A big player in cloud-based integration platform as a service (iPaaS), Boomi has recently launched a new version of their AtomSphere platform to shake up the current market – AtomSphere Go. While Boomi’s AtomSphere has been around for years, this latest way to get started with Boomi even faster is making waves in the cloud industry, so we wanted to review it and compare it to its pioneer platform.
Is it worth the hype? Does the new version mean that you sacrifice all the bells and whistles? And beyond adding an extra word to its name, is AtomSphere Go the right move for your business?
Ready, set, go!
AtomSphere Go is a frictionless, purpose-built, self-service buying experience that encourages users to utilise its features as needed and only pay for what they use. In a first of its kind for iPaaS, AtomSphere Go offers a “pay as you go” subscription service starting from only USD$50 per month and is calculated based on what scale you require. As a bonus, AtomSphere Go also offers the first 90 days free, so you can get a sense of which scale works best for your business or if the product is right for you.
We asked our Principal Consultant and resident Boomi guru, Philip Durrant, what his thoughts are about the subscription-style format.
“With the introduction of AtomSphere Go, Boomi has removed any cost barrier from their platform,” he says. “With all the capabilities of the top low-code integration platform, no upfront costs, and a pay-as-you-go model, there’s no reason not to jump in and see why Boomi is leading the industry in integration.”
With this glowing feedback from Philip in mind, we decided to look at how AtomSphere Go compares to the original AtomSphere versions.
Out with the old, in with the new
Boomi’s proven AtomSphere platform is the foundation that ‘Go’ is based on – think of AtomSphere as a car, and AtomSphere Go is Uber. Both models are equally as beneficial, but depending on your usage and requirements, you may tend to lean towards one more than the other.
AtomSphere Go differs from other AtomSphere versions in that it allows for integration flexibility as your business grows. The scale ranges from smaller ‘starter’ integration needs to larger services that could suit more medium-sized businesses. Its tight focus on the cloud enables further efficiencies – setting up AtomSphere Go only takes three easy steps to move data instead of more the comprehensive planning required with a standard subscription.
Price, features – or both?
Though the flexibility of the platform and the price may make you question whether Boomi has had to sacrifice many of its features in AtomSphere Go, you may be surprised to learn that you will still have access to the full range of functions.
Like those using any of the other AtomSphere versions, customers using AtomSphere Go have access to well-loved features like Integration, Flow, API Management, Master Data Hub and B2B/EDI Management. Included in the monthly rate is access to Boomi’s Support features, particularly their training and certifications, as well as membership to the Boomiverse forums and community.
While AtomSphere Go sounds too good to be true, and you may be convinced that the subscription style service is the way forward, sometimes you just can’t beat the original. AtomSphere Go is designed from the ground up to be a full cloud-first iPaaS service, and as such doesn’t offer the same on-premises and hybrid execution options as the full AtomSphere platform.
Why not give it a go?
Regardless of which option you choose, you have the same low-code, high-productivity approach which has helped to make Boomi a leader in integration. AtomSphere Go is a brilliant and cost-effective solution for those wanting to trial Boomi integration before committing to a more permanent platform.
Whether you are interested in a more flexible plan or want a permanent integration platform, Boomi will continuously ensure that speed and productivity are always exhibited in all their products. It really comes down to your business’s requirements at the end of the day, and now Boomi can support whatever your requirements and consumption appetite may be.
We’re always happy to discuss with you whether Boomi is the right product for you in a no-obligations, strategic alignment meeting to ensure that you find the right fit for your business.
Co-authored by Amrisha Sumeran & Philip Durrant.
