Qlik Compose vs SSIS comparison

Qlik and Microsoft are both solutions in the Data Integration category. Qlik is ranked #49, while Microsoft is ranked #2 with an average rating of 7.7. Qlik holds a 0.9% mindshare in DI, compared to Microsoft’s 3.5% mindshare. Additionally, 81% of Qlik users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 80% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

Qlik Compose

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81% willing to recommend

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80% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 19, 2024

SSIS and Qlik Compose compete in the data integration and transformation domain. Qlik Compose appears to have an edge due to its superior automation capabilities, particularly beneficial for complex data transformation tasks.

Features: SSIS offers seamless integration with SQL Server and Azure, robust data cleaning, and transformation capabilities, as well as a user-friendly interface with drag-and-drop features. It excels in parallel processing for high data transfer efficiency. Qlik Compose provides advanced automation, real-time data integration, and the ability to create data marts without writing code, which differentiates it significantly. Its drag-and-drop interface and automatic data modeling are key benefits.

Room for Improvement: SSIS could enhance its initial setup process and expand its capabilities for complex transformation tasks. More robust real-time data processing and an improved user interface could be potential improvements. Qlik Compose could benefit from broader ETL functionalities, a more intuitive user interface for detailed custom configurations, and better integration options for non-SAP platforms.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Qlik Compose offers a straightforward deployment process and responsive customer service, ideal for organizations with limited technical resources. SSIS, while requiring more extensive setup, integrates smoothly within Microsoft environments leveraging its familiarity and support within the Microsoft ecosystem.

Pricing and ROI: SSIS typically presents lower initial setup costs for those already in the Microsoft ecosystem, making it a cost-effective choice with its affordable licensing. Qlik Compose might require a higher upfront investment, but its advanced automation can deliver a favorable ROI in complex environments. The efficiency in data transformation tasks makes Qlik Compose a valuable long-term investment despite the initial costs.

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Categories and Ranking

Qlik Compose

Ranking in Data Integration

49th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

SSIS

Ranking in Data Integration

2nd

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Data Integration category, the mindshare of Qlik Compose is 0.9%, down from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SSIS is 3.5%, down from 7.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Data Integration Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
SSIS	3.5%
Qlik Compose	0.9%
Other	95.6%

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Sahil Taneja

Principal Consultant/Manager at Tenzing

Easy matching and reconciliation of data

The initial setup was easy for the data warehousing concept. But for a person who is new to ETL and warehousing concepts, it may take some time. If someone is familiar with these concepts, they could understand and learn the tool quickly. However, compared to other tools, the UI is complex. It would be helpful to have a better UI and documentation for new users. As of now, there is a challenge in learning the Compose tool for new users altogether. Qlik Compose was deployed on-premises. But the servers, like the SQL servers were maintained on the cloud—the managed instances.

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Chris Farris

Manager, Data Operations at a manufacturing company with 5,001-10,000 employees

User-friendly interface facilitates efficient data migration and reduces operational overhead

Its usability and ease of use are standout features. It is really easy to use - almost too easy at times. Users don't have to be experts to use their tool set and utilize the clicking mechanisms, drop down boxes, and other features to build a package and run it. The configuration is very easy and the system is very stable. I would rate it at a 10 as it is highly reliable; we have never had any problems with it. Very little maintenance is required on my side. While you need to keep the product up to date, the maintenance requirements are minimal. SSIS integrates with all Microsoft tools seamlessly. We have used it against Oracle, DB2 and SQL. It integrates and can move data around from any data platforms, making it very diverse in that standpoint. It is a very robust tool that can work with many data sources, and its main strength is that it is extremely easy to use.

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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

"The most valuable is its excellence as a graphical data representation tool and the versatility it offers, especially with drill-down capabilities."

"It is a scalable solution."

"As long as you pick the solution that best fits with your requirements, you won't find that performance is a problem."

"As long as you pick the solution that best fits with your requirements, you won't find that performance is a problem. It's good."

"Qlik Compose is good enough; it is user-friendly and intuitive."

"The technical support is very good. I rate the technical support a ten out of ten."

"One of the most valuable features was the ability to integrate multiple source systems that mainly used structured IDBMS versions."

"Qlik Compose is good enough. It is user-friendly and intuitive."

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"There are many good features in this solution including the data fields, database integration, support for SQL views, and the lookups for matching information."

"Its easy to use, fast to develop."

"The debugging capabilities are great, particularly during data flow execution. You can look into the data and see what's going on in the pipeline."

"I have never had a situation where a particular transformation was not possible in SSIS."

"The setup is straightforward. It's very easy to install."

"The most valuable features of this solution are the fast insert and fuzzy logic matching."

"SSIS provides you with lookup and transformation functions, and you have the flexibility to write your own custom code."

"The performance and stability are good."

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Cons

"I believe that visual data flow management and the transformation function should be improved."

"I don't think Qlik can be used in a high-volume scenario. It didn't work for us."

"For more complex work, we are not using Qlik Compose because it cannot handle very high volumes at the moment. It needs the same batching capabilities that other ETL tools have. We can't batch the data into small chunks when transforming large amounts of data. It tries to do everything in one shot and that's where it fails."

"The solution has room for improvement in the ETL. They have an ETL, but when it comes to the monitoring portion, Qlik Compose doesn't provide a feature for monitoring."

"It would be better if the first level of technical support were a bit more technically knowledgeable to solve the problem. I think they could also improve the injection of custom scripts. It is pretty difficult to add additional scripts. If the modeling doesn't give you what you want, and you want to change the script generated by the modeling, it is a bit more challenging than in most other products. It is very good with standard form type systems, but if you get a more complicated data paradigm, it tends to struggle with transforming that into a model."

"I believe that visual data flow management and the transformation function should be improved."

"Qlik's ETL and data transformation could be better."

"I'd like to have access to more developer training materials."

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"Video training would be a helpful addition, however."

"SSIS is stable, but extensive ETL data processing can have some performance issues."

"We have issues with SSIS connectors while extracting data from Excel sources."

"The debugging could be improved because when it came to solving the errors that I've experienced in the past, I've had to look at the documentation for more information."

"I'm not a fan of SSIS itself."

"It should have other programming languages supported as well from a scripting perspective. Currently, only C# and VB.NET are supported, which limits it to .NET. It should have Java support as well."

"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."

"There is connectivity with other databases, however, this is the most significant issue that has to be addressed."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"While they outperform Tableau, there's room for improvement in Qlik's pricing structures, especially for corporate clients like us."

"On a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is very expensive, I rate the solution a six."

"The price of the solution is expensive."

"People have to opt for a perpetual-based licensing model."

"SSIS' licensing is a little high, but it gives good value for money."

"SSIS is fairly well-priced - I would rate it at four out of five."

"We have an enterprise license for this solution."

"We purchased the standard edition of SQL Server and SSIS came with it free of charge."

"t's incredibly cost effective, easy to learn the basics quickly (although like all ETL tools requires the traditional learning curve to get good at) and has an immense user base."

"I'm not involved in licensing details, but SSIS provides value to our organization by simplifying data management tasks."

"The solution comes free of cost."

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BI Expert at a healthcare company with 1,001-5,000 employees

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…

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

12%

Government

11%

Construction Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

14%

Government

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	3
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	6

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	27
Midsize Enterprise	19
Large Enterprise	57

Questions from the Community

Which ETL tool would you recommend to populate data from OLTP to OLAP?

There are two products I know about * TimeXtender : Microsoft based, Transformation logic is quiet good and can easily be extended with T-SQL , Has a semantic layer that generates metat data for cu...

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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...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SSIS?

Pricing is pretty reasonable, so I would rate it at a 5. However, it could be a bit cheaper.

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What needs improvement with SSIS?

SSIS could be integrated with more services, such as Power BI, to make the reporting structures more user-friendly. The initial setup for SSIS is somewhat complex in the beginning, but once you und...

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Also Known As

Compose, Attunity Compose

SQL Server Integration Services

Overview

Qlik Sense is a powerful business intelligence tool that offers a range of features to help organizations make faster and more informed decisions. Its primary use cases include operational and financial dashboards, self-service reporting, and centralized access to cross-functional reports. The solution is praised for its mobile platform, ease of use, data-sharing capabilities, and extensibility.

Qlik Sense has helped organizations improve data literacy, reduce time consumed in complex reports, and provide widely available MI to senior stakeholders. It also enables self-service analytics, improves data quality and governance, enhances collaboration, and reduces costs.

Qlik

SSIS is a versatile tool for data integration tasks like ETL processes, data migration, and real-time data processing. Users appreciate its ease of use, data transformation tools, scheduling capabilities, and extensive connectivity options. It enhances productivity and efficiency within organizations by streamlining data-related processes and improving data quality and consistency.

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Sample Customers

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