Google BigQuery vs. Panoply

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If you’re like most businesses, data is everywhere, but syncing, storing, and accessing it is a challenge. An analytics stack is the answer, but deciding how to build one isn’t easy.

To help, we’ve compared Google BigQuery and Panoply on key factors like price, ease of use, and compatibility so you can make an informed decision that fits your needs.

BigQuery is a Data Warehousing Platform for Data Scientists

BigQuery is a cloud-based data warehouse built for data scientists and data engineers. The platform is highly scalable, able to store massive amounts of data, and integrates easily with Google Suite products. It includes a SQL workbench and allows multiple users to query data. New users may find that BigQuery’s expensive price tag, extremely technical learning curve, and lack of integrations to pull in data are a barrier to entry.

Panoply is a Data Warehouse + ETL Platform for Analysts

Panoply is the easiest way to sync, store, and access all your business data. The platform combines a powerful data warehouse with code-free ETL, which results in quick and easy setup and minimal upkeep. Users can query data directly in Panoply or connect their preferred analytical notebook or BI tool.

Compare Google BigQuery and Panoply features

Platform Features

Data storage

Cloud-based collection and retention of data.

ETL

Pipelines that sync data between a source and a destination.

Data Transformation

Automated structuring, cleaning, and standardization of raw data.

SQL Workbench

A tool that enables you to create SQL queries to analyze data.

Technical Skill Required

How complicated the tool is to use.

Support

How much and what types of support are provided.

Enhanced support is available via support packages

Industry leading chat & live support

Data Governance

Features that ensure data control and consistency.

Security (HIPAA, SOC-2, GDPR)

Protocols that ensure data safety and adherence to industry standards; includes SOC 2, HIPAA, and GDPR.

HIPAA, SOC-2 & GDPR compliant

Compatible with BI tools

Built-in integrations with top business intelligence tools.

Compatible with ETL tools

Built-in integrations with top ETL tools.

Compatible with IPaaS

Built-in integrations with cloud-based platforms that connect applications, systems, and technologies.

Trial Availability

Ability to try the product prior to purchasing.

First 10GB of data free

Free 21-Day Proof of Value

Data Source Connectors

Google BigQuery Connectors

BigQuery integrates easily with Google Suite products such as Google Data Studio, but lacks native integrations to ingest data from other platforms. Users will need to rely on their technical savvy and third party tools to pull in data from non-Google sources.

Panoply Connectors

Panoply provides built-in ETL integrations with dozens of data sources, including popular cloud APIs, databases, CRMs, advertising platforms, and file storage systems. Users can also pipe data in through partners like Stitch or Fivetran or pull in data via an S3 bucket. Once data is synced, users can query it via Panoply’s workbench or connect their favorite BI tool.

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Pricing Structure

Google BigQuery Pricing

Pricing for BigQuery is scalable but convoluted and includes many inputs, including charges for both active storage and long-term storage, and on-demand queries and flat-rate Queries. New users may find it difficult to estimate what their costs will be.

Panoply Pricing

Panoply offers both monthly and annual plans starting as low as $299 per month. Its pricing model is simple and transparent, based on how many query bytes users need. There are no extra fees for adding users or the number data connectors used so cost is more predictable than with pay-by-the-hour or pay-by-the-row models.

Get Started

Get started with Panoply by beginning a free trial. Try all of Panoply’s features free for 21 days, no credit card required or strings attached. Or to learn more about Panoply, request a custom demo.