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Oracle Data Integrator (ODI)

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We performed a comparison between Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) and SnapLogic based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Data Integration solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) vs. SnapLogic

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Categories and Ranking

Oracle Data Integrator (ODI)

Ranking in Data Integration

6th

Average Rating

8.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

SnapLogic

Ranking in Data Integration

24th

Average Rating

7.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Process Automation (16th), Cloud Data Integration (13th), Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) (10th)

Featured Reviews

Jagadish Sau

Technical lead at a transportation company with 10,001+ employees

Oct 31, 2022

Straightforward to implement, scalable, and has good stability and documentation, but technical support could still be improved

My company has around ten users of Oracle Data Integrator (ODI). A team of two to five people handles the deployment and maintenance of the solution. The current client of my company has this plan of moving to the cloud, with the possibility of replacing the ETL tool altogether, which could mean that more data is coming up, so there may be a plan to increase the usage of Oracle Data Integrator (ODI). My advice to others looking into implementing Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) is that if your database is on Oracle or SQL server, then Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) is a good tool to use. My rating for Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) is seven out of ten.

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Selva Dhoom

Technical Manager at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

Jun 30, 2022

Automates manual activities and has helpful documentation that allows users to self-study

What could be improved in SnapLogic is that it was not capable in terms of processing a large number of datasets, but at that point, SnapLogic was evolving. It didn't give a lot of Snaps. I heard recently there are a lot of Snaps getting added and the solution was being enhanced, particularly to connect different data sources. When I was working with SnapLogic six months to one year back, I faced the issue of it not being capable of handling a huge volume of datasets or didn't have much of Snaps, and that was the drawback. If there is any large number of data sets, that's based on or depends on your configuration. If it is a huge volume of data, other traditional ETL tools such as Informatica and Talend can process millions and billions of records, while in SnapLogic, the Snaplex fails or it returns an error in terms of processing that huge volume of data. Informatica, Talend, or any other ETL tool can run for hours in terms of jobs, while SnapLogic jobs fail when the threshold is reached. SnapLogic isn't able to withstand processing, but I don't know if that's still an issue at present, because the solution is getting enhanced and it's been more than six months to one year since I last worked with SnapLogic. There are now a lot of Snaps getting added to the solution, and if it can overcome the limitations I mentioned, SnapLogic could be the go-to tool because currently, it's not being used as much in organizations. It's being used comparatively less compared to other retail tools.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I like that Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) has a straightforward setup and offers good technical support."

"I do not have to maintain a separate ETL instance. I can change the SQL when something is not performing correctly."

"The most valuable features of ODI are the ease of development, you can have a template, and you can onboard transfer very quickly. There's a lot of knowledge modules available that we can use. If you want to connect, for example, a Sibyl, SQL, Oracle, or different products, we don't have to develop them from scratch. They are available, but if it's not, we can go into the marketplace and see if there's a connector there. Having the connector available reduces the amount of hard work needed. We only have to put the inputs and outputs. In some of the products, we use there is already integration available for ODI, which is helpful."

"All ETL code is stored in repositories in underlying database schemas. The number of users can access and work on the same solution using a client tool. So distributed teams can work on this tool in an efficient manner."

"ODI's best features are customization, integration with other versioning tools, and the ability to define new knowledge modules."

"It's completely user-friendly."

"Integration with all systems is easy with Oracle Data Integrator, and it is easy to use. I have not used any other product, but with Oracle Data Integrator, we can easily connect to an ERP system, an SAP system, or a cloud application."

"The Knowledge Module approach provides an easy and reusable way to create our own integration strategies. It's easy to create these Knowledge Modules to connect to new technologies, for instance."

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"The product is easy to use and has many connectivity options."

"You can use other languages, such as Python, and easily connect to other systems."

"They are very good at building out new aspects according to customer requirements."

"I found SnapLogic valuable and what I found most valuable about it was its ETL feature. I also found its automation feature valuable. It can be used for automating manual activities. It can be used as a middleware for certain transactional data processing and minimal datasets and ETL activities."

"The initial setup is very straightforward."

"It's more developer-friendly, and development can be done at a faster phase."

"SnapLogic is an IPA tool that leverages a low code environment to connect to multiple sources, extract data, and store it in Azure data lake."

"The solutions ability to connect "snaps" or components to the graphic user interface is very intuitive, prevents errors, and makes implementations easy."

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Cons

"The tool should improve its pricing. It prevents the application of Oracle ODI on small and medium projects in countries like Croatia, Germany, or the US. While there are no technological obstacles to using it, the high price makes it unfeasible for projects with smaller budgets."

"ODI could improve by being more user-friendly. Informatica, which is also an ETL tool, similar to ODI, but Informatica is very user-friendly, easy to use, and simple to integrate, compared to ODI. ODI has many features, put them all together, and sometimes we get confused about which ones to use, which ones not to use."

"The resource management aspect of the solution could be improved."

"It has been very good. Just recently, I've faced an issue, but I solved it somehow. While integrating with a file, I faced an issue where I wanted output files, and I had used the text field limited quotations, but at the end of the file, there was a line breakage for the last column. So, we just removed the text field because it was not working correctly for us."

"Stability could be improved because some operators have issues."

"If you have something like Cisco on top of it, you will have endless problems."

"Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) is already good as a solution. Still, it needs some editing of its preview package, or if the package is upgraded, that will make Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) even better."

"The interface of ODI could be improved. For example, navigating and finding functions can be difficult. For example, you have to know which step you need to go to look at where your job status is. The logical step is a bit complex compared to other tools. It's much easier to get a graphical view, but with ODI, it's graphical, plus you have to know all the other pieces that fit around it. You have to think about the logical and physical aspects."

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"One area for improvement in SnapLogic is the transparency in the flow of data. It needs to have more transparency. Right now, users only have a preview option at the end of any job flow, so at the end of any Snap Pack, there is a data preview option that lets you review the data and see how it's moving. What would make the solution better is more debugging and more access to change data from the preview panel or more functionality in terms of the preview option."

"The biggest issue we have faced in our company with SnapLogic is regarding the EDI format"

"The problem is that SnapLogic doesn't offer a wide variety of connectors. For example, integrating with Salesforce is not that easy."

"The solution isn't ideal for complex processing or logic. We use another solution for that."

"SnapLogic doesn't provide any on-premises software, so users have only cloud-based software to use."

"I am looking for more scheduling options. When it comes to scheduling, there are different tools in the market."

"What could be improved in SnapLogic is that it was not capable in terms of processing a large number of datasets, but at that point, SnapLogic was evolving. It didn't give a lot of Snaps. I heard recently there are a lot of Snaps getting added and the solution was being enhanced, particularly to connect different data sources. When I was working with SnapLogic six months to one year back, I faced the issue of it not being capable of handling a huge volume of datasets or didn't have much of Snaps, and that was the drawback. If there is any large number of data sets, that's based on or depends on your configuration. If it is a huge volume of data, other traditional ETL tools such as Informatica and Talend can process millions and billions of records, while in SnapLogic, the Snaplex fails or it returns an error in terms of processing that huge volume of data. Informatica, Talend, or any other ETL tool can run for hours in terms of jobs, while SnapLogic jobs fail when the threshold is reached. SnapLogic isn't able to withstand processing, but I don't know if that's still an issue at present, because the solution is getting enhanced and it's been more than six months to one year since I last worked with SnapLogic. There are now a lot of Snaps getting added to the solution, and if it can overcome the limitations I mentioned, SnapLogic could be the go-to tool because currently, it's not being used as much in organizations. It's being used comparatively less compared to other retail tools."

"They should expand in terms of features for SaaS-based market requirements in different sectors."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) pricing isn't expensive, but it's not cheap, so it's in the middle. I'd rate the pricing as three out of five."

"Being an ODI developer, I never had to pay for this product. I know that the pricing/licensing is not really low, but the product is really good."

"There is a standard license to use the solution but there are other costs in addition, such as hardware and operating system."

"The license can be costly, but in certain complex cases, ODI proves to be the optimal solution."

"I rate the platform pricing as five out of ten."

"The solution is expensive because of the model they use. The cost is for the license and for support."

"Per user, it is $900 USD per year, though they will give some discount. However, even a 60% to 70% of discount for each won't help us much. On top of that, there is the perpetual license you must pay at the outset."

"We found that the cost compared to other integration tools is a little high, but the solution works great."

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"When comparing it with solutions like Apigee or MuleSoft, it still offers better value."

"The pricing is okay."

"They have pricing/usage tiers that are easy to move up or down."

"The cost with SnapLogic is an annual license and better than Informatica."

"By scaling the solution incrementally the cost is controlled and more beneficial to the client."

"SnapLogic's price is high compared to the other tools available in the market."

"I used the free trial."

"It is a higher initial cost than other easy-to-use integration apps."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

16%

Computer Software Company

14%

Government

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

23%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Computer Software Company

10%

Real Estate/Law Firm

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Questions from the Community

What's the difference between Oracle Integration Cloud Service and Oracle Data Integrator (ODI)?

Oracle Integration Cloud Service has a fairly easy initial setup, and Oracle offers initial support and guidance for those who might find the setup to be challenging. There are complications that c...

What do you like most about Oracle Data Integrator (ODI)?

ODI significantly improves data integration and management by allowing customization of data types from various sources like SQL Server databases.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Data Integrator (ODI)?

I rate the platform pricing as five out of ten.

What do you like most about SnapLogic?

Despite having no prior experience in SnapLogic, we managed to build, test, and prepare it for release in just three hours, handling heavy data efficiently.

What needs improvement with SnapLogic?

The biggest issue we have faced in our company with SnapLogic is regarding the EDI format. For instance, suppose if 20 EDIs are shortlisted then SnapLogic will convert and provide only those specif...

What is your primary use case for SnapLogic?

In our company, we used the solution to build a SnapLogic pipeline in a non-production environment. Presently, our company is releasing it to the production environment. We have used SnapLogic in o...

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Overview

Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) is a data integration software solution that provides a unified infrastructure to streamline data and application integration projects. It uses a powerful design approach to data integration, which separates the declarative rules from the implementation details. The solution is based on a unique ELT (Extract Load Transform) architecture, eliminating the need for a standalone ETL server and proprietary engine.

Oracle Data Integrator Features

ODI has many valuable key features. Some of the most useful ones include:

Automatic documentation generation
Visualization of data flows in the interfaces
Customization of generated code
Automatic reverse-engineering of existing applications or databases
Graphical development and maintenance of transformation and integration interfaces
Robust data integrity control features, assuring the consistency and correctness of data
Powerful core differentiators
Heterogeneous ELT, declarative design and knowledge modules
Flexibility and modularity
Oracle Data Integrator repository
Topology navigator
Operator Navigator
Security Navigator
Integrator Console
ODI domains

Oracle Data Integrator Benefits

There are many benefits to implementing ODI. Some of the biggest advantages the solution offers include:

Efficient architecture: Oracle Data Integrator has a simple architecture that utilizes the source and target servers to perform complex transformations, making it an efficient solution.

Supports all platforms: ODI gives you platform independence by supporting all platforms, hardware, and OSes with the same software.

Cost-effective: Oracle Data Integrator reduces costs associated with initial hardware and software acquisition, and also decreases maintenance costs because it eliminates the need for an ETL Server and an ETL engine.

Automatic detection of faulty data: By using ODI, faulty data is recycled before insertion in the target application, providing you with a data quality firewall.

Easy development and maintenance: With a low learning curve, Oracle Data Integrator increases developer productivity while facilitating ongoing maintenance.

Active integration: ODI includes all styles of data integration: data-based, event-based and service-based.

Reviews from Real Users

Below are some reviews and helpful feedback written by PeerSpot users currently using the Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) solution.

Brian D., Business Process and Strategy Specialist Advisor at NTTData, says, “The Knowledge Module (KM) is my favorite feature of ODI. This is where I learned how to use variables to make jobs dynamic. I took that knowledge and created a KM that would go into iTunes and pull the sales of eBooks. Making something that is reusable, like a KM, is important to not only reduce build time but also maintenance in the future.”

Ashok S., Applications Support Manager at a marketing services firm, mentions, "The most valuable features of ODI are the ease of development, you can have a template, and you can onboard transfer very quickly. There's a lot of knowledge modules available that we can use. If you want to connect, for example, a Sibyl, SQL, Oracle, or different products, we don't have to develop them from scratch. They are available, but if it's not, we can go into the marketplace and see if there's a connector there. Having the connector available reduces the amount of hard work needed. We only have to put the inputs and outputs. In some of the products, we use there is already integration available for ODI, which is helpful."

The SnapLogic Intelligent Integration Platform uses AI-powered workflows to automate all stages of IT integration projects – design, development, deployment, and maintenance – whether on-premises, in the cloud, or in hybrid environments. The platform’s easy-to-use, self-service interface enables both expert and citizen integrators to manage all application integration, data integration, API management, B2B integration, and data engineering projects on a single, scalable platform. With SnapLogic, organizations can connect all of their enterprise systems quickly and easily to automate business processes, accelerate analytics, and drive transformation.

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