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Free, usage-based

Open-source alternative to Fivetran with a large community connector catalog.

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Summary

Open-source alternative to Fivetran with a large community connector catalog. It's best suited to data engineering teams that want a proven, widely-adopted tool rather than an unproven newcomer. As with most tools in data warehouse & etl, it's worth comparing pricing tiers closely since the free/entry plan often caps out fast for growing teams.

Strengths

Ease of Use
85
Value
79
Features
82
Support
76

Pricing

Starter
Free
  • Core features
  • Community support
  • Limited usage
Pro
Free, usage-based
  • Everything in Starter
  • Priority support
  • Higher usage limits
  • Advanced features
Enterprise
Custom
  • Everything in Pro
  • Dedicated account manager
  • SSO & advanced security
  • Custom contracts

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