Features | Synapse Analytics | Fabric |
Built | PAAS - Platform as a Service | SAAS - Software as a Service |
Purpose | Analytics, big data, and data warehousing | Unified data platform for data engineering and analytics |
Data Integration | Advanced ETL with Azure Data Factory integration | Cross-platform data integration with embedded data governance |
Big Data Support | SQL-based data warehousing + Spark for big data processing | Unified workflows for big data processing |
Machine Learning | Built-in Machine Learning integration with Azure Machine Learning | End to end support for data science and Machine Learning |
Data Governance | Limited native governance features | Extensive governance, lineage tracking and compliance support |
Collaboration | Focus on individual use cases (SQL, Spark, etc.) | Designed for collaborative teams working on data pipelines, analysis, and machine learning |
AI & BI Integration | Integrates with Power BI for business intelligence and advanced reporting | Power BI central for enterprise-level analytics and AI workflows |
Scalability | Scalable with SQL pools and Spark clusters | Scalable for all workloads, from engineering to BI and ML at enterprise scale |
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