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Compare ETL and ELT Tools

ETL and ELT tools move and prepare data for use in other systems; compare where a tool runs and whether it offers an API, open-source code or a free tier.

The board’s signal score is out of 10. Its API, open-source and free-tier marks can help narrow choices, while platform availability and trial terms show what may fit your setup.

• 18 platforms
• 6 with a free tier
• Checked 24 Oct 2026

1. #PlatformSignalPlugs inPrice
2. 1
   II

   Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloudinformatica.com

   A data management cloud platform with a free plan and 30-day trial.

   6.7 APIOpenFree Free tier · from £26,550/yr
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3. 2
   E

   Estuaryestuary.dev

   A managed platform that combines data capture, batch and streaming flows, and app synchronization.

   6.7 APIOpenFree Free tier · $0.50 usage-based
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4. 3
   C

   CloverDXcloverdx.com

   A data integration platform for building and monitoring pipelines with visual tools or code.

   6.0 APIOpenFree —
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5. 4
   S

   SnapLogicsnaplogic.com

   A hybrid data integration platform with a free trial and pricing on request.

   6.0 APIOpenFree —
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6. 5
   AD

   Azure Data Factoryazure.microsoft.com

   A cloud service for building visual, code-free ETL and ELT data workflows.

   6.0 APIOpenFree From $0.10/mo
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7. 6
   HD

   Hevo Datahevodata.com

   A data movement platform for integrating, transforming, and loading data without custom pipelines.

   6.0 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $265/mo
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8. 7
   MT

   Matillion Transformmatillion.com

   A data transformation product with a visual, drag-and-drop pipeline designer.

   6.0 APIOpenFree Free tier
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9. 8
   CS

   CData Synccdata.com

   A data replication tool that moves data from over 250 sources to cloud and on-premises destinations.

   5.9 APIOpenFree From $7,999/yr
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10. 9
    SS

    SQL Server Integration Serviceslearn.microsoft.com

    A data integration tool that moves and cleans data between files and databases using graphical tools.

    5.3 APIOpenFree —
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11. 10
    M

    MeltanoMeltano

    A free, open-source data integration tool.

    5.0 APIOpenFree Free tier
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12. 11
    II

    Integrate.iointegrate.io

    A cloud service for data transformation, real-time sync, and workflow orchestration.

    4.7 APIOpenFree From $1,999/mo
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13. 12
    R

    RiveryRivery

    A data integration tool with a free plan; paid plan prices are available on request.

    4.6 APIOpenFree Free tier
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14. 13
    ID

    IBM DataStageibm.com

    A hybrid ETL and data integration service, with custom-code transforms and a managed IBM Cloud option.

    4.3 APIOpenFree From $1.75/mo
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15. 14
    S

    Stitchstitchdata.com

    A cloud data integration service with change data capture and custom sync schedules.

    4.3 APIOpenFree From $100/mo
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16. 15
    QT

    Qlik Talend Cloudqlik.com

    A hybrid cloud data integration service with hourly refreshes.

    4.1 APIOpenFree —
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17. 16
    GC

    Google Cloud Dataflowcloud.google.com

    A cloud data processing service with change capture and incremental loading.

    4.1 APIOpenFree —
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18. 17
    P

    PortablePortable

    A data integration tool.

    3.8 APIOpenFree —
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19. 18
    S

    StreamSetsIBM

    An IBM data integration product.

    3.8 APIOpenFree —
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How to choose

Which platforms does the tool need to run on?

Check the platform marks against your setup before comparing other details.

For example, Google Cloud Dataflow and IBM DataStage list web as a platform.

Can I try an ETL tool before paying?

Check whether a product offers a free plan or a time-limited trial; they are different ways to evaluate a paid tool.

CData Sync lists a 14-day trial, while CloverDX lists a 45-day trial. Estuary lists a free plan and a 30-day trial.

How should I compare ETL tool pricing?

Compare the stated pricing model and any listed starting price or trial terms.

Estuary lists paid plans from $100 per month, and Integrate.io lists pricing from $1,999 per month with a 14-day trial.

What should I check if I need open-source code?

Check the open-source mark and the product’s licence information if changing or reviewing code matters to your choice.

The board includes an open-source mark, so use that signal to compare products rather than assuming a product is open source.

Questions

What is the difference between ETL and ELT tools?

Both categories cover tools for moving and preparing data. Compare the platform, API and pricing details for the products you are considering.

Which ETL tools have a free plan?

Use the free-tier mark to find tools with a free plan. Estuary and Hevo Data are listed with free plans.

Can I get an ETL tool free trial?

Trial availability and duration vary. CData Sync lists a 14-day trial, and CloverDX lists a 45-day trial.

Which platforms do ETL tools support?

The platform options shown include web, API, self-hosted, Windows, Linux and macOS. Check a product’s platform marks for its listed availability.

How are ETL tools scored on this page?

The signal score is out of 10 and reflects published information on usage, public API, documentation depth, open-source code and a free tier.

Some top positions on this board can be paid placements, standing where they were sold. The facts on each platform are not for sale. How we rank · Disclosure