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Best ETL and ELT Tools in 2026

ETL and ELT tools help with data integration work. Use this list to compare software that fits your budget and workflow.

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    Airbyte Data Replication

    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    Airbyte combines configurable replication, connector options, and pipeline monitoring. Plan choice matters for sync frequency, and custom-priced tiers require contacting sales.

    7.7 Free plan · paid from $20/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
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    AWS Glue Schema Registry

    Free plan APIWeb

    AWS Glue Schema Registry provides shared schema handling and multiple evolution modes for streaming workflows.

    7.4 Free plan Visit site
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    Dataddo Data Activation

    Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

    Data Activation is aimed at moving curated warehouse data into operational apps, with configurable write modes and multiple ways to manage flows.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $99/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Estuary

    Free plan APILinuxMac+3

    Estuary combines several data integration methods with a large connector catalog and multiple deployment choices. The free tier has clear usage and connector limits, while paid plans start at $100/mo.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $100/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Fivetran Database Replication

    Free plan APILinuxMac+3

    Fivetran Database Replication provides several capture methods, configurable batch syncing, and managed or hybrid deployment.

    7.4 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud

    by Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud
    Free plan APIExtensionLinux+4

    IDMC combines data management services, connectors and AI features in a hybrid platform. The free offerings have different usage limits, and paid pricing depends on consumption.

    7.2 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Hevo Data

    Free plan APIWeb

    Hevo combines data movement, transformation, SQL modeling, and pipeline monitoring, with plans that set different event and user limits.

    7.0 Free plan · paid from $265/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Matillion Transform

    Free plan Self-hostedWeb

    Matillion Transform offers both visual and code-based approaches to data transformation, alongside collaboration and pipeline debugging features.

    6.9 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Azure Data Factory

    Free trial APISelf-hostedWeb+1

    Pick Azure Data Factory when hybrid deployment and mixed transformation are priorities. Its incremental loading, change data capture, and custom code transforms cover several listed workflow needs.

    6.5 Visit site
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    CData Sync

    Free trial APILinuxSelf-hosted+2

    Choose CData Sync if you need scheduled data replication with incremental loading, supported-source CDC, and SQL or dbt transformations.

    6.5 14-day trial Visit site
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    CloverDX

    Free trial APILinuxMac+3

    CloverDX combines pipeline design, orchestration, and data stewardship tools with self-hosted deployment options.

    6.4 Pricing on request · 45-day trial Visit site
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    SnapLogic

    by SnapLogic
    Free trial APILinuxMac+3

    Consider SnapLogic if its listed integration capabilities and hybrid deployment model fit your environment.

    5.9 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Meltano

    by Meltano
    Free plan
    5.8 Visit site
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    Rivery

    by Rivery
    Free plan
    5.6 Visit site
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    Integrate.io

    Paid Web

    Integrate.io combines several data integration functions in one cloud service, including orchestration, transformation, synchronization, and API management.

    5.2 From $1,999/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Qlik Talend Cloud

    Paid Web

    Qlik Talend Cloud covers replication, pipeline management, transformation, and governance across four tiers. Buyers should request pricing and check which tier includes the capabilities they need.

    5.0 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Dynamics 365 Remote Assist

    by Microsoft
    Paid WindowsiPhoneAndroid
    4.6 Visit site
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    IBM DataStage

    Paid Web
    4.5 From $1.75 Visit site
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    Google Cloud Dataflow

    Paid Web

    Google Cloud Dataflow combines cloud deployment with mixed transformations and support for custom transforms, incremental loading, and change data capture.

    4.4 Visit site
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    Stitch

    Paid Web
    4.1 From $100/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Portable

    by Portable
    Paid
    3.8 Visit site
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    StreamSets

    by IBM
    Paid
    3.6 Visit site

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Questions

What does this list cover?

It covers software for ETL and ELT work, with options that use web, API, self-hosted, Windows, Linux, or macOS platforms.

Can I use a free plan?

A free plan is offered by items in this list. Check what the plan includes and when paid pricing applies.

Do these tools offer trials?

Trial periods listed here include 14, 30, and 45 days. Check the product terms before starting a trial.

Which tool is cheapest?

Pricing depends on the product and billing terms. Examples include Airbyte from $20 per month and Dataddo from $99 per month with annual billing.

Can I read or change the code?

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