My primary use case for Alteryx is ETL more than analytics. I mainly use it for loading data from one server to another and loading files to databases. It is good for data integration. I find it very user-friendly compared to tools like Informatica PowerCenter. It allows me to easily create workflows and deploy them.
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Boosting cost efficiency and workflow deployment with strong data integration
What is our primary use case?
How has it helped my organization?
Alteryx has helped save costs compared to Informatica licenses. It's one of the primary reasons people are migrating to tools like Alteryx that can easily do the work of more costly popular tools. It has also made deploying new workflows quicker, taking only five to ten minutes to move to production.
What is most valuable?
Alteryx is user-friendly and allows easy creation of workflows compared to Informatica PowerCenter. The inbuilt functions are good, and it's useful for working with files. You can see the intermediate results in workflows, which is very helpful.
What needs improvement?
When configuring target tables, it is difficult to see the full text when deciding on load operations. Performance can be slow when updating existing records. Documentation could be improved for recurring issues.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Alteryx for one year, on and off.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
There haven't been significant downtimes, and I didn't need to reach out to Alteryx for support because available documents usually provide enough information to resolve issues.
How are customer service and support?
I have not contacted Alteryx customer service or technical support as I have been able to find solutions through available documentation and community support.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I previously used Informatica PowerCenter but find Alteryx more user-friendly. In PowerCenter, building workflows is more difficult compared to Alteryx.
What about the implementation team?
My senior colleague is responsible for deployment. She is able to see everything clearly, including how workflows trigger and how logs work.
What was our ROI?
Alteryx provides cost savings compared to other solutions like Informatica when it comes to licensing.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Alteryx is more cost-effective compared to Informatica licenses, offering savings.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I was previously using Informatica PowerCenter, however, Alteryx offers good advantages, including extra analytics features.
What other advice do I have?
Make sure to improve the documentation for recurring issues. Alteryx is somewhat user-friendly and easier to work with compared to Informatica PowerCenter.
I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Adavnced ETL
What do you like best about the product?
Easy to use software which help enormously to transform and tailor the data for your needs
What do you dislike about the product?
Probably not widely known outside major companies
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Wide range of use from data transformation to geo location analyisis
Alteryx Review
What do you like best about the product?
What users like best about Alteryx is its user-friendly, drag-and-drop interface that enables both technical and non-technical users to perform complex data transformations without coding. It’s powerful for ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) tasks, making it easy to blend, analyze, and prepare data from multiple sources quickly. Alteryx also integrates well with other platforms (like Tableau and Salesforce) and offers automation for repetitive workflows, which enhances productivity and scalability for data analytics and business processes.
What do you dislike about the product?
Pricing: It can be expensive, especially for small teams or organizations, with advanced features available only in higher-priced plans.
Performance on Large Datasets: Users sometimes experience slow performance or lag when working with very large datasets.
Learning Curve for Advanced Features: While the basic interface is easy to use, advanced functionalities may require more time to learn, especially for users with limited technical backgrounds.
Performance on Large Datasets: Users sometimes experience slow performance or lag when working with very large datasets.
Learning Curve for Advanced Features: While the basic interface is easy to use, advanced functionalities may require more time to learn, especially for users with limited technical backgrounds.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Alteryx solves several problems, particularly related to data preparation, blending, and automation. It helps simplify complex ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes, allowing users to pull data from multiple sources, clean it, and transform it efficiently without requiring coding skills. It also addresses the challenge of handling repetitive workflows through automation, saving time and reducing manual efforts. The platform benefits users by improving data quality, speeding up analysis, and enabling both technical and non-technical teams to collaborate more effectively on data-driven tasks.
Powerful Analytics with Some Limitations
What do you like best about the product?
I also appreciate Alteryx's **community and resources**. The Alteryx community is vast and offers a wealth of tutorials, user forums, and support, making it easier to learn and troubleshoot. This active ecosystem fosters innovation and knowledge-sharing, which is a huge benefit for users at all skill levels.
What do you dislike about the product?
Additionally, limited real-time collaboration can be a downside. Unlike cloud-based tools, Alteryx lacks robust real-time multi-user collaboration features, making it harder for teams to work simultaneously on the same workflow. This can hinder seamless teamwork in certain situations.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Alteryx solves data preparation, automation, and integration challenges, saving time and reducing manual effort. It helps automate repetitive tasks, supports self-service analytics, and streamlines data visualization. This allows you to focus on deeper analysis and deliver insights faster, improving decision-making and productivity in your workflows.
Streamlines data transformation processes, but the integration with visualization tools could be better
What is our primary use case?
Alteryx is primarily used for data transformation and ETL processes within our environment. We also utilize its machine-learning capabilities for regression and classification tasks. Our team leverages it for back-end calculations to enhance visualization performance.
How has it helped my organization?
The platform's user-friendliness, particularly for non-technical users, has allowed for more efficient data processing and the integration of machine learning within our workflows. It has streamlined our data transformation processes, ultimately improving the performance of our visualizations.
What is most valuable?
The product's most valuable features include its ease of use for non-technical users and machine learning capabilities. The flexibility to integrate custom code is also an important aspect of the platform for our use case.
What needs improvement?
The product could benefit from improved integration with visualization tools or even the inclusion of built-in visualization features. It would reduce the need to use multiple tools and pay for additional licenses.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the solution's stability a seven out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I rate the solution's scalability a seven out of ten.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Alteryx is generally more suited for medium—to large companies due to its potentially high licensing costs.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Alteryx a seven out of ten.
Helps automate pipelines and offers good performance
What is our primary use case?
Primarily, I use Alteryx for Excel. I also use it to automate pipelines whenever necessary.
What is most valuable?
The most effective feature of the solution is that it is a fast product with good performance compared to traditional solutions. The tool can deal with large or huge datasets.
What needs improvement?
I think the tool does not run on some operating systems. I think it would be great if Alteryx could provide an in-built machine.
The software is not fully optimized. What I try to do is use Microsoft tools if I have a heavy workflow. I move to a tool to be able to respond to the workflows for a few seconds. I have to wait until I am able to move to another table, and then I can't duplicate. There are too many optimizations to run.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Alteryx since 2018.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Stability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten. Overall, I have had a good experience. I encountered a few bugs, but I think it is okay because it doesn't happen every day and is normal.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Scalability-wise, I rate the solution an eight out of ten. Currently, the tool also offers a cloud version. Usually, scalability is not needed in my environment. In my company, we only use desktops.
I think that, in my company, I work with the tool as part of a team. Additional departments also use the tool. My team uses Alteryx. A total of ten people use the tool.
How are customer service and support?
The solution's technical support is okay. I posted a few queries and called up the support team for help. I felt that the support team was quick to respond and was also helpful. I rate the technical support a nine out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The product's initial setup phase is simple and straightforward.
The solution is deployed on an on-premises model with servers.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
If one is a high price, and ten is a low price, I rate the tool's price as a one. The tool is expensive.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I think that apart from Alteryx, I have had experience with a lot of other products, including Sagemaker. I had purchased a product for one of my customers, who then compared it with Alteryx. I also know about some products like Talend and Rapidminer. I didn't like Rapidminer's interface.
What other advice do I have?
I don't use the predictive analytics part in Alteryx.
I am not sure about the data blending part of the tool.
It is easy to integrate and set up the product with other third-party solutions or hardware. The biggest challenge with the integration is probably the need to get approvals and follow up with the organization. I think the process is quite easy.
My company has not had the opportunity to integrate Alteryx with AI tools.
I recommend the tool to others.
I rate the tool a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Has a straightforward setup process and an efficient ability to connect to various data sources in real-time
What is our primary use case?
I use the platform for a variety of tasks. For example, I extract data from our Salesforce system and prepare it for analysis. It allows customized monitoring of the pipeline. I often prepare data to be imported into Power BI for further analysis. I also use it for personal data tracking and extracting data from our internal time-logging tool to monitor project progress with customers. It helps me stay updated without manually logging in and reviewing reports that may not contain the precise information I need.
What is most valuable?
The product's most valuable aspect is its ease of use. It allows me, even as a field person, to create workflows and perform data preparation tasks quickly. Its speed and ability to connect to various data sources in real-time are also significant benefits.
What needs improvement?
The product's pricing needs improvement.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Alteryx daily for approximately four years. We consistently update to ensure we run the latest version with all the latest updates.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The product stability is fine.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The platform is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support team is good; responses are usually received within a day.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was very straightforward. The community support, information on their website, training, and resources are excellent. Anyone can learn the basics in minutes and set it up easily.
It took less than an hour to deploy Alteryx. I handle maintenance on my own. There is no significant need for resources. When updates are required, I download and install them, which takes about 15 minutes.
What was our ROI?
The platform saves me several hours weekly in data preparation, which would require additional personnel. Although I have not calculated the exact figures, it breaks even for me. The return on investment can be substantial for customers, depending on their usage.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The product pricing is a concern. I use Alteryx because my company provides it, but it would be too expensive if I had to pay for it myself. Many customers also feel it is too costly, especially in regions like Brazil. While it offers extensive features, including predictive analytics, for those who mainly use it for data preparation and blending, the cost can be prohibitive.
What other advice do I have?
Alteryx significantly reduces the time spent searching for specific information. It handles all my analytics tasks efficiently. Once the workflows are set up, it processes the data and outputs it for further analysis in Power BI. Without Alteryx, these tasks would take much longer.
The cloud version could be improved, as it is less capable than the desktop version. Overall, however, it is an excellent tool.
I rate it a nine.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Private Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Microsoft Azure
Alteryx Experience
What do you like best about the product?
Its extremely user friendly and easy to adopt. The expansive tool list lets you build workflows that uses myrid datatypes.
What do you dislike about the product?
Its difficult to hand over a workflow to another customer who hasn't built it and does not have any prior knowledge of it.As internal consultants its a barrier for us becuase when implementing changes becomes hard on a workflow that we did 6 months down the line.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Financial Reporting
Easy to use Platform true to it's name!
What do you like best about the product?
Alteryx is an easily flexible analytics tool, a great learning community and excellent conference! If you are looking for a tool to learn analytics, Alteryx is a great start!
What do you dislike about the product?
A little bit of a learning curve in the beginning, like any tool
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Business operations problems and day to day functions
Great
What do you like best about the product?
Flexibility ease of use adaptability server
What do you dislike about the product?
Error detection, speed and how process intensive it is
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Billing
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