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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Azure Logic Apps

    Score8.6 out of 10
    N/AMicrosoft offers the Azure Logic Apps as a cloud-based integration service, supporting data and application integration.

    $0

    per execution

    Layer2 Cloud Connector

    Score7 out of 10
    N/AThe Layer2 Cloud Connector can integrate data and sync documents between 100+ corporate data sources without programming. It is used to connect services and apps on-premises or cloud-based, such as Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, Dynamics, Azure, SQL/ERP/CRM, and more for migration, backup, or permanent two-way synchronization.

    $491

    per installation

    Pricing
    Azure Logic AppsLayer2 Cloud Connector
    Editions & Modules
    Actions
    $0.000025
    per execution
    Standard Connector
    $0.000025
    per execution
    Enterprise Connector
    $0.001
    per execution
    Integration Account - Basic
    $0.42
    per hour
    Integration Account - Standard
    $1.37
    per hour
    Personal Edition
    $491.00
    per installation
    Professional Edition
    $1226.00
    per installation
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Azure Logic AppsLayer2 Cloud Connector
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee$185 Setup Support
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    Community Pulse
    Azure Logic AppsLayer2 Cloud Connector
    Considered Both Products
    Microsoft
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    Layer 2 GmbH
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    14 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    13 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    14 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    89%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    8 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    91%
    Implementation went as expected
    10 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Features
    Azure Logic AppsLayer2 Cloud Connector
    Cloud Data Integration
    Comparison of Cloud Data Integration features of Azure Logic Apps and Layer2 Cloud Connector
    Feature
    Azure Logic Apps
    8.5
    16 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Layer2 Cloud Connector
    -
    Ratings
    Pre-built connectors9.416 Ratings00 Ratings
    Connector modification9.015 Ratings00 Ratings
    Support for real-time and batch integration8.114 Ratings00 Ratings
    Data quality services8.214 Ratings00 Ratings
    Data security features7.715 Ratings00 Ratings
    Monitoring console8.214 Ratings00 Ratings
    Data Source Connection
    Comparison of Data Source Connection features of Azure Logic Apps and Layer2 Cloud Connector
    Feature
    Azure Logic Apps
    -
    Ratings
    Layer2 Cloud Connector
    6.0
    1 Ratings
    33% below category average
    Connect to traditional data sources00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Data Transformations
    Comparison of Data Transformations features of Azure Logic Apps and Layer2 Cloud Connector
    Feature
    Azure Logic Apps
    -
    Ratings
    Layer2 Cloud Connector
    5.5
    1 Ratings
    39% below category average
    Simple transformations00 Ratings4.01 Ratings
    Complex transformations00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Data Governance
    Comparison of Data Governance features of Azure Logic Apps and Layer2 Cloud Connector
    Feature
    Azure Logic Apps
    -
    Ratings
    Layer2 Cloud Connector
    6.5
    1 Ratings
    22% below category average
    Integration with data quality tools00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Integration with MDM tools00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Azure Logic AppsLayer2 Cloud Connector
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.7
    (16 ratings)
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (5 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.5
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Azure Logic AppsLayer2 Cloud Connector
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Microsoft
    Microsoft Azure Logic Apps was a perfect solution for us to integrate the apps and products we used in our business to create automated workflows which were also complex and very advanced. This was a very new feature for us, and also it reduced our software costs massively and also saved us a lot of time. With the crisis, we were in back then Azure turned out to be the best cost-friendly solution because we only had to pay for what we used!
    Incentivized
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    Layer 2 GmbH
    We had a scenario where our clients have thousands of external party vendors/committees who regularly sync SharePoint data. Managing thousands of external parties can never be possible without using a Layer2 cloud connector. We managed the local network sharing and SharePoint integration by using the Layer2 connector. Layer2 is convenient with a large amount of data as the per-user license is high.
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    Pros
    Microsoft
    • Connecting to different services using OOB connectors
    • Support for HTTP connectors which enables user to leverage RestAPIs
    • Readability, i.e., it looks just like a Visio diagram. Even managers or HRs can have a look and get to know what's happening
    • It's a Programmer's Lego. It's fun connecting them at the same time getting the work done
    Incentivized
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    Layer 2 GmbH
    • Layer2 provides best connectivity with SharePoint
    • It syncs local network shared files to the SharePoint
    • Provides details file history
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    Cons
    Microsoft
    • It falls short of alerting capabilities.
    • Microsoft Azure should be unclouded with its pricing. We don't always know how much an inclusion will affect the monthly price. So we have to speculate where we are with the price and if we can afford to include another asset.
    Incentivized
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    Layer 2 GmbH
    • Per User cost is expensive
    • A lot of pre-requisites
    • UI needs to be more user-friendly
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    Usability
    Microsoft
    I found them easy to use and adapt to different scenarios, from Azure management to link processes between REST APIs. Together with Function Apps, they're probably the most useful resource type for Azure. Today, I use them in production, and that's a key component: stable, secure, easy to manage, and maintain.
    Incentivized
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    Layer 2 GmbH
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    Microsoft
    Azure Logic Apps are backed by Azure and Microsoft. There is a wealth of information on the internet about both of these platforms. In addition to this Microsoft has a huge bush to using this platform and have offered many solutions and support options to the user. The only drawback is that it is a fairly new platform so the 3rd party information tends to be lacking.
    Incentivized
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    Layer 2 GmbH
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    Microsoft
    This is very dependent on the line of work you are in and the unique company requirements, as is the case with everything. We utilize Azure Logic Apps for all of our computing solutions within our domain, and it has always worked flawlessly. One of the simplest clouds to set up and use is by far the most popular.
    Incentivized
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    Layer 2 GmbH
    We had also used Microsoft One Drive as a syncing tool but it requires Office365 for managing and syncing data across thousands of vendors which was not practically possible to manage users on Office 365. Layer2 resolved this issue by having 3 user licenses and they are enough to periodically sync all external parties' data with our SharePoint online.
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    Return on Investment
    Microsoft
    • Moving to Serverless Computing obviously makes the organization get rid of dependent Infra.
    • ROI can be seen immediately as the required infra can be decommissioned after a successful quarter run.
    • Being deployed as a single entity or single app on Azure Logic Apps, Organizations need to be more careful with controls applied to meet compliance and security posture.
    Incentivized
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    Layer 2 GmbH
    • Layer2 resolves the time management issue
    • Resolved data syncing issues across different external vendors
    • LOE optimisation with using Layer2 connector.
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