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We performed a comparison between Matillion ETL and Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Cloud Data Integration solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Matillion ETL vs. Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"It is pretty user-friendly, even for people who aren't super technical.""It has improved the costs of managing my customer’s data.""The most valuable feature of Matillion ETL is the ETL. The solution is open-source which provides advantages, such as good performance and high efficiency. Additionally, it supports three data types which eliminates predefining the data, and we can write script models in Python.""It's been able to do everything we require.""It has good integrations with Amazon Redshift and other AWS services.""The loading of data is the most valuable feature of Matillion ETL.""Matillion ETL is one hundred percent stable.""We allow non-technical people to use Matillion to load data into our data warehouse for reporting. Thus, it is easy enough to use that we don't always have to get a technical person involved in setting up a data movement (ETL)."

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"The most valuable features of ODI are the knowledge modules, such as the Loading Knowledge module and the Check Knowledge module, they are helpful. We can check for the constraints in ODI. That helps in figuring out what are the constraints that are the primary keys created in the tables. We can check them with the Check Knowledge module.""It has the ability to easily load slowly changing dimensions.""The CAEM is very useful in its modularity and portability.""I like that Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) has a straightforward setup and offers good technical support.""All ETL code is stored in repositories in underlying database schemas. The number of users can access and work on the same solution using a client tool. So distributed teams can work on this tool in an efficient manner.""ODI's most valuable features are it utilizes the database engine and is very lightweight.""Oracle provides great documentation.""The most valuable feature of ODI is the to use of the whole ETL to create a data lake."

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Cons
"To complete the pipeline, they might want to include some connectors which would put the data into different platforms. This would be helpful.""I found some of the more complex aspects of ETL challenging, but I grasped the concepts fairly quickly.""In the next release, we would like to have connections to more databases.""Matillion’s on-premises capabilities don’t allow you to build something customized.""Our main challenge currently is that Matillion runs on an EC2 instance, limiting us to running only two processes simultaneously at the entry level.""There are certain functions that are available in other ETL tools which are still not present in Matillion ETL. It would be good to have more features.""Unlike Snowflake which automatically takes care of upgrading to the latest version and includes additional features, with Matillion ETL we need to do this ourselves.""The product must enhance its near-real-time data capture feature."

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"If there was an add-on tool to hide the performance issues and solve them for me, then I might be interested in that as it would provide me value.""The initial setup is a bit complex compared to other tools.""The initial setup is complex, especially if you also have to install a console.""I rate it a seven out of 10 because there is room for growth because ODI is still new, in comparison to Informatica, which is a mature product.""It would be really good if Oracle considered enabling the tool to integrate with some other platforms that are deprecated simply for commercial reasons""ODI could improve by being more user-friendly. Informatica, which is also an ETL tool, similar to ODI, but Informatica is very user-friendly, easy to use, and simple to integrate, compared to ODI. ODI has many features, put them all together, and sometimes we get confused about which ones to use, which ones not to use.""The interface of ODI could be improved. For example, navigating and finding functions can be difficult. For example, you have to know which step you need to go to look at where your job status is. The logical step is a bit complex compared to other tools. It's much easier to get a graphical view, but with ODI, it's graphical, plus you have to know all the other pieces that fit around it. You have to think about the logical and physical aspects.""I would only point out some minor bugs or glitches in the development interface (ODI studio)."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "I have heard from my manager and other higher ups, "This product is cheaper than other things on the market," and they have done the research."
  • "It is cost-effective. Based on our use case, it's efficient and cheap. It saves a lot of money and our upfront costs are less."
  • "The prices needs to be lower."
  • "It was very easy to purchase through the AWS Marketplace, but it was also expensive."
  • "Purchasing it through the AWS Marketplace is pretty convenient. There is a little bit of back and forth in terms of the licensing based on the machine size, but it seems to have worked out well. it is convenient to have it all as part of our AWS billing."
  • "It is not necessarily a cheap solution. However, it's reasonable priced, especially with the smaller machines that we run it on."
  • "The AWS pricing and licensing are a cost-effective solution for data integration needs."
  • "It was procured through the AWS Marketplace because it keeps things simple. They offer retail-like checkout and bill through your existing Amazon Web Services account."
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  • "Being an ODI developer, I never had to pay for this product. I know that the pricing/licensing is not really low, but the product is really good."
  • "We found that the cost compared to other integration tools is a little high, but the solution works great."
  • "The solution is expensive because of the model they use. The cost is for the license and for support."
  • "ODI comes included when buying the cloud version of the Oracle database license."
  • "There is a standard license to use the solution but there are other costs in addition, such as hardware and operating system."
  • "Per user, it is $900 USD per year, though they will give some discount. However, even a 60% to 70% of discount for each won't help us much. On top of that, there is the perpetual license you must pay at the outset."
  • "I have yet to determine the exact figure for Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) pricing, but it has lower pricing than Informatica."
  • "The Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) pricing isn't expensive, but it's not cheap, so it's in the middle. I'd rate the pricing as three out of five."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:It is an incredibly user-friendly and intuitive tool, making the learning curve quite smooth
    Top Answer:We pay $5.40 per EC2 running hour, and we can reduce costs by stopping and starting the EC2 instances strategically. For instance, in our production environment, we run it for sixteen hours a day… more »
    Top Answer:There's room for improvement in how it handles data streaming capabilities. Our main challenge currently is that Matillion runs on an EC2 instance, limiting us to running only two processes… more »
    Top Answer:Oracle Integration Cloud Service has a fairly easy initial setup, and Oracle offers initial support and guidance for those who might find the setup to be challenging. There are complications that come… more »
    Top Answer:The solution is very expensive. If it is cheaper, more people can use it. Oracle licensing is complex to understand. We pay a yearly licensing fee.
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    Also Known As
    Matillion ETL for Redshift, Matillion ETL for Snowflake, Matillion ETL for BigQuery
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    Overview

    Matillion ETL is a powerful tool for extracting, transforming, and loading large amounts of data from various sources into cloud data warehouses like Snowflake. Its ability to load data dynamically and efficiently using metadata is a standout feature, as is its open-source ETL with good performance and high efficiency. 

    The solution has a graphical interface for jobs, is easily adjustable and extensible, and allows for scheduling and error reporting. Matillion ETL has helped organizations move to a cloud-based solution, bridge the gap between on-premises and on-cloud, and perform complex migration projects.

    Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) is a data integration software solution that provides a unified infrastructure to streamline data and application integration projects. It uses a powerful design approach to data integration, which separates the declarative rules from the implementation details. The solution is based on a unique ELT (Extract Load Transform) architecture, eliminating the need for a standalone ETL server and proprietary engine. 

    Oracle Data Integrator Features

    ODI has many valuable key features. Some of the most useful ones include:

    • Automatic documentation generation
    • Visualization of data flows in the interfaces
    • Customization of generated code
    • Automatic reverse-engineering of existing applications or databases
    • Graphical development and maintenance of transformation and integration interfaces
    • Robust data integrity control features, assuring the consistency and correctness of data
    • Powerful core differentiators
    • Heterogeneous ELT, declarative design and knowledge modules
    • Flexibility and modularity
    • Oracle Data Integrator repository
    • Topology navigator
    • Operator Navigator
    • Security Navigator
    • Integrator Console
    • ODI domains

    Oracle Data Integrator Benefits

    There are many benefits to implementing ODI. Some of the biggest advantages the solution offers include:

    • Efficient architecture: Oracle Data Integrator has a simple architecture that utilizes the source and target servers to perform complex transformations, making it an efficient solution.
    • Supports all platforms: ODI gives you platform independence by supporting all platforms, hardware, and OSes with the same software.
    • Cost-effective: Oracle Data Integrator reduces costs associated with initial hardware and software acquisition, and also decreases maintenance costs because it eliminates the need for an ETL Server and an ETL engine.
    • Automatic detection of faulty data: By using ODI, faulty data is recycled before insertion in the target application, providing you with a data quality firewall.
    • Easy development and maintenance: With a low learning curve, Oracle Data Integrator increases developer productivity while facilitating ongoing maintenance. 
    • Active integration: ODI includes all styles of data integration: data-based, event-based and service-based.

    Reviews from Real Users

    Below are some reviews and helpful feedback written by PeerSpot users currently using the Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) solution.

    Brian D., Business Process and Strategy Specialist Advisor at NTTData, says, “The Knowledge Module (KM) is my favorite feature of ODI. This is where I learned how to use variables to make jobs dynamic. I took that knowledge and created a KM that would go into iTunes and pull the sales of eBooks. Making something that is reusable, like a KM, is important to not only reduce build time but also maintenance in the future.”

    Ashok S., Applications Support Manager at a marketing services firm, mentions, "The most valuable features of ODI are the ease of development, you can have a template, and you can onboard transfer very quickly. There's a lot of knowledge modules available that we can use. If you want to connect, for example, a Sibyl, SQL, Oracle, or different products, we don't have to develop them from scratch. They are available, but if it's not, we can go into the marketplace and see if there's a connector there. Having the connector available reduces the amount of hard work needed. We only have to put the inputs and outputs. In some of the products, we use there is already integration available for ODI, which is helpful."

    Sample Customers
    Thrive Market, MarketBot, PWC, Axtria, Field Nation, GE, Superdry, Quantcast, Lightbox, EDF Energy, Finn Air, IPRO, Twist, Penn National Gaming Inc
    Griffith University, Kansas City Power & Light, Keste, Raymond James Financial, Valdosta State University
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    Manufacturing Company36%
    Financial Services Firm36%
    Healthcare Company9%
    Computer Software Company9%
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    Computer Software Company16%
    Financial Services Firm14%
    Government8%
    Manufacturing Company8%
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    Financial Services Firm25%
    Comms Service Provider11%
    Computer Software Company8%
    Manufacturing Company6%
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    Financial Services Firm16%
    Computer Software Company14%
    Government8%
    Manufacturing Company8%
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    Small Business23%
    Midsize Enterprise36%
    Large Enterprise41%
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    Small Business18%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise68%
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    Large Enterprise71%
    Buyer's Guide
    Matillion ETL vs. Oracle Data Integrator (ODI)
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    Matillion ETL is ranked 4th in Cloud Data Integration with 22 reviews while Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) is ranked 4th in Data Integration with 65 reviews. Matillion ETL is rated 8.6, while Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Matillion ETL writes "Efficient data integration and transformation with seamless cloud-native integration". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) writes "Straightforward to implement, scalable, and has good stability and documentation, but technical support could still be improved". Matillion ETL is most compared with Azure Data Factory, Snowflake, AWS Glue, Informatica PowerCenter and IBM InfoSphere DataStage, whereas Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) is most compared with Oracle Integration Cloud Service, SSIS, Informatica PowerCenter, Azure Data Factory and Oracle Database. See our Matillion ETL vs. Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) report.

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