Side by side
Azure Data Factory vs Estuary
Both stand on etl and elt tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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. Look elsewhere if you require a free plan or a deployment model other than hybrid.
Visit Azure Data Factory 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.
Visit EstuaryThe facts
| Azure Data Factory | Estuary | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | No | No |
| Runs on | API, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | See the plans |
| Plans published | 4 | 8 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | azure.microsoft.com | estuary.dev |
| On etl and elt tools | #5 of 18 | #1 of 18 |
Azure Data Factory: what it does well
- Available through the web
- Uses hybrid deployment
- Provides mixed transformation mode
- Supports incremental loading
- Includes change data capture
What to know first
- Paid pricing model
- No free plan
- Hybrid deployment may not fit single-environment workflows
Estuary: what it does well
- More than 200 prebuilt connectors.
- Supports SQL, Python and TypeScript transformations.
- Offers public, private and BYOC deployment.
- Data is encrypted at rest and in transit.
- Includes a 30-day trial.
What to know first
- Free tier is limited to 10 GB monthly.
- Free tier allows up to two connector instances.
- Paid plans start at $100/mo.
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