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Best ETL Software in 2026

ETL software is used to move and transform data between sources and destinations. Compare source connectors and destination connectors with transformation mode, custom code transforms, and incremental loading to see how each option describes its data flows. Change data capture is another capability to weigh; deployment, free-plan availability, and “Paid from” pricing round out the comparison. Apache Beam, Apache NiFi, and Skyvia are among the options named here. Consider the systems you need to connect and the loading and transformation details relevant to your workflow.

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    Apache Beam

    Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3

    Apache Beam provides a common programming model for batch and streaming pipelines across several runners. The model is free, though the chosen runner and infrastructure can carry execution costs.

    9.3 Open source Visit site
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    Apache Hop

    Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3

    Apache Hop offers a broad set of pipeline and workflow components with multiple execution options.

    9.2 Free plan Visit site
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    Apache NiFi

    Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3

    NiFi combines visual flow management with provenance tracking, flow controls, and a range of documented integrations.

    9.2 Open source Visit site
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    Apache Spark

    Free plan APILinuxMac+2

    Apache Spark combines distributed analytics, SQL, machine learning and multiple deployment options in a free engine.

    7.6 Free plan Visit site
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    EasyMorph

    by EasyMorph
    Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb+1

    EasyMorph offers visual data workflows, broad listed integrations, and both Desktop and self-hosted Hub deployment.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $75/user/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Visit site
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    AWS Glue DataBrew

    Free plan APIWeb

    DataBrew brings visual preparation, profiling, lineage, and reusable transformations into a cloud service.

    7.3 From $0.48 Visit site
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    Google Cloud Data Fusion

    Free plan APIWeb

    Choose Google Cloud Data Fusion if visual pipeline design, lineage tracking, and Google Cloud integrations fit your data workflows.

    7.0 From $0.35 Visit site
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    Keboola

    Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

    Keboola combines data ingestion, orchestration, transformations, and governance, with a free tier and enterprise deployment options.

    7.0 Free plan Visit site
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    Skyvia

    by Skyvia
    Free plan APIWebWindows

    Skyvia offers data integration alongside automation, backup, query, and access tools, including a Windows gateway for local databases.

    6.8 Free plan Visit site
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    Matillion Data Productivity Cloud

    Free plan Web

    Choose Matillion if you need pipeline design options, data connectivity, and loading methods for AI or analytics data workflows.

    6.7 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.

    6.4 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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    Ab Initio Data Platform

    Paid APILinuxSelf-hosted+2

    Ab Initio combines data processing with cataloging, quality, and governance capabilities across varied deployment environments.

    6.1 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Jitterbit Harmony

    by Jitterbit Harmony
    Free trial APILinuxMac+3

    Jitterbit Harmony lists hybrid deployment, orchestration, transformation, and real-time sync among its capabilities.

    6.1 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Informatica Data Integration

    Free plan WebWindows
    6.0 Free plan Visit site
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    SAP Master Data Governance

    Free plan Web
    6.0 Free plan · pricing on request Visit site
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    FME Flow

    Paid APIiPhoneLinux+3

    Choose FME Flow if your team needs flexible workflow deployment, data integration, and automation, with unlimited web users and system connections in its subscription.

    5.8 Free plan Visit site
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    FME Form

    Paid LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1

    Choose FME Form if you need a self-hosted workflow authoring environment with workflow inspection, AI guidance, and broad integration options.

    5.8 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Oracle WebCenter Content

    by Oracle WebCenter Content
    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+4

    Choose WebCenter Content if your organization needs document capture, imaging, records controls, and security across transactional processes.

    5.5 Visit site
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    SAP Customer Data Platform

    by SAP Customer Data Platform
    Paid APIWeb

    Consider SAP Customer Data Platform if your organization needs permission-aware customer profiles, real-time segmentation and integrations across enterprise systems.

    5.1 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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    SQL Server Integration Services

    Paid APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    SSIS provides a broad package-based environment for enterprise integration, transformation, deployment, and management.

    5.0 Pricing on request Visit site
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    AWS Glue Data Catalog

    by Amazon Web Services
    Paid
    4.5 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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