Quest SharePlex vs SSIS comparison

Quest Software and Microsoft are both solutions in the Data Integration category. Quest Software is ranked #50, while Microsoft is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.0. Quest Software holds a 0.7% mindshare in DI, compared to Microsoft’s 8.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Quest Software users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 79% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

Quest SharePlex

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79% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 19, 2024

Quest SharePlex and SSIS compete in data integration and replication. SSIS shows an advantage due to its comprehensive features despite more favorable pricing and support for Quest SharePlex.

Features: Quest SharePlex offers reliable and real-time data replication with minimal system impact, ensuring operational continuity. It excels at efficient handling of replication to multiple targets and synchronization. SSIS provides a broad range of data transformation tools, seamless integration with Microsoft products, and robust data flows, enhancing its data integration capabilities.

Room for Improvement: Quest SharePlex could benefit from expanding its data transformation capabilities and improving integration with non-Oracle databases. More user-friendly interface enhancements would also be beneficial. For SSIS, streamlining deployment processes and reducing dependency on Microsoft environments could enhance its reach. Users have noted that enhancing the script task components could offer greater customization.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Quest SharePlex is straightforward to deploy with minimal configuration requirements and offers responsive customer service, enhancing the user experience. SSIS provides extensive integration capabilities but can be more complex to set up, though it benefits from strong Microsoft support and a vast knowledge base.

Pricing and ROI: Quest SharePlex offers clear and competitive pricing, often resulting in a quicker ROI due to lower initial setup costs. SSIS, while requiring a higher initial investment, justifies its cost with long-term integration value and flexibility, leading to substantial returns over time.

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Categories and Ranking

Quest SharePlex

Ranking in Data Integration

50th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

SSIS

Ranking in Data Integration

4th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2025, in the Data Integration category, the mindshare of Quest SharePlex is 0.7%, down from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SSIS is 8.0%, up from 8.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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ManishJain7

Architect, Database Administration at Maximus

Excellent replication with good stability and very helpful support

I don't know how easy it would be to change the architecture in an already implemented replication. For example, if we have a certain way of architecting for a particular database migration and want to change that during a period of time, is that an easy or difficult change? There was a need for us to change the architecture in-between the migration, but we didn't do it. We thought, "This is possibly complicated. Let's not change it in the middle because we were approaching our cutover date." That was one thing that we should have checked with support about for training. Also, maybe if we could have a seperate section of showing out-of-sync tables in Foglight, instead of looking into the "warning" messages.

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Sakiru Dosumu

Head, Development Chapter (DevOps) at First Bank of Nigeria Ltd.

Its ability to transform and transport data is extremely valuable

he ability of SSIS to transform and transport data is extremely valuable to me. It allows for intelligent extraction and manipulation of data during the process. Improved error handling would enhance ETL processes further. I haven't directly utilized the data flow components but they seem capable of supporting complex data integration needs.

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

Pros

"The core features of the solution we like are the reliability of the data transfer and the accuracy of data read and write. The stability of the solution is also excellent."

"I like SharePlex's Compare and Repair tool."

"There are some capabilities within SharePlex where you can see how the data is migrating and if it still maintains good data integrity. For example, if there are some tables that get out of sync, there are ways to find them and fix the problem on the spot. Since these are very common issues, we can easily fix these types of problems using utilities, like compare and repair. So, if you find something is out of sync, then you can just repair that table. It basically syncs that table from source to target to see if there are any differences. It will then replicate those differences to the target."

"The core replication and its performance. Performance is crucial, and SharePlex is by far the fastest. The way it handles replication to multiple targets along with basic filtering, as well as from multiple sources to a single target, is very efficient."

"Because of the volume of the transactions, we heavily use a feature that allows SharePlex to replicate thousands of transactions. It's called PEP, Post Enhancement Performance, and that has helped us scale tremendously."

"In SSIS, the scope is not only to handle ETL challenges, but it will allow us to do so many other tasks, such as DBA activities, scripting, calling any .exe or scripts, etc."

"The most valuable features for our company are the flexibility and the quick turn around time in producing simple ETL solutions."

"I like that this solution is very scalable, accommodating large datasets and various types of servers. It integrates with most common database servers and allows for customization through coding, including complex scripts. Compared to Alteryx Designer, SSIS offers more customization. Its data cleaning capabilities are highly accurate because we can run tests as data is loaded, ensuring it meets all requirements before reaching the final destination. The ability to write custom SQL and C# code within SSIS packages is its greatest feature."

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

"The data reader is the most valuable feature."

"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."

"Its compatibility with Microsoft products has been very valuable to our company. It fits well within the architecture."

"The most valuable feature of SSIS is that you can take data from other servers which are not MS SQL Server or Oracle."

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Cons

"I would like more ability to automate installation and configuration in line with some of the DevOps processes that are more mature in the market. That would be a considerable improvement."

"I would like the solution to have some kind of machine learning and AI capabilities. Often, if we want to improve the performance of posting, we have to bump up a parameter. That means we need to stop the process, come up with a figure that we want to bump the parameter up to, and then start SharePlex. Machine learning and AI capabilities for these kinds of improvement would tremendously help boost productivity for us."

"I don't know how easy it would be to change the architecture in an already implemented replication. For example, if we have a certain way of architecting for a particular database migration and want to change that during a period of time, is that an easy or difficult change? There was a need for us to change the architecture in-between the migration, but we didn't do it. We thought, "This is possibly complicated. Let's not change it in the middle because we were approaching our cutover date." That was one thing that we should have checked with support about for training."

"The reporting features need improvement. It would be very good for users to have a clear understanding of the status of replication."

"For its function in relation to replication (i.e. filtering), I'd give it a six or seven out of 10. GoldenGate has much more functionality by comparison."

"I would like to see more features in terms of the integration with Azure Data Factory."

"We would like the solution to be expanded so that it is available for other platforms than just Microsoft."

"We've had issues in terms of the amount of data that is transferred when we are scheduling."

"You have to write push down join & lookup SQL to the database yourself via stored procedures or use of the SQL Task to get very high performance. That said, this is a common complaint for nearly all ETL tools on the market and those that offer an alternative such as Informatica offer them at a very expensive add-on price."

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

"The creation of the measure in the DAC's model could be improved."

"It would be nice if you could run SSIS on other environments besides Windows."

"SSIS sometimes hangs, and there are some problems with servers going down after they've been patched."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It's really good value for the money. There are some things they could improve on, but in terms of the pricing, features, and support, as a holistic package, we are not thinking of anything else at this point in time."

"It is not as expensive as Oracle GoldenGate and has worked really well within our budgets."

"SSIS is a cheaper option compared to the cost of other ETL tools."

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

"It comes bundled with other solutions, which makes it difficult to get the price on the specific product."

"My advice is to look at what your configuration will be because most companies have their own deals with Microsoft."

"This solution is included with the MSSQL server package."

"If you don't want to pay a lot of money, you can go for SSIS, as its open-source version is available. When it comes to licensing, SSIS can be expensive."

"We have an enterprise license for this solution."

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

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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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Financial Services Firm

19%

Computer Software Company

11%

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Financial Services Firm

19%

Computer Software Company

12%

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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 do you like most about SSIS?

The product's deployment phase is easy.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SSIS?

Utilizing SSIS involves no extra charges beyond the SQL Server license. It's an economical choice for my clients.

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Compared 7% of the time

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Compared 5% of the time

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Compared 7% of the time

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Compared 7% of the time

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Compared 4% of the time

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Also Known As

Dell SharePlex, SharePlex

SQL Server Integration Services

Overview

SharePlex database replication empowers your organization to achieve its database goals now and into the future. Make use of built-in monitoring, conflict resolution, data comparison and synchronization capabilities backed by award-winning support.

Quest Software

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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