Alteryx Software and Solutions

We use the product for data transformation and analysis. We primarily use it for data preparation, analysis, and sometimes generation. So, it covers a wide range of tasks beyond just loading data.

Alteryx has a good UI. We use it frequently in our projects. The tool comes with drag-and-drop features and is easy to understand for business needs. One situation where Alteryx's advanced analytics capabilities were particularly beneficial for us was during a forecasting project. Unlike Python, which requires coding, Alteryx simplifies the process significantly. With Alteryx, users can adjust parameters within the user interface without writing any code. 

Its user interface is one of the tool's best aspects. Once we became familiar with it, we found that tasks can be completed within seconds or minutes, especially for small data analyses. The tool's computation time is also commendable.

We have integrated the product with Tableau and Python. 

There have been some issues with licensing, particularly with the increased prices. This has led some companies, including ours, to consider reducing the number of licenses or potentially discontinuing their use of Alteryx.

Since most of our team members work with Alteryx, deploying workflows to clients who may not have licenses became a hurdle. Every user needed a license to run the workflows, which could pose difficulties, especially for clients who only needed occasional access for small data analyses. Unlike other software like Microsoft Power BI, which offers free trials or user licenses for basic functionality, Alteryx doesn't provide such options, potentially limiting its accessibility for occasional users.

It should improve scalability. 

I have been using the product for more than ten years. 

I rate the tool's stability a ten out of ten. 

I rate the solution's scalability four to five out of ten. 

The tool's deployment can be completed in a day or two. We have 24 engineers to handle it. 

The solution's deployment was done in-house. 

I rate the tool's pricing a two out of ten. 

Overall, I would recommend Alteryx for complex data analysis needs. We are considering moving to Tableau Prep. 

The solution is great as a standalone product. However, there are certain add-ons provided by Alteryx that are very useful but come with additional costs on top of the licensing fees. This aspect can be a bit of a downside. So, overall, considering this factor, I would rate Alteryx at around seven out of ten.

There are numerous benefits to using Alteryx. It's user-friendly and allows for data transformations, making tasks easy to understand.