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Sign in| Feature | Etlworks | AWS Glue |
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| Focus | ETL, ELT, CDC, data sync, data prep, API integration and management, workflow automation, B2B/EDI integration | Data sync, workflow automation |
| Price (Monthly) | $300–$4500+ | $500–$10000+ |
| Pricing Model | Fixed per tier | Consumption-based |
| Cost Transparency | High | Moderate |
| Sources | 260+ | 70+ |
| Destinations | Data warehouses, databases, SaaS apps, big data and NoSQL platforms, file storage systems, APIs, message brokers, IoT brokers, email systems | Data warehouses, data lakes, databases |
| ETL capabilities | ETL, ELT, Reverse ETL, processing by wildcard | ETL, ELT |
| Data Replication | Log-based CDC, Full, Incremental | Limited Log-based CDC, Full, Incremental |
| Data Streaming (queues) | Kafka, Events Hub, Kinesis, SQS, PubSub, ActiveMQ, RabbitMQ | Kafka and Kinesis |
| Data Streaming (IoT brokers) | MQTT brokers |  |
| Transformations | Drag-and-drop transformations, cleaning, normalization, restructuring, SQL/JavaScript/Python/XLS/Shell scripting, metadata-driven interactive mapping, lookups, enrichment, soft deletes | Cleansing, normalization, enrichment, Python/Scala scripts, interactive mapping |
| Advanced UI capabilities | Grid-based pipeline designer, drag and drop mapping, Explorer for visualizing and querying data | Canvas-based drag-and-drop pipeline designer, drag and drop mapping, drag and drop transformations, formula builder |
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| EDI Processing | Read and write X12, EDIFACT, HL7, FHIR, NCPD and VDA messages | |
| Nested Document Processing | Read, write, normalize and flatten: JSON, XML, Avro, Parquet | Read, write and flatten: JSON, XML, Avro, Parquet |
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| Scalability and Performance | Horizontal scaling and vertical scaling, Supports High Availability (HA), Handles Large Datasets | Automatic scaling with cloud infrastructure, Supports High Availability (HA), Handles Large Datasets |
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| Data Governance | Automated schema management, access control and encryption, metadata management and data lineage not supported | Metadata management via AWS Glue Data Catalog; supports data lineage through integration with AWS services |
| Data Quality Management | Data validation, data cleansing, filtering, deduplication, normalization, and enrichment, automatic schema evolution | Supports data quality rules to prevent ingestion of poor data into data lakes; includes validation and profiling via Data Catalog |
| Compliance | HIPAA, GDPR, DPA, SOC 2 Type II | GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2 compliant; leverages AWS compliance framework |
| Collaboration and Dev tools | RBAC, Multi-Tenancy, Version Control, Export and Import, Artifact Patching, Open API, AI Assistant | RBAC via AWS IAM, Multi-Tenancy, Open API, Export and Import, AI Assistant |
| Skill level | Low to Intermediate | Low to Intermediate |
| Purchase Process | Self-Service (free trial converts to paid self-service), Conversations with Sales is optional | Self-Service (no traditional free trial, limited free tier for Data Catalog) |
| Vendor lock-in | Monthly and Annual billing, no formal contract required | Monthly billing, no formal contract required |
Etlworks vs. AWS Glue
Integration Without Limits — Cloud, On-Premise, and Beyond
Side-by-side comparison
Serverless ETL Tools, One Open to Any Cloud
AWS Glue and Etlworks both provide powerful options for moving and transforming data. While Glue is optimized for ingestion and workflow automation within the AWS ecosystem, Etlworks is a complete integration platform — supporting ETL, ELT, CDC, API management, streaming, hybrid deployments, and much more, across any cloud or on-premise environment.
Difference
Why Etlworks Stands Out
Freedom from Cloud Lock-In
AWS Glue is a strong choice for AWS-native environments but locks you into the AWS ecosystem with no on-premise deployment options. Etlworks supports cloud, on-premise, and hybrid architectures — giving you the freedom to integrate data wherever it lives.
Predictable Pricing, No Surprise Bills
Glue’s consumption-based pricing can lead to unpredictable costs as your usage grows. Etlworks offers transparent, fixed-tier pricing starting at $300 per month, making it easy to budget and scale without worrying about variable billing surprises.
Complete Integration Beyond Ingestion
Glue focuses heavily on data ingestion and basic ETL within AWS services. Etlworks goes far beyond — delivering advanced ETL/ELT, reverse ETL, CDC, API integration, B2B/EDI workflows, real-time event streaming, and complex multi-source orchestration.
Broader Connectivity and Greater Flexibility
While Glue supports about 70 sources and targets, Etlworks connects natively to over 260 — including databases, SaaS apps, file systems, APIs, IoT brokers, and message queues. You can easily integrate diverse environments without being limited to cloud-native services.
A Complete Integration Platform, Not Just Another AWS Service
If your environment is 100% AWS, Glue might fit. But if you need broader reach, full integration flexibility, predictable pricing, hybrid deployments, and rich ETL/ELT/CDC capabilities beyond simple data ingestion, Etlworks is the smarter choice.