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Sign in| Feature | Etlworks | Tray.io |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | ETL, ELT, CDC, data sync, data prep, API integration & management, workflow automation, B2B/EDI | API-first workflow automation, enterprise iPaaS, SaaS integrations |
| Price (Monthly) | $300–$4500+ | $600–$6000+ |
| Pricing Model | Fixed per tier | Usage-based + tiered |
| Cost Transparency | High | Low |
| Sources | 260+ | 600+ |
| Destinations | Data warehouses, databases, SaaS apps, big data platforms, files, APIs, message brokers, IoT | SaaS apps, APIs, cloud services |
| ETL capabilities | ETL, ELT, Reverse ETL | Limited ETL, no ELT |
| Data Replication | Log-based CDC, Full, Incremental | No CDC |
| Data Streaming (queues) | Kafka, Events Hub, Kinesis, SQS, PubSub, ActiveMQ, RabbitMQ | Kafka, SQS, Service Bus |
| Data Streaming (IoT brokers) | MQTT brokers |  |
| Transformations | Drag-and-drop mapping, SQL, JavaScript, Python, enrichment, normalization | Basic mapping and formulas |
| Advanced UI capabilities | Grid designer, data explorer, interactive mapping | Visual workflow builder |
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| API Integration | |
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| EDI Processing | X12, EDIFACT, HL7, FHIR, NCPD, VDA | |
| Nested Document Processing | JSON, XML, Avro, Parquet | JSON |
| SaaS/PaaS | |
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| On-premise Deployment | |
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| On-premise Data Access | |
Limited |
| Scalability and Performance | Horizontal/vertical scaling, HA, large datasets | Scales for mid-volume workflows |
| Embeddable | |
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| Data Governance | Schema management, encryption, access control | |
| Data Quality | Validation, cleansing, normalization | Basic validation |
| Compliance | HIPAA, GDPR, DPA, SOC 2 Type II | SOC 2 |
| Collaboration and Dev tools | RBAC, Multi-Tenancy, Version Control, Export/Import | RBAC, versioning |
| Skill level | Low to Intermediate | Low to Intermediate |
| Purchase Process | Self-service optional | Sales required |
| Vendor lock-in | None | Contract required |
Etlworks vs. Tray.io
Enterprise-Grade Data Integration vs. API-First Automation
Side-by-side comparison
Two Modern Platforms, Built for Different Purposes
Etlworks is a full-scale ETL, ELT, CDC, streaming, and API integration platform that connects databases, warehouses, applications, and hybrid cloud environments. Tray.io is an API-first, low-code automation platform designed primarily for SaaS-to-SaaS workflows and enterprise process automation. Both platforms excel in API connectivity, but Etlworks provides broader data engineering capabilities, deeper transformations, and more predictable pricing.
Difference
Why Etlworks Stands Out
Purpose-Built for Data Engineering
Tray.io is optimized for SaaS automation and API-based workflows. Etlworks provides full-scale ETL, ELT, CDC, streaming, and enterprise data integration. You get real data engineering capabilities without stitching together multiple tools.
Predictable Pricing, No Usage Surprises
Tray.io’s usage-based pricing can become expensive as workflows scale. Etlworks offers tier-based pricing with no extra charges for pipeline runs, data volume, or workflow complexity — ideal for teams who want predictable costs.
Stronger Hybrid Integration
Etlworks includes a secure on-premise agent for connecting to databases, warehouses, and private networks. Tray.io is cloud-first and offers only limited hybrid support.
More Transformations, More Flexibility
While Tray.io supports basic mapping and formulas, Etlworks offers deep transformations, scripting in SQL/JavaScript/Python, metadata-driven mapping, and robust normalization tools — enabling complex pipelines with ease.
Built for Modern Integration at Any Scale
Tray.io is powerful for automating workflows across SaaS tools. Etlworks goes further — enabling enterprise-grade data engineering, CDC, streaming, hybrid-cloud integration, and API management, all within a unified platform. Build pipelines that scale and evolve with your business.