What is Snowflake?
Snowflake’s cloud data platform supports a multi-cloud strategy, including a cross-cloud approach to mix and match clouds as you see fit. Snowflake is available globally on AWS, Azure and Google Cloud Platform. With a common and interchangeable code base, Snowflake delivers advantages such as global data replication, which means you can move your data to any cloud in any region, without having to re-code your applications or learn new skills.
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89 Likeliness to Recommend
98 Plan to Renew
83 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
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+92 Net Emotional Footprint
The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.
How much do users love Snowflake?
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Reliable
- Enables Productivity
- Trustworthy
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Snowflake Reviews
Anurag A.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: Initial Implementation
Submitted Jan 2026
Good Product just go for it.
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Snowflake from other similar products?
It has very user friendly environment and it is very much capable of analyzing huge amount of data set which makes it different from other similar products.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Basically I loved it's functionalities and user data interface.
What do you dislike most about this product?
There is nothing as such to dislike in this product overall it's performance is pretty good.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
I would highly recommend anyone who wants to purchase this product.
Pros
- Continually Improving Product
- Performance Enhancing
- Effective Service
- Inspires Innovation
Ankita T.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Other
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Jan 2026
Fast Data Work Without Much Hassle
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Snowflake from other similar products?
This platform stands out because it separates storage and compute, so both can grow on their own. That design gives a lot of freedom when teams expand. It makes handling peaks much easier.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
What I enjoy most is that I can just load my data and start querying right away. There’s no worry about managing hardware or tuning servers. It feels smooth, even when the datasets get really big.
What do you dislike most about this product?
You do have to watch the usage closely because the bill can rise faster than expected. Some controls are there, but they need careful setup. It takes a bit of time to learn the best habits.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
I’d suggest it to companies that want cloud data warehousing without heavy maintenance. It fits analytics teams really well. Once you understand cost control, it becomes a powerful everyday tool.
Pros
- Efficient Service
- Inspires Innovation
- Client Friendly Policies
- Over Delivered
Cons
- Slower Product Innovation
- Less Performance Enhancing
Kosisochukwu M.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Dec 2025
Scalable Data Platform That Simplifies Analytics
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Snowflake from other similar products?
Snowflake’s biggest differentiator is how effortlessly it scales. You can adjust compute resources on demand without disrupting workloads, which removes a lot of operational headaches. The platform also handles concurrency exceptionally well, even when multiple teams are querying or loading data at the same time. In addition, setup and administration require far less effort than traditional data warehouses, which frees up technical staff to focus on higher-value work.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
The performance is what stands out the most. Queries that used to take minutes run in seconds, and the platform doesn’t require constant tuning or maintenance to achieve that level of speed. I also appreciate how clean and organized the interface is — it’s easy to navigate without feeling overloaded with unnecessary options.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Cost management can be tricky at times. Since compute usage adds up quickly, it's important to monitor workloads closely, and the built-in cost views could be more detailed. I’ve also noticed that some monitoring features feel limited, especially when trying to diagnose inefficient queries or unusual usage patterns.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Snowflake is an excellent choice if you want strong performance and minimal administrative burden, but make sure you have a plan for tracking compute consumption from day one. It’s worth taking time to train teams on how to use warehouses efficiently. If you have multiple groups accessing data, Snowflake really shines, but you’ll get the best results if you define clear usage policies early in the process.
Pros
- Reliable
- Enables Productivity
- Saves Time
- Security Protects
