Pentaho
Data Integration and Analytics Platform.
Overview
Acquired by Hitachi Vantara, Pentaho offers a platform that covers the entire data pipeline, from data integration and ETL with Pentaho Data Integration (PDI), to analytics and reporting. PDI, also known as Kettle, is a popular open-source ETL tool with a graphical interface and a rich set of transformation capabilities.
✨ Key Features
- Open-source and commercial offerings
- Graphical ETL development with Pentaho Data Integration (Kettle)
- Broad connectivity to a wide range of data sources
- Data preparation and data quality features
- Business analytics and reporting tools
- Support for big data and IoT
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Comprehensive platform with both data integration and analytics
- Strong open-source heritage and community
- Visual, low-code approach to ETL development
Unique Value: Pentaho provides a flexible and cost-effective platform for data integration and analytics, with a powerful open-source ETL tool at its core.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Open-source ETL for a wide range of use cases
- Embedded BI and analytics
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations looking for a simple, cloud-native ELT solution
- Teams without the technical resources to manage an open-source platform
🏆 Alternatives
Compared to other open-source ETL tools, Pentaho offers a more complete platform with integrated analytics capabilities. Its visual workflow designer also makes it more accessible to users who are not comfortable with coding.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise Edition tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
Free tier: Pentaho Data Integration Community Edition is free and open-source.
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