks OLAP capabilities. I recommend adding a Delta Lake feature to make the data compatible with ACID properties. Also, video and audio streaming import issues could be improved to ensure p...
How does IBM MQ compare with VMware RabbitMQ?
IBM MQ has a great reputation behind it, and this solution is very robust with great stability. It is easy to use, simple to configure and integrates well with our enterprise ecosystem and protocol...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for VMware Tanzu Greenplum?
It’s an open-source solution. There are no expenses for using it.
 

Also Known As

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Greenplum, Pivotal Greenplum, VMware RabbitMQ, VMware Tanzu GemFire, VMware Postgres
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Amazon, Adobe, eBay, Facebook, Google, Hulu, IBM, LinkedIn, Microsoft, Spotify, AOL, Twitter, University of Maryland, Yahoo!, Cornell University Web Lab
General Electric, Conversant, China CITIC Bank, Aridhia, Purdue University
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