Databricks
The Astronaut's Review
Expert analysis by The Software Astronaut
Astronaut's Score
The Verdict
Databricks stands out as a robust and versatile platform for data engineering and analytics, offering a wide range of features and strong security capabilities.
Our Take
Databricks's Enterprise Edition pricing is based on the number of users, storage, and compute resources, which provides flexibility and scalability for organizations of all sizes. The platform's built-in machine learning and data science capabilities also set it apart from competitors.
Strong Fit
- data engineers
- data scientists
- business analysts
- agencies scheduling 50+ client accounts
Look Elsewhere If
- Pricing is based on user and resource consumption, which can be high for large organizations
- Limited support for HIPAA compliance
- Mobile applications are limited to iOS and Android
Rating Breakdown
In-Depth Analysis
Overview
Databricks offers a comprehensive suite of tools for data engineering, machine learning, and analytics, with a wide range of features and strong security capabilities.
Ease of Use
Key Strengths
- Extensive ecosystem of integrations
- Robust security features
- Built-in machine learning and data science capabilities
- Soc2 and ISO 27001 certifications
- Strong support channels
Limitations to Consider
- Pricing is based on user and resource consumption, which can be high for large organizations
- Limited support for HIPAA compliance
- Mobile applications are limited to iOS and Android
Pricing Analysis
Databricks's pricing is based on the number of users, storage, and compute resources, which provides flexibility and scalability for organizations of all sizes. However, the high cost for large organizations may be a drawback.
Final Thoughts
Databricks is an excellent choice for organizations that require a unified data platform with strong security and machine learning capabilities. However, the high cost for large organizations may be a drawback.
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About Databricks
Databricks is a unified platform that allows organizations to build, deploy, share, and maintain enterprise-grade data solutions at scale.
Key Features
Feature Availability
| Feature | Databricks |
|---|---|
Cloud-Based Accessible from any device with internet | |
Mobile App Native mobile applications available | Partial |
API Access Programmatic access for integrations | Partial |
Free Trial Try before you buy | |
Free Tier Permanently free plan available | |
24/7 Support Round-the-clock customer assistance | Partial |
SSO/SAML Enterprise single sign-on | Partial |
Data Export Export your data anytime | |
Integrations Connect with other tools | |
Custom Branding White-label capabilities | Partial |
Pricing Overview
Databricks offers several pricing tiers including the Community Edition, which is free for open-source projects, and the Enterprise Edition, which is priced based on the number of users, storage, and compute resources required.
Integration & API
- API Supported
- Yes
- API Auth Methods
- Not specified
- API Protocols
- Webhooks
- Native Integrations
- Apache AirflowApache KafkaJupyter Notebooks
- Marketplace
- Not specified
- Zapier
- Yes
Security & Compliance
- Certifications
- SOC 2ISO 27001
- Encryption
- Not specified
- Compliance
- GDPR
- Uptime SLA
- Not specified
User Management
- Custom Profiles
- Not specified
- SSO Providers
- SSO
- Data Encryption
- SSL/TLSAES-256 at rest
- MFA Supported
- Yes
Customization
- Custom Objects
- Not specified
- Custom Fields
- Yes
- Custom Workflows
- Yes
- Custom Reports
- Yes
- Custom Branding
- No
- Coding Capability
- Not specified
Mobile
- Mobile App
- Yes
- Platforms
- iOSAndroid
- Mobile Pricing
- Not specified
Delivery & Infrastructure
- Deployment Type
- Cloud
- Browsers
- Not specified
- Data Centers
- Not specified
- Languages
- Not specified
Pricing & Licensing
- Contract Duration
- Not specified
- License Mix
- No
- Trial Days
- 14 days
- Currency
- Not specified
Support
- Channels
- customer supportonline community
- Hours
- Not specified
- Dedicated Manager
- No
- Training
- Yes
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Pricing
Databricks offers several pricing tiers including the Community Edition, which is free for open-source projects, and the Enterprise Edition, which is priced based on the number of users, storage, and compute resources required.
Vendor
Databricks
Category
Analytics & BI
Status
Listed Software