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Sign in| Feature | Etlworks | Matillion |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | ETL, ELT, CDC, data sync, data prep, API integration and management, workflow automation, B2B/EDI integration | ETL, ELT, CDC, data sync |
| Price (Monthly) | $300–$4500+ | $1500–$8000+ |
| Pricing Model | Fixed per tier | Credit-based |
| Cost Transparency | High | Moderate |
| Sources | 260+ | 100+ |
| Destinations | Data warehouses, databases, SaaS apps, big data and NoSQL platforms, file storage systems, APIs, message brokers, IoT brokers, email systems | Data warehouses |
| 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 | 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 | Cleaning, normalization, enrichment, SQL, Python, 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 | Automated schema management, metadata management and data lineage not supported |
| Data Quality Management | Data validation, data cleansing, filtering, deduplication, normalization, and enrichment, automatic schema evolution | Data cleansing, normalization, and enrichment |
| Compliance | HIPAA, GDPR, DPA, SOC 2 Type II | SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 27001, CCPA, CSA Star |
| 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 to Intermediate |
| 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. Matillion
From Data Loading to Full-Scale Integration — Without the Heavy Price Tag
Side-by-side comparison
Two Cloud-Native ETL Platforms, One Built for Flexibility
Matillion and Etlworks both offer ETL, ELT, and data replication capabilities. While Matillion started as a pure data loader and has gradually added more ETL functionality, Etlworks was designed from the beginning to be a complete, flexible integration platform — built to support the full range of modern data workflows, from cloud to on-premise environments.
Difference
Why Etlworks Stands Out
Full Integration, Not Just Loading
Matillion excels at loading data into cloud warehouses but still centers primarily around ELT. Etlworks provides true end-to-end integration: ETL, ELT, reverse ETL, log-based CDC, API management, B2B/EDI processing, real-time streaming, hybrid deployments, and much more — all in one platform.
Predictable Pricing, Lower Barrier to Entry
Matillion’s credit-based pricing can make it difficult to predict costs, especially as data volumes grow. Etlworks offers transparent, fixed-tier pricing starting at $300 per month — providing predictable budgeting and a much lower cost of entry without sacrificing functionality.
Deployment Flexibility: Cloud and On-Premise
Etlworks supports both cloud and on-premise deployments, allowing you to meet a variety of security, compliance, and architectural needs. Matillion is focused solely on cloud deployments, limiting flexibility for hybrid and private environments.
Broader Connectors and Workflow Capabilities
Etlworks connects to over 260 systems — including databases, SaaS apps, file storage, APIs, message brokers, and IoT platforms — enabling you to build complex workflows across cloud and on-premise systems. Matillion’s focus remains narrower, largely centered around cloud data warehouse use cases.
Complete Integration — Not Just Another Cloud Data Loader
While Matillion remains an excellent choice for cloud data loading, Etlworks offers a complete integration platform designed for today’s complex, hybrid data environments. Full ETL/ELT, streaming, API and EDI integration, flexible deployment, and predictable costs — everything you need to move faster and scale smarter.