Feature | Etlworks | Oracle Data Integrator |
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Focus | ETL, ELT, CDC, data sync, data prep, API integration and management, workflow automation, B2B/EDI integration | ELT, ETL, CDC, data sync, data warehousing, SOA-enabled data services, B2B integration |
Price (Monthly) | $300–$4500+ | $600–$30,000+ (Cloud Standard plan, best-case; on-premise licensing scales with users/processors) |
Pricing Model | Fixed per tier | Named User Plus or Per Processor (on-premise); subscription-based (cloud) |
Cost Transparency | High | Low (requires sales quote, complex licensing) |
Sources | 260+ | 100+ (databases, Hadoop, ERPs, CRMs, flat files, XML, JSON, etc.) |
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, big data platforms, flat files, APIs |
ETL capabilities | ETL, ELT, Reverse ETL, processing by wildcard | ELT, ETL, limited Reverse ETL |
Data Replication | Log-based CDC, Full, Incremental | Log-based CDC (via Oracle GoldenGate), Full, Incremental |
Data Streaming (queues) | Kafka, Events Hub, Kinesis, SQS, PubSub, ActiveMQ, RabbitMQ | Not natively supported; API-based event-driven integrations possible |
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 transformations, cleaning, normalization, SQL-based, Knowledge Modules, metadata-driven mapping, data quality firewall |
Advanced UI capabilities | Grid-based pipeline designer, drag and drop mapping, Explorer for visualizing and querying data | Graphical ODI Studio, drag-and-drop mapping, complex configuration interface |
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EDI Processing | Read and write X12, EDIFACT, HL7, FHIR, NCPD and VDA messages | Read and write X12, EDIFACT via Knowledge Modules |
Nested Document Processing | Read, write, normalize and flatten: JSON, XML, Avro, Parquet | Read, write, normalize: JSON, XML, Avro, Parquet |
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Scalability and Performance | Horizontal scaling and vertical scaling, Supports High Availability (HA), Handles Large Datasets | Horizontal and vertical 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 | Automated schema management, access control, encryption, metadata-driven lineage (with Oracle Enterprise Metadata Management) |
Data Quality Management | Data validation, data cleansing, filtering, deduplication, normalization, and enrichment, automatic schema evolution | Data validation, cleansing, filtering, profiling, normalization (via Oracle Enterprise Data Quality) |
Compliance | HIPAA, GDPR, DPA, SOC 2 Type II | HIPAA, GDPR, SOC 2 |
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, Knowledge Modules |
Skill level | Low to Intermediate | Intermediate to High |
Purchase Process | Self-Service (free trial converts to paid self-service), Conversations with Sales is optional | Sales-driven (no self-service, demo on request) |
Vendor lock-in | Monthly and Annual billing, no formal contract required | Annual licensing, moderate lock-in due to Oracle ecosystem |
Etlworks vs. Oracle Data Integrator
Modern ETL Without the Enterprise Overhead
Legacy Enterprise ETL vs. Modern All-in-One Platform
Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) and Etlworks both provide robust ETL and ELT capabilities, but they cater to very different teams and priorities. ODI is a legacy enterprise tool optimized for Oracle ecosystems, often requiring significant setup, infrastructure, and expertise. Etlworks is a modern, lightweight alternative designed for agility — offering end-to-end data integration, CDC, API and EDI support, and streaming in one platform with low-code interfaces and transparent pricing. Teams looking for fast onboarding, cloud-native flexibility, and broader use cases beyond Oracle will find Etlworks easier to adopt and scale.
Why Etlworks Stands Out
Fast Setup, Easy Maintenance
ODI often demands specialized skills, on-prem infrastructure, and Oracle-specific knowledge. Etlworks is cloud-native, intuitive, and requires no deep platform expertise — reducing onboarding from weeks to hours.
Broader Ecosystem Support
Etlworks connects to 260+ data sources and destinations across databases, SaaS apps, file systems, message queues, and IoT brokers — far beyond ODI’s Oracle-centric focus. You’re not locked into a single vendor ecosystem.
Built-In CDC and Streaming
With native support for log-based CDC and streaming platforms like Kafka, Kinesis, and MQTT, Etlworks simplifies real-time data movement — without the need for additional tools or licenses.
All-in-One Integration Platform
Etlworks goes beyond ETL and ELT, offering workflow automation, Reverse ETL, embedded EDI processing, API management, AI-assisted mapping, and version control — all built in, no external add-ons required.
A Lightweight, Powerful Alternative to ODI
While Oracle Data Integrator is a mature option for Oracle-centric enterprises, Etlworks offers a more modern, flexible approach — ideal for teams that need fast results, real-time pipelines, and integration across a diverse ecosystem. With a broader feature set, easier ramp-up, and no need for heavy infrastructure, Etlworks is built for today’s cloud-first data environments. Whether you’re integrating databases, APIs, files, or streaming data, Etlworks helps you move faster — without the enterprise burden.