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Tableau Prep

Composite Score
8.1 /10
CX Score
8.3 /10
Category
Tableau Prep
8.1 /10

What is Tableau Prep?

Tableau Prep makes it easier to prepare, shape, and combine data for analysis. Tableau Prep ensures that data sources are clean and organized before sharing, and saves companies countless hours of preparation. Tableau Prep Builder provides a modern approach to data preparation, making it easier and faster to combine, shape, and clean data for analysis within Tableau. By providing a visual and direct path to prep your data, you can get your hands on quality data in just a few clicks.

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Awards & Recognition

Tableau Prep won the following awards in the Data Preparation for Analytics category

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Tableau Prep Ratings

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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

90 Likeliness to Recommend

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Since last award

96 Plan to Renew

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Since last award

77 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value


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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+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 Tableau Prep?

9% Negative
5% Neutral
86% Positive

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Enables Productivity
  • Saves Time
  • Acts with Integrity

Feature Ratings

Average 78

Data Integration

81

Data Profiling

81

Data Connectors and Data Mashup

81

Data Access

80

Data Packaging

79

Data Enrichment

75

Data Cleansing

75

Cataloging

74

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 78

Usability and Intuitiveness

82

Ease of Data Integration

81

Ease of Implementation

81

Business Value Created

80

Quality of Features

79

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

78

Ease of Customization

77

Breadth of Features

77

Vendor Support

76

Availability and Quality of Training

75

Ease of IT Administration

72

Tableau Prep Reviews

Krishna G.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Government
  • Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jun 2023

Easy to use, best for the Data Cleansing

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Tableau Prep from other similar products?

GUI, easily available videos to learn and navigate the software

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Data cleansing

What do you dislike most about this product?

Unions and Distinct

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Best for Data Cleansing , saves ton of time for Analyst

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Efficient Service
  • Effective Service
  • Client Friendly Policies

Soumit K.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Finance
  • Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jun 2023

Best ETL tool for tableau users.

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Tableau Prep from other similar products?

Easy to use for data preparation, cleaning and profiling especially for tableau user.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Data preparation speed and connectivity to various data sources.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Not integrated to Tableau visualization software. For extract, transform and load purpose need to install separately.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Best ETL tool, easy to use for Tableau developer

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity

Hemanshi M.

  • Role: Consultant
  • Industry: Banking
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jun 2023

Saves time and efforts!

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Tableau Prep from other similar products?

Tableau Prep differentiates itself from other similar products through: 1) Visual Interface: Tableau Prep offers a visually intuitive interface that allows users to see and interact with their data transformations, making it easier to understand and verify the impact of each step. 2) Seamless Integration: Tableau Prep seamlessly integrates with Tableau Desktop, providing a smooth workflow from data preparation to analysis and visualization within the Tableau ecosystem.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Its visual and intuitive interface. This feature allows users to visually navigate and interact with their data transformations, making it easier to understand and manipulate the data. The visual interface enhances the user experience and helps streamline the data preparation process.

What do you dislike most about this product?

It has a steeper learning curve

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Here are some brief recommendations for someone considering Tableau Prep: Utilize available resources: Take advantage of tutorials, documentation, and the Tableau user community to learn and explore the features of Tableau Prep. Start with small projects: Begin with simpler data preparation tasks to familiarize yourself with the software before tackling more complex projects. Experiment and practice: Explore different features and workflows to understand their impact on your data and gain proficiency through hands-on experience.

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity
  • Trustworthy

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