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Boomi vs Gather

Boomi logo

Boomi

Software

The world's leading cloud integration platform

From
$299/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Gather logo

Gather

Software

Virtual spaces for remote collaboration

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Gather has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Boomi subscription tier prices are not published; only the pay-as-you-go base of $99 a month plus usage is stated; Gather no native desktop or mobile app; browser-based only
  • They diverge on capability: Boomi covers Cloud integration, Gather covers Proximity video chat.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Boomi and Gather actually diverge.

Attributes where Boomi and Gather differ
AttributeBoomiGather
Starting price$299/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, On-premiseWeb
Founded20002020

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Boomi

  • Cloud integration
  • API management
  • Master data management
  • Trading partner network
  • Process automation
  • Real-time sync
  • Monitoring
  • Analytics

Only in Gather

  • Proximity video chat
  • Customizable spaces
  • Interactive objects
  • Screen sharing
  • Calendar
  • Slack
  • Google Workspace
  • Desktop support

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Boomi

  • Integrating cloud and on-premises applicationsnot Gather
  • API management and publishingnot Gather
  • Master data management across systemsnot Gather
  • EDI and B2B data exchangenot Gather
  • Workflow automation between business systemsnot Gather

Gather

  • VR Gamingnot Boomi
  • AR Marketingnot Boomi
  • Virtual Trainingnot Boomi
  • 3D Visualizationnot Boomi
  • Immersive Experiencesnot Boomi

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Boomi

  • Subscription tier prices are not published; only the pay-as-you-go base of $99 a month plus usage is stated
  • Metered on several axes at once, including connections, users, environments and API transactions, so the bill is hard to predict from any one of them
  • Connection counts, environments and user seats are all capped by edition

Gather

  • No native desktop or mobile app; browser-based only
  • Limited API documentation compared to enterprise competitors
  • Scaling large virtual offices can impact performance

Pricing, plan by plan

Boomi

$299/month
  • Starter$299/month
    • 50 integrations
    • Basic support
  • Growth$799/month
    • Unlimited integrations
    • Advanced analytics
  • Enterprise$1999/month
    • Custom SLA
    • Dedicated support
    • Advanced security

Gather

Free
  • 30-Day TrialFree
    • Up to 50 team members
    • All features included
    • Meetings and chat
  • Essential$12/month
    • All features
    • Meeting recordings starting at 20 hours
    • Meeting transcriptions starting at 30 hours

Which should you pick?

Choose Boomi if

  • You need cloud integration.
  • You work on Web, On-premise.
  • You also want api management.
Boomi review

Choose Gather if

  • You need proximity video chat.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want customizable spaces.
Gather review

Questions people ask

Is Boomi or Gather better?
Neither clearly leads. Boomi starts at $299/month and Gather at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Boomi or Gather?
Gather has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $299/month for Boomi and Free for Gather.
Does Boomi or Gather run on more platforms?
Boomi runs on Web, On-premise. Gather runs on Web.
Can I use Gather for free?
Yes. Gather has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Boomi starts at $299/month.
What is Boomi best used for?
Boomi is most often used for integrating cloud and on-premises applications, api management and publishing, master data management across systems, edi and b2b data exchange. Of those, integrating cloud and on-premises applications and api management and publishing are not what Gather is typically brought in for.
What can Boomi do that Gather cannot?
Boomi covers Cloud integration, API management, Master data management, Trading partner network. Gather covers Proximity video chat, Customizable spaces, Interactive objects, Screen sharing. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Gather: What is a free trial of Gather like?

Gather offers a 30-day free trial with no credit card required that includes up to 50 team members and access to all features including meetings, chat, AI meeting notes, and full office customization.

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Gather: How does Gather reduce meeting load?

Gather recreates natural office dynamics through spatial audio and proximity-based interactions, allowing colleagues to bump into each other and have quick conversations without scheduled calls. Teams report shorter, more organic conversations that wrap up in under 10 minutes.

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Gather: What platforms and devices does Gather support?

Gather works on web browsers and integrates with Slack and Google Chat. The platform supports audio/video calls, screen sharing, and custom workspace design.

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Gather: Does Gather work offline?

Gather is a web-based platform that requires an internet connection to function, though it emphasizes quick connection and low bandwidth requirements compared to traditional video conferencing.

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