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Sign in| Feature | Etlworks | Fivetran |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | ETL, ELT, CDC, data sync, data prep, API integration and management, workflow automation, B2B/EDI integration | ELT, CDC, data sync |
| Price (Monthly) | $300–$4500+ | $1000–$10000+ |
| Pricing Model | Fixed per tier | Consumption-based |
| Cost Transparency | High | Low |
| Sources | 260+ | 700+ |
| 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 |
| ETL capabilities | ETL, ELT, Reverse ETL, processing by wildcard | ELT, limited ETL |
| Data Replication | Log-based CDC, Full, Incremental | Log-based CDC, Full, Incremental |
| Data Streaming (queues) | Kafka, Events Hub, Kinesis, SQS, PubSub, ActiveMQ, RabbitMQ | Kafka |
| 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 | Row-based conversions, schema normalization, SQL, dbt integration |
| Advanced UI capabilities | Grid-based pipeline designer, drag and drop mapping, Explorer for visualizing and querying data | Grid-based pipeline designer, automated mapping |
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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, normalize: JSON, XML |
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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 | Automated data governance with data lineage tracking (source to destination), column blocking, and hashing for PII security |
| Data Quality Management | Data validation, data cleansing, filtering, deduplication, normalization, and enrichment, automatic schema evolution | Basic validation through schema evolution and data type consistency |
| Compliance | HIPAA, GDPR, DPA, SOC 2 Type II | HIPAA, GDPR, SOC 2 Type II, Privacy Shield, ISO 27001, PCI DSS Level 1 |
| Collaboration and Dev tools | RBAC, Multi-Tenancy, Version Control, Export and Import, Artifact Patching, Open API, AI Assistant | RBAC, Open API, Export and Import |
| Skill level | Low to Intermediate | Low |
| Purchase Process | Self-Service (free trial converts to paid self-service), Conversations with Sales is optional | Self-Service free trial, Requires Conversations with Sales |
| Vendor lock-in | Monthly and Annual billing, no formal contract required | Annual billing, no formal contract required |
Etlworks vs. Fivetran
Complete Data Integration Beyond Data Sync
Side-by-side comparison
Two Powerful Data Sync Platforms — One Built for More
Etlworks and Fivetran are both highly capable tools for automated data synchronization and loading into modern cloud data warehouses. Both offer broad connector coverage and a focus on simplicity. However, Etlworks goes far beyond traditional data sync — offering full ETL, workflow automation, API integration, real-time streaming, and more.
Difference
Why Etlworks Stands Out
Full Integration Capabilities, Not Just Data Loading
While Fivetran specializes in moving data into cloud warehouses, Etlworks provides a full integration platform that covers ETL, ELT, reverse ETL, API management, B2B/EDI processing, and real-time data streaming — enabling much broader use cases from day one.
Connectivity and Simplicity, Without Limitations
Etlworks matches Fivetran in terms of broad connector coverage and user-friendly simplicity. But it doesn’t stop there — Etlworks also supports advanced transformations, automation, on-premise and hybrid deployments, and complex workflows that Fivetran simply isn’t designed to handle.
Transparent, Predictable Pricing
Etlworks offers fixed, predictable pricing starting at $300 per month, compared to Fivetran’s consumption-based model, which often leads to unpredictable costs as data volumes grow. With Etlworks, you control your costs and scale on your terms.
Fast Realization of Broader Value
While Fivetran works well for straightforward data replication, users often quickly discover its limits when business needs evolve. Etlworks provides the flexibility and power to continue building sophisticated data workflows without hitting a wall — delivering long-term value from the start.
More Than Data Sync — Real Integration, Real Flexibility
Both Etlworks and Fivetran are strong choices for cloud data movement. But Etlworks delivers a complete, modern integration platform that extends far beyond basic sync and load — with richer transformations, broader workflows, more deployment options, and more predictable costs.