Machine Learning & Data Science · head to head
Dataiku vs Alteryx
Dataiku
Machine Learning & Data Science
Everyday AI, Extraordinary People
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- Rated
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Dataiku no pricing is published at any tier, and the plans page carries no figures at all; Alteryx starter is $250 per user per month billed annually, and the Professional and Enterprise editions are quote-only
- They diverge on capability: Dataiku covers Visual data prep, Alteryx covers Data preparation.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Dataiku and Alteryx actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).
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 Dataiku
- Visual data prep
- AutoML
- MLOps
- Collaboration
- Governence
- Spark
- Databricks
- Linux support
Only in Alteryx
- Data preparation
- Data blending
- Predictive analytics
- Spatial analytics
- Reporting
- AWS
- Tableau
Both cover
- Python
- R
- Snowflake
- Windows support
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Dataiku
- Building and deploying data science and machine learning pipelinesnot Alteryx
- Giving analysts and data scientists a shared visual and code environmentnot Alteryx
Alteryx
- Data preparation and building AI-ready datasetsnot Dataiku
- Predictive analytics without writing codenot Dataiku
- Automating and orchestrating repeatable analytics workflowsnot Dataiku
- Enterprise reporting with governed, reusable logicnot Dataiku
- Connecting to Snowflake, Databricks and cloud warehouses alongside on-premises systemsnot Dataiku
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Dataiku
- No pricing is published at any tier, and the plans page carries no figures at all
- User, row and compute limits are not stated, so nothing about scale can be assessed before contacting sales
- Access begins with a demo request or a trial rather than a self serve signup
Alteryx
- Starter is $250 per user per month billed annually, and the Professional and Enterprise editions are quote-only
- Automation runs are metered, with 50 included on Starter and 15,000 on Professional, and more must be bought
- Cost depends on three separate dimensions at once: edition, user role and automation capacity
- Advanced analytics, governance and orchestration are withheld from the entry edition
Pricing, plan by plan
Dataiku
Free- Free EditionFree
- Single user
- Core features
- EnterpriseFree
- Full platform
- Collaboration
- MLOps
Alteryx
Free- TrialFree
- 14-day trial
- Full features
- Designer Desktop$5195/year
- Data prep
- Blending
- Analytics
Which should you pick?
Choose Dataiku if
- You need visual data prep.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Linux, Mac, Windows, Web.
- You also want automl.
Choose Alteryx if
- You need data preparation.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Windows, Web.
- You also want data blending.
Questions people ask
- Is Dataiku or Alteryx better?
- Neither clearly leads. Dataiku starts at Free and Alteryx at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Dataiku or Alteryx?
- Dataiku starts at Free and Alteryx at Free.
- Does Dataiku or Alteryx run on more platforms?
- Dataiku runs on Linux, Mac, Windows, Web. Alteryx runs on Windows, Web.
- Can I use Dataiku for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Dataiku best used for?
- Dataiku is most often used for building and deploying data science and machine learning pipelines, giving analysts and data scientists a shared visual and code environment. Of those, building and deploying data science and machine learning pipelines and giving analysts and data scientists a shared visual and code environment are not what Alteryx is typically brought in for.
- What can Dataiku do that Alteryx cannot?
- Dataiku covers Visual data prep, AutoML, MLOps, Collaboration. Alteryx covers Data preparation, Data blending, Predictive analytics, Spatial analytics. Both handle Python, R, Snowflake, Windows support.