SSIS vs Talend Open Studio [EOL] comparison

Microsoft and Qlik are both solutions in the Data Integration category. Additionally, 80% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 98% of Qlik users who would recommend it.

SSIS

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80% willing to recommend

Talend Open Studio [EOL]

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98% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 18, 2025

Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services and Talend Open Studio [EOL] compete in the ETL space. SSIS seems to have an edge with its integration within the Microsoft BI ecosystem and low maintenance costs, while Talend offers robust customization and scalability for large data volumes.

Features: SSIS provides tools for traditional ETL, custom scripting, and email dispatch, with integration within the Microsoft BI ecosystem, allowing high compatibility with other Microsoft products. Its parallel processing capabilities enhance performance. Talend Open Studio [EOL] offers a customizable environment with support for data quality and stewardship features. It integrates with numerous databases, handling larger data volumes, and draws support from its open-source community.

Room for Improvement: SSIS could improve error logging, scalability, and integration with non-Microsoft data sources. Its interface and metadata management need enhancements. Talend's interface needs to be more intuitive, and its error logging and training resources require improvement. The cloud management capabilities are developing, but collaborative features in the open-source version need enhancement.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: SSIS supports primarily on-premises deployment with some cloud support through Azure, but direct customer support has declined. Talend supports hybrid and public cloud deployments, considered to have effective support, although not always immediately available. Users of both solutions often rely on online communities for assistance.

Pricing and ROI: SSIS is cost-effective for SQL Server users, with low additional fees and strong ROI. Talend Open Studio [EOL] offers an open-source model but incurs costs for professional features, which can rise in enterprise settings. However, its flexible pricing and efficient workload processing can offset these costs in large-scale applications.

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Review summaries and opinions

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ROI

Sentiment score

6.5

SSIS is praised for cost-effective, efficient data management with significant savings, but users may switch with more budget.

Sentiment score

6.2

Companies noted significant ROI, improved app functionality, reduced time and staffing, with expedited deployment using Talend-trained developers.

The tool has made us tremendously more efficient and saved us a significant amount of money.

Chris Farris

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

Using SSIS has proven cost-effective as there are no additional fees outside the SQL Server license, and it significantly enhances data management efficiency.

Albert Lacerda

Managing Partner at Dynamis Informatica

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Customer Service

Sentiment score

6.0

Users rely on forums for SSIS issues; Microsoft support is mixed, with some finding response times and quality lacking.

Sentiment score

5.7

Talend Open Studio's support is mixed, with some users relying on forums due to documentation gaps and accessibility issues.

The first line of support needs to be more knowledgeable.

Chris Farris

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

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Scalability Issues

Sentiment score

6.7

SSIS is scalable and excels in data integration, but efficiency varies with large datasets and real-time processing challenges.

Sentiment score

6.7

Talend Open Studio's scalability adapts to user needs via cloud deployment, microservices, and flexible load management with possible tuning challenges.

I would rate the scalability of SSIS at a 7 because we are able to use various third-party items with it, allowing for functionality with a number of different things.

reviewer2318280

Tech Lead at a consultancy with 11-50 employees

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Stability Issues

Sentiment score

7.4

SSIS is generally praised for stability and reliability, though some users note issues and the need for strong infrastructure.

Sentiment score

7.3

Talend Open Studio is stable but may need server reboots and patches for large-scale operations and improved performance.

It processes large volumes of data quickly.

Albert Lacerda

Managing Partner at Dynamis Informatica

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Room For Improvement

SSIS needs improved scalability, data source support, real-time processing, cloud integration, and user-friendly interfaces for better performance.

Talend Open Studio faces compatibility and feature limitations, needs better support, performance, and SaaS capabilities, with high memory concerns.

Within the South African context, if you are getting your enterprise agreement from First Technology, they don't provide support.

Sean Achim

Managing Director at Knights Innovation Support Centre

SSIS has a difficult learning curve when dealing with complex transformations.

Albert Lacerda

Managing Partner at Dynamis Informatica

The logging capabilities could be improved, particularly for error logging.

Chris Farris

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

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If we could have round-the-clock support, we would be able to resolve many issues which we encounter during the development part.

Sushrit Moundekar

Program Manager at InfoCepts

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Setup Cost

SSIS offers a cost-effective ETL solution for enterprises using Microsoft, enhancing affordability by integrating with SQL Server licenses.

Talend Open Studio is free; paid versions offer more features but may be costly with robust infrastructure requirements.

However, it could be a bit cheaper.

reviewer2318280

Tech Lead at a consultancy with 11-50 employees

Utilizing SSIS involves no extra charges beyond the SQL Server license.

Albert Lacerda

Managing Partner at Dynamis Informatica

It was included in our licensing for SQL server, and our licensing for SQL server was extremely cheap, making it a very good price point for us.

Chris Farris

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

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Valuable Features

SSIS provides user-friendly drag-and-drop functionality, excellent integration, scalability, cost-efficiency, and robust data transformation features.

Talend Open Studio is acclaimed for its user-friendly interface, extensive connectors, and flexible data integration capabilities, enhancing usability.

I would rate it at a 10 as it is highly reliable; we have never had any problems with it.

Chris Farris

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

One of the best aspects of SSIS is that it is built into Microsoft SQL Server, so there are no additional costs involved.

Albert Lacerda

Managing Partner at Dynamis Informatica

The main benefits SSIS provides for my company is to streamline processes.

reviewer2318280

Tech Lead at a consultancy with 11-50 employees

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It also comes with a console which helps us to monitor the jobs we have built in, making that monitoring part easy.

Sushrit Moundekar

Program Manager at InfoCepts

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Categories and Ranking

SSIS

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Integration (1st)

Talend Open Studio [EOL]

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Featured Reviews

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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Sushrit Moundekar

Program Manager at InfoCepts

Has supported building flexible data pipelines and streamlined ETL orchestration

There should be a dedicated support team for Talend Open Studio. We do have a support team, but at times it is critical for us to fix certain things within one or two hours. Usually, the support team takes some 12 hours, which is the standard edition of support. If we could have round-the-clock support, we would be able to resolve many issues which we encounter during the development part. The initial setup for Talend Open Studio is a little complex. We need to have a dedicated person who has an understanding of Talend Open Studio as a tool. It takes some level of expertise, so it is not an easy process, but once we have a dedicated associate who is knowledgeable in that particular field, it becomes comparatively easier.

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Comparison Review

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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

17%

Computer Software Company

Government

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

16%

Computer Software Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	22
Midsize Enterprise	13
Large Enterprise	18

Questions from the Community

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?

It was included in our licensing for SQL server, and our licensing for SQL server was extremely cheap, making it a very good price point for us.

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How does Talend Open Studio compare with AWS Glue?

We reviewed AWS Glue before choosing Talend Open Studio. AWS Glue is the managed ETL (extract, transform, and load) from Amazon Web Services. AWS Glue enables AWS users to create and manage jobs in...

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What do you like most about Talend Open Studio?

It is easy to use and covers most of the functions needed. We can use the code without any extra effort. The open source is very good. They have the same commercials with additional connectors. The...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Talend Open Studio?

The setup cost is expensive, so there are considerations.

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Compared 8% 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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Compared 4% of the time

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Also Known As

SQL Server Integration Services

Open Studio

Overview

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.

Microsoft

Talend Open Studio [EOL] is a user-friendly data integration tool that offers comprehensive ETL capabilities with extensive connector options. Its open-source nature and integration with a range of data sources make it a versatile choice for data integration tasks.

Talend Open Studio [EOL] provides flexibility and scalability for data integration by supporting relational and NoSQL databases. It is Java-based, allowing customization and data quality features, backed by community support. Challenges include limitations in scheduling and monitoring, technical support, resource consumption, and version control. The complex installation process and need for better documentation and easier use for beginners are notable issues. Despite these, it remains a strong option for connecting legacy applications, building data warehouses, and automating processes with data migration, synchronization, transformation, and loading from ERP systems, APIs, and databases like PostgreSQL, Oracle, and SQL Server.

What are the standout features of Talend Open Studio [EOL]?

User-friendly interface: Easy to navigate and reduces the learning curve.
ETL capabilities: Powerful features for extracting, transforming, and loading data.
Connector options: Extensive connections with multiple data sources.
Customization: Java-based for tailored functionality.
Data quality support: Facilitates clean and accurate data integration.
Open-source and community support: Benefits from collective enhancements and fixes.

What benefits and ROI should users look for in reviews?

Flexibility: Supports multiple data sources and integration needs.
Scalability: Efficiently handles increased data and complex projects.
Cost-effectiveness: Open-source nature reduces software costs.
Community resources: Access to shared knowledge and solutions.

Talend Open Studio [EOL] is implemented across sectors like telecom, finance, and real estate for managing data flows, constructing information hubs, and enhancing business intelligence. Companies utilize it for data migration, synchronization, and transformation, ensuring efficient data integration in diverse applications.

Qlik

Sample Customers

1. Amazon.com 2. Bank of America 3. Capital One 4. Coca-Cola 5. Dell 6. E*TRADE 7. FedEx 8. Ford Motor Company 9. Google 10. Home Depot 11. IBM 12. Intel 13. JPMorgan Chase 14. Kraft Foods 15. Lockheed Martin 16. McDonald's 17. Microsoft 18. Morgan Stanley 19. Nike 20. Oracle 21. PepsiCo 22. Procter & Gamble 23. Prudential Financial 24. RBC Capital Markets 25. SAP 26. Siemens 27. Sony 28. Toyota 29. UnitedHealth Group 30. Visa 31. Walmart 32. Wells Fargo

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