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Boomi AtomSphere Master Data Hub vs Microsoft MDS comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Boomi AtomSphere Master Dat...
Average Rating
7.8
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Master Data Management (MDM) Solutions (7th)
Microsoft MDS
Average Rating
7.6
Number of Reviews
21
Ranking in other categories
Master Data Management (MDM) Software (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Data Integration and Access solutions, they serve different purposes. Boomi AtomSphere Master Data Hub is designed for Cloud Master Data Management (MDM) Solutions and holds a mindshare of 3.6%, up 3.3% compared to last year.
Microsoft MDS, on the other hand, focuses on Master Data Management (MDM) Software, holds 12.6% mindshare, down 15.2% since last year.
Cloud Master Data Management (MDM) Solutions
Master Data Management (MDM) Software
 

Featured Reviews

Tharun Gullapalli - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 30, 2023
A cloud solution to reflect market data using Shell companies data
We have some shell companies that send data from one organization to another. This data type will be coming to a Master Data Hub, where completed training partners will be combined with other data, such as annual DeFi statistics, to reflect market data We don't have any other options other than…
Pierre Godard - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 10, 2023
Easy to use with a helpful Excel plugin and integration of various data sources
The tool is very comprehensive; it has a lot of features and yet is easy to use. It is multi-domain which means that no matter what industry you are in, you can use the tool to create master data or reference data. One of the cool features of MDS is the fact that you can reference entities in different models in the MDS DB. MDS uses the model concept to encapsulate different domains in the MDS DB. From my understanding, MS, as of 2021, will not maintain the product going forward. That said, the original creator of the product is doing an excellent job building a new service on top of MDS called Profisee MDM.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable feature of this solution is that it seems to be more of a drag and drop interface."
"The most valuable feature is that it's very easy to develop the processes and we have been using it for a long time. At that time, no other tool was available, and it was the best product. When we first got it, I don't think it was a Dell product back then. We upgraded to the cloud last year. Today, it's still the best because it's very user-friendly, and the user interface is also very user-friendly. We can easily develop the processes quickly."
"We use the administrator to create different interfaces. We developed APIs for specific applications like data validation between systems. We have our own product and base it on the Boomi interfaces that generate this type of data validation."
"The most valuable features of Boomi AtomSphere Master Data Hub are the ability to do data integrations, APM Management, MDM, and data catalog."
"The most valuable feature of Microsoft MDS is its management."
"The tool is easy to use."
"It has a very good feature called Excel plug-in. You just have to install the plug-in, and then it directly connects to the MDS instance where you can maintain and manage your data and publish it right through Excel. You don't need to go to the front end to make any changes. It has easy integration with SQL Server, and you can use SSIS to do the ETLs. It is a part of the Microsoft stack. It works with most of the Microsoft stuff."
"The best thing about it is that it comes with the Microsoft package."
"It is very easy to deploy and provision a machine."
"The backup and restore functionality are the solution's most valuable aspects."
"The most valuable feature of Microsoft MDS is its compatibility with ETL tools like SSIS, which simplifies operations for end-users."
"More generic related things can be included in the services."
 

Cons

"We have problems in some scenarios where there are messages in the queue and would require some support."
"Boomi AtomSphere Master Data Hub could improve by having a ChatGPT AI tool to solve problems and develop quicker."
"The reporting needs to be improved to help get more KPIs in the longterm. Now, the system keeps only three months."
"The price could be better. It would also be better if they stopped changing the icons every six months. Whenever they change it, users have to adapt to them again."
"If Microsoft MDS were part of Azure, it would be significantly more helpful."
"The only drawback is that it does not have the matching, merging, and all true MDM components. For these, you have to use another competent called Data Quality Services (DQS). You need to plug it in and use it along with MDS for true MDM. Both of these are integrated together, but you have to do them separately, whereas, in Profisee, there are a couple of screens where you can configure the matching process, create matching rules, and other things, and everything is in one product, which is not the case with MDS. In order to implement a true MDM, you need MDS, DQS, and SSIS. You have to use MDS to store your golden records, DQS to configure and standardize all your rules and matching percentages, and SSIS to load the data to DQS and MDS. At the same time, you also need Melissa Data to clean up your addresses to validate and standardize the addresses. That's the main component of true MDM. It would be good if they can create a true matching component inside MDS and merge MDS and DQS."
"The program's navigation tools could be improved."
"I do not like using Silverlight and Internet Explorer. The new 2019 version gets rid of that, which is one of the reasons why we are looking to switch."
"The solution could be better integrated into Microsoft's other products."
"The stability could be improved."
"There are occasions when the solution maintains SD and we get duplications of MDS."
"Microsoft MDS' language should be simple so everyone can use it easily."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price could be better. In the current market, it's expensive but worth it."
"We have a monthly subscription, which is $550 per month."
"SAP is more expensive than Microsoft."
"MDS is a part of the SQL Server enterprise license. I am not aware of any additional costs."
"The solution does require a license and we have enterprise licenses."
"Microsoft MDS is an expensive solution."
"Product licensing is very complicated. It would be helpful to have an online calculator to estimate the cost of a license."
"The pricing of this solution is good."
"With Microsoft, we buy everything though an agreement, so we purchase volume licensing every year."
"I would like to see better pricing."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
22%
Healthcare Company
9%
Energy/Utilities Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Boomi AtomSphere Master Data Hub?
The most valuable features of Boomi AtomSphere Master Data Hub are the ability to do data integrations, APM Management, MDM, and data catalog.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Boomi AtomSphere Master Data Hub?
The licensing for all master data and API integrations in Boomi AtomSphere Master Data Hub is one connection, one license.
What do you like most about Microsoft MDS?
More generic related things can be included in the services.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft MDS?
Microsoft MDS is cost-effective because it comes free with SQL Server.
What needs improvement with Microsoft MDS?
If Microsoft MDS were part of Azure, it would be significantly more helpful. Additionally, integrating fuzzy duplication within MDS itself, rather than relying on SSIS, would streamline operations....
 

Also Known As

Dell Boomi MDM
Microsoft Master Data Services, Microsoft MDM, Microsoft SQL Server Master Data Services, MS MDS
 

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Sample Customers

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ETA a.s., Apeejay Surrendra Group, Blue Star Infotech, Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation, The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, New Belgium Brewing
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