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At a Glance
Apache NiFi
Apache NiFi
Star Rating
(24)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (54.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Informatica PowerCenter
Informatica PowerCenter
Star Rating
(85)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (78.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Informatica PowerCenter
AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Informatica PowerCenter excels in data transformation capabilities, with a score of 9.1, while Apache NiFi follows closely with a score of 9.3. Reviewers mention that PowerCenter's robust ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes are particularly beneficial for complex data workflows.
  • Reviewers mention that Apache NiFi shines in automation features, scoring 9.3 compared to Informatica's 8.5. Users on G2 appreciate NiFi's ability to automate data flows seamlessly, which enhances operational efficiency.
  • G2 users highlight that Informatica PowerCenter offers superior data security with a score of 9.2, while NiFi scores slightly lower at 7.5. Reviewers say that PowerCenter's comprehensive security features provide peace of mind for enterprises handling sensitive data.
  • Users say that both products perform well in reporting, with PowerCenter scoring 8.9 and NiFi at 9.3. However, reviewers mention that NiFi's reporting capabilities are more user-friendly, making it easier for non-technical users to generate insights.
  • Reviewers mention that Informatica PowerCenter has a more complex setup process, scoring 7.4, while NiFi's ease of setup is rated at 9.0. Users report that NiFi's intuitive interface allows for quicker deployment and less technical overhead.
  • Users on G2 indicate that while both products have strong data visualization features, PowerCenter's score of 8.8 is slightly lower than NiFi's 9.2. Reviewers say that NiFi's visualization tools are more versatile and easier to use for real-time data monitoring.
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Apache NiFi
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Informatica PowerCenter
No pricing available
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Informatica PowerCenter
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.4
20
8.8
67
Ease of Use
8.2
19
8.1
67
Ease of Setup
9.0
8
7.4
35
Ease of Admin
8.5
8
7.9
33
Quality of Support
7.5
16
8.5
63
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
8
8.1
32
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
19
9.1
62
Features by Category
Not enough data
8.7
13
Administration
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
8.2
12
Not enough data
9.2
12
Federation
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
8.3
11
Transformation
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
8.8
12
Management
9.3
7
8.9
19
8.8
7
8.6
15
Functionality
9.5
7
9.2
19
9.3
7
9.1
19
8.8
7
9.2
19
9.3
7
8.5
19
8.3
7
8.7
17
Not enough data
8.9
14
Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
8.5
11
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Apache NiFi
Apache NiFi
Informatica PowerCenter
Informatica PowerCenter
Apache NiFi and Informatica PowerCenter are categorized as ETL Tools
Unique Categories
Apache NiFi
Apache NiFi is categorized as Big Data Integration Platforms
Informatica PowerCenter
Informatica PowerCenter is categorized as Data Virtualization, On-Premise Data Integration, and Data Mapping
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Apache NiFi
Apache NiFi
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
18.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
27.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
54.5%
Informatica PowerCenter
Informatica PowerCenter
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
6.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
15.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
78.2%
Reviewers' Industry
Apache NiFi
Apache NiFi
Telecommunications
9.1%
Internet
9.1%
Hospital & Health Care
9.1%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
9.1%
Computer Software
9.1%
Other
54.5%
Informatica PowerCenter
Informatica PowerCenter
Information Technology and Services
35.9%
Insurance
7.7%
Financial Services
6.4%
Banking
6.4%
Computer Software
5.1%
Other
38.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
Apache NiFi
Apache NiFi
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Sebastian R.
SR
Sebastian R.
Verified User in Computer Software

It's open-source and community-supported, you can build anything you want, from simple file ingestion to Kafka, S3, etc... The ability to create Process groups and isolate your workloads. The number of prebuilt processors. The flow-based programming comes...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care

Tracking lineage at a row level is important in data lake ingestion implementation. Can Lineage be controlled at per-row level? Batch transformation performance. Need to Benchmark. May require Kafka

Informatica PowerCenter
Informatica PowerCenter
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Nikhil P.
NP
Nikhil P.
Verified User in Consumer Goods

- GUI based Power Data Integrator - Best in class with tight integration with industry leading databases like Oracle & Teradata - Always leading with cutting edge features like JSON webservice support, CDC, Cloud, Data Virtualization

Most Helpful Critical Review
Majoju R.
MR
Majoju R.
Verified User in Health, Wellness and Fitness

Mdm is bit complex to understand the technology

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Discussions
Apache NiFi
Apache NiFi Discussions
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