SSIS vs Toad Data Point comparison

Microsoft and Quest Software are both solutions in the Data Integration category. Microsoft is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.0, while Quest Software is ranked #29 with an average rating of 9.0. Microsoft holds a 8.0% mindshare in DI, compared to Quest Software’s 0.4% mindshare. Additionally, 79% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Quest Software users who would recommend it.

SSIS

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Toad Data Point

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 19, 2024

SSIS and Toad Data Point compete in data integration and analytics. SSIS leads with robust data transformation capabilities within the Microsoft ecosystem, whereas Toad Data Point stands out for its cross-platform versatility and broad data connectivity.

Features: SSIS provides strong data handling, native integration, and automation with Microsoft services, ideal for Windows environments. Toad Data Point offers cross-platform compatibility, data profiling, and visualization tools. These features provide seamless integration in Microsoft settings for SSIS, while Toad Data Point facilitates broader database connectivity and user-friendly features.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: SSIS is easier to deploy for users familiar with Microsoft services, with various support channels. Toad Data Point requires configuration across different environments but provides tutorials and documentation. SSIS benefits Microsoft users, while Toad Data Point offers support resources across multiple platforms.

Pricing and ROI: SSIS has higher initial setup costs due to Microsoft licensing but achieves strong ROI within existing infrastructures. Toad Data Point provides flexible pricing with subscription options, suitable for businesses with diverse database needs, offering cost-effective solutions for broader data requirements.

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Categories and Ranking

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

Toad Data Point

Ranking in Data Integration

29th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Preparation Tools (4th)

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2025, in the Data Integration category, the mindshare of SSIS is 8.0%, up from 8.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Toad Data Point is 0.4%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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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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Aaron Payne

ERP Manager at a tech services company with 5,001-10,000 employees

Offers power developers the tools they need

I am not the end user of this solution. I am not close enough to it because I manage the platform that it runs against. The end users who use the Toad tool come against the database that my team manages, so it is hard for me to provide any area for improvement when it comes to the Toad tool. However, in the administration case, cost is a significant issue. The Mac license is incredibly expensive. It is 1,600 dollars each, which is more than the Windows version. Scalability is difficult when it is that costly.

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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 have found its most valuable features to be its package management capabilities and the flexibility it offers in designing workflows."

"It's something I needed for bulk imports. I'm not a big fan of it, but I haven't seen anything better."

"The 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."

"With this solution, there is the potential to expand, so that you can immediately write code onto the SQL server."

"The most valuables features are the relatively short learning curve, and the automation capabilities provided through the BIML add-in for SSDT."

"You can get data from any data source with SSIS and dump it to any outside source. It is helpful. Getting, extracting, converting, and dumping data doesn't require much effort because we can do everything in the user interface. You drag and drop, then give the required input. It's intuitive."

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

"The most valuable aspect of this solution is that it is simple to use and it offers a flexible custom script task."

More SSIS pros

"We love it."

"The Connectivity and Connection Manager supports a broad number of connection types, and it is trivial for end-users to set up their own connections to sources."

"The most valuable features of Toad Data are you could write a parameterized query and it wouldn't error out, it would give you the parameters that you could input. The auto-formatting feature is useful because it was great for keeping your queries neat and understandable. The auto comment, and uncomment toggles that you could do were convenient."

"It provides better SQL development tooling than SQL Developer, which is not a sufficient tool for all development use cases. It offers power developers the tools they need."

Cons

"Video training would be a helpful addition."

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

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

"We'd like them to develop data exploration more."

"Microsoft's technical support has decreased in quality over the last few years, becoming less responsive and tending to pass problems on instead of solving them."

"We In upgrading SSIS, we encountered challenges fixing SQL Server and performance issues, including problems during a failover in our data warehouse."

"Generic processes should be used instead of custom code for each table."

"The interface could use improvement, as well as the administrative tools. Jobs fail from time to time for different reasons. It's not a problem with Microsoft, or SSIS itself. The problems are external, but to find the problems and analyze them it takes too much time."

More SSIS cons

"The Mac license is incredibly expensive. It is 1,600 dollars each, which is more than the Windows version. Scalability is difficult when it is that costly."

"On the scheduling server, some scheduled reports just sit there and never execute for the first time. After manually executing the first time, they run with no issues."

"The Mac license is incredibly expensive. It is 1,600 dollars each, which is more than the Windows version."

"Toad Data could improve by having additional features, such as query prediction. This could help someone who's not the strongest programmer. If the software could help them write queries correctly it would be very helpful, especially for small development teams or teams that lack the input skills necessary to write and program efficiently."

Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"It would be beneficial if the solution had a less costly cloud offering."

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

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

"The solution is available at a lesser price than that of Informatica."

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

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

"Our license with SSIS is annual."

More SSIS pricing and cost advice

"The price of Toad Data Point was approximately $500 annually."

"The cost of this product is reasonable."

"The Mac licenses are expensive, costing 1,600 dollars each. This is much higher than for the Windows version. I maintain a very limited number of licenses due to this cost."

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it_user90069

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

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Financial Services Firm

18%

Computer Software Company

12%

Government

Healthcare Company

Financial Services Firm

34%

Healthcare Company

13%

Government

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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?

The solution comes free of cost.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Toad Data Point?

The Mac licenses are expensive, costing 1,600 dollars each. This is much higher than for the Windows version. I maintain a very limited number of licenses due to this cost.

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What needs improvement with Toad Data Point?

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What is your primary use case for Toad Data Point?

We primarily use Toad Data Point for end users where SQL Developer does not provide sufficient tooling. Toad Data Point offers better SQL development tools compared to SQL Developer, making it the ...

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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

Toad Data Point is a cross-platform, self-service, data-integration tool that simplifies data access, preparation and provisioning. It provides nearly limitless data connectivity, desktop data integration, visual query building and workflow automation.

Quest Software

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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