I have been using Alteryx myself and it has also been used more broadly by my company.
Approximately, about 30 people are using Alteryx in my company.
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Have faced collaboration and integration challenges despite simplified workflows for non-coders
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
I have been pretty satisfied with Alteryx's data blending feature as it is quite easy to use as a non-code platform. One of its benefits is that it's a drag-and-drop system. Analysts who do not have any coding experience can still work on the transformation and preparation of data, which is quite useful.
The way Alteryx's automation capabilities have contributed to my organization's workflow efficiency depends very much on the project we work on.
What needs improvement?
A potential drawback is that tracking changes and using Git with Alteryx is not very easy. If there are multiple analysts working on a specific file, whereas with code you can easily see where changes are, Alteryx being a soft code platform makes it quite hard to track changes through Git.
The additional features that Alteryx needs to work on to make it more competitive include better collaboration and easier integration through API. These might be features that already exist and I'm not fully familiar with, but the API integration is currently a bit clunky.
The disadvantages that made me think about switching from Alteryx include the version control and collaboration issues previously mentioned. In addition to that, the cost is a factor, so we're looking at solutions that are free to implement. Finally, we are looking at how we can better integrate within our own software solutions, which are all Python-based.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Alteryx for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
In terms of performance, it depends on the size of the workflow that you're dealing with. It can be pretty slow on PC, but it depends.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I consider Alteryx as scalable.
How are customer service and support?
I haven't received any support from Alteryx, so I can't speak much about their technical support.
I didn't need to contact Alteryx support. I have found that the training resources online are okay. They could be improved with more examples of use cases, but they are fit for purpose.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Before Alteryx, I worked with either direct data transformations in Python or working through tools such as Power BI and the Power Query functions. In general, I think those tools perform similar functions even though there might be some differences. I generally had a better experience with those tools which come at a lower cost.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
At the moment, we're looking at alternatives in general. We're looking at both Alteryx and the potential to move away from it, either just using in-house tools or any alternatives available that perform similar functions.
The potential options we are considering instead of Alteryx are not really well defined. We're still researching.
What other advice do I have?
I am generally satisfied with Alteryx.
I'm not the best person to discuss the pricing of Alteryx, as I'm not involved with that.
The tools I tried to integrate Alteryx with are in-house tools and solutions, where I faced problems.
Based on my experience, I would not recommend Alteryx to others. I would encourage developing internal capabilities over using Alteryx as a solution.
My thoughts on the ease of use, interface, and implementation process of Alteryx are that it's easy to use for non-coders, but for anyone who has ever coded before, it's really frustrating to use. There is a balance as it is very easy to use, but there is also no way of easily streamlining workflows or reviewing them.
I'm not sure whether it was bought from the AWS marketplace.
I can't think of any specific examples of benefits at the moment.
On a scale of 1-10, I rate Alteryx a 6.
Alteryx user for testing controls and substantive analytics for audits
What do you like best about the product?
As an auditor, I appreciate how Alteryx streamlines complex data preparation and analysis without needing extensive coding. It allows for quick transformation, validation, and reconciliation of large data sets, saving significant time during audits. The drag-and-drop workflow is intuitive, and the transparency in data lineage supports audit documentation and review.
What do you dislike about the product?
While Alteryx is powerful, it can be expensive for smaller teams or firms. Sometimes, complex workflows can become difficult to manage and debug without advanced training. Also, the learning curve can be steep for users new to data analytics tools.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Audit procedures when it is difficult to staff our audits
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.
Data ETL and analytics
What do you like best about the product?
Easy to pick up right away and learn right away
What do you dislike about the product?
Connection security and ease of connecting to trusted datasources
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
No code soulution to querying datasets
Alteryx is very user friendly and easy to learn.
What do you like best about the product?
User interface is very easy to learn. thank you
What do you dislike about the product?
Your tools are limited to what your company allows.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
data blending
Self Service Data Analytics
What do you like best about the product?
Self Service Part, Its user friendly and non technical person can use it
What do you dislike about the product?
Cost is very high, Alteryx should bring down the cost
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Alteryx is solving data prep and trasformation isssues.
Great data analyzing tool and user friendly to Finance people
What do you like best about the product?
Alteryx helps our team handle data analysis for a huge ton of data, which is impossible to do in excel. We are also able to connect alteryx with our snowflake data and conduct analysis with data from multiple sources. It helped unlock so much insights for our margin analysis
What do you dislike about the product?
There are too many tools (which could be good and bad) sometimes you do not know where to start. Definitely requires learning curve
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Margin analysis where our revenue data comes from snowflake and cogs data comes from excel and each source contains a couple million lines of data
Retrieves data from the database and performs calculations
What is our primary use case?
In our team, we use Excel for a lot of calculations and automation workflows. We retrieve data from the database, perform calculations, and then distribute the results to various departments or customers.
What is most valuable?
Alteryx helps me do a lot of automation. The best thing about Alteryx is that you don't have to repeat the workflow over and over again. Unlike Excel, where you need to write formulas for each new file, Alteryx follows a consistent process. You can schedule and automate the workflow, even if the files change.
What needs improvement?
I think sometimes the solution doesn't load properly or takes so much time for the workflows. Though the workflow runs and completes the file in Excel, if you use the same formula, it's a bit slow. Also, the image processing is not so good because I tried to do some image processing and they were like, sometimes they put two to eight. In the document, it was two, but the OCR predicted it as eight.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the product for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The tool is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
My company has more than 100 users.
How are customer service and support?
I haven't contacted the technical support.
How was the initial setup?
The tool's installation and setup are not difficult; you just need to install it.
What other advice do I have?
You can use this tool if you want to do a lot of automation. It is easy for users to learn and use it. The drag-and-drop interface works fine for us. I rate it a seven out of ten.
Has a good UI and drag-and-drop features which makes it easy to understand
What is our primary use case?
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.
What is most valuable?
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.
What needs improvement?
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.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the product for more than ten years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the tool's stability a ten out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I rate the solution's scalability four to five out of ten.
How was the initial setup?
The tool's deployment can be completed in a day or two. We have 24 engineers to handle it.
What about the implementation team?
The solution's deployment was done in-house.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I rate the tool's pricing a two out of ten.
What other advice do I have?
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.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Powerful mathematical modelling toolset for business analysis
What do you like best about the product?
It is fast and contains a wide variety of tools and features that extend from data wrangling to computation.
What do you dislike about the product?
The UI requires heavy guidance and/or training. The inuitive use is very limited. Gladly the community and support helps out.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I completed a 6 months Business Analysis digital certification program sponsored by the company that I worked for (Turkcell) and provided via Udacity implemented. Some of the concepts I learned during the course were familiar to me (eg statistical regression) while some were newer like decision tree models. Using Alteryx and solving business problems such as pricing, resource availability etc was exciting and inspiring.
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