Feature | Etlworks | Celigo |
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Focus | ETL, ELT, CDC, data sync, data prep, API integration and management, workflow automation, B2B/EDI integration | ETL, ELT, Reverse ETL, CDC, data sync, API integration, workflow automation, B2B/EDI integration |
Price (Monthly) | $300–$4500+ | $0–$2500+ (Free plan; Standard: $600; Premium: $1200; Enterprise: $2500+) |
Pricing Model | Fixed per tier | Subscription-based, tiered by endpoints and flows |
Cost Transparency | High | Moderate |
Sources | 260+ | 200+ |
Destinations | Data warehouses, databases, SaaS apps, big data and NoSQL platforms, file storage systems, APIs, message brokers, IoT brokers, email systems | Data warehouses, databases, SaaS apps, file storage systems, APIs, cloud platforms |
ETL capabilities | ETL, ELT, Reverse ETL, processing by wildcard | ETL, ELT, Reverse ETL |
Data Replication | Log-based CDC, Full, Incremental | Log-based CDC, Full, Incremental |
Data Streaming (queues) | Kafka, Events Hub, Kinesis, SQS, PubSub, ActiveMQ, RabbitMQ | Not natively supported; possible via custom integrations |
Data Streaming (IoT brokers) | MQTT brokers | Not supported |
Transformations | Drag-and-drop transformations, cleaning, normalization, restructuring, SQL/JavaScript/Python/XLS/Shell scripting, metadata-driven interactive mapping, lookups, enrichment, soft deletes | Drag-and-drop rules, JavaScript for complex transformations, cleaning, normalization, automapping, filtering |
Advanced UI capabilities | Grid-based pipeline designer, drag and drop mapping, Explorer for visualizing and querying data | Flow Builder, drag-and-drop interface, real-time monitoring dashboard, automapping |
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EDI Processing | Read and write X12, EDIFACT, HL7, FHIR, NCPD and VDA messages | Read and write X12, EDIFACT via B2B Manager |
Nested Document Processing | Read, write, normalize and flatten: JSON, XML, Avro, Parquet | Read, write, normalize: JSON, XML |
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Scalability and Performance | Horizontal scaling and vertical scaling, Supports High Availability (HA), Handles Large Datasets | Horizontal scaling, 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 | Access control, encryption, limited metadata management, no native data lineage |
Data Quality Management | Data validation, data cleansing, filtering, deduplication, normalization, and enrichment, automatic schema evolution | Data validation, cleansing, filtering, normalization |
Compliance | HIPAA, GDPR, DPA, SOC 2 Type II | HIPAA, GDPR, SOC 2, ISO 27001 |
Collaboration and Dev tools | RBAC, Multi-Tenancy, Version Control, Export and Import, Artifact Patching, Open API, AI Assistant | RBAC, Version Control, Export and Import, Open API, Sandbox environment |
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 (30-day free trial), Sales for higher tiers |
Vendor lock-in | Monthly and Annual billing, no formal contract required | Monthly and Annual billing, no formal contract required |
Etlworks vs. Celigo
Enterprise Integration Beyond SaaS and API Automation
Comparing Two Platforms for API, ETL, and B2B Integration
Celigo promotes itself as a top SaaS integration platform with strong focus on API management and B2B/EDI workflows. Etlworks covers those areas too — and goes further, offering broader data movement, hybrid deployment, real-time streaming, advanced transformations, and predictable pricing without limits tied to endpoints, flows, or usage.
Why Etlworks Stands Out
Broader Platform Coverage Beyond SaaS
Celigo excels at SaaS-to-SaaS automation. Etlworks goes further — supporting SaaS, APIs, databases, big data, message brokers, IoT brokers, files, and on-premise systems within the same platform.
Full-Scale Transformations for Complex Workflows
While Celigo offers simple mappings and JavaScript rules, Etlworks supports complex transformations using SQL, Python, JavaScript, metadata-driven mapping, XLS scripting, and more — ideal for building enterprise-grade pipelines.
Predictable Pricing Without Endpoint Limits
Celigo’s pricing model ties to endpoints and flows, which can increase as projects scale. Etlworks offers fixed, transparent pricing — allowing unlimited connectors and workflows without unexpected fees.
Hybrid Deployment and Streaming Support
Etlworks supports real-time streaming, queue integration, IoT brokers, and hybrid cloud/on-premise architectures. Celigo mainly focuses on cloud app-to-cloud app integrations.
Beyond SaaS Automation — Enterprise-Ready Integration at Scale
Celigo is a strong choice for SaaS-focused, API-driven automation and B2B workflows. But if you need broader platform coverage, deeper transformations, flexible deployment options, and scalable pricing, Etlworks is the better choice.