Airbyte
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How to Replace AirbyteOverview
Features
40 features across 13 categories
AI(3)
Pairs real-time direct connectors for fetch and write operations with replicated data in a context store, delivering faster discovery and search across every system
AI-powered assistance for configuring connections
Airbyte-managed object storage that makes key data fields instantly queryable by AI agents using natural language
Automation(1)
Schedule full-refresh, incremental, and log-based CDC replications. Support for cron scheduling with max sync frequency of 15 minutes on Pro plan
Compliance(2)
Support for GDPR and HIPAA compliance requirements
SOC 2 Type II certified for enterprise security compliance
Data Integration(6)
Log-based CDC replication for capturing incremental data changes
Select specific columns and data streams to replicate
Uses batch and CDC connectors to move data from operational systems into warehouses, lakes, and databases at scale
Explode nested API objects into separate tables or get serialized JSON
Filter rows based on conditions before syncing
Automatically propagate schema changes across pipelines
Data Transformation(2)
Transform your data via dbt with custom transformations right in the app
Map and transform field names between source and destination
Deployment(2)
Cloud deployment options with PrivateLink and multiple data region optionality
Deploy pipelines across multiple data regions for compliance and performance
Governance(1)
Comprehensive data governance features including audit logs and compliance tools
Integration(9)
Supports the largest number of connectors in the industry with 400+ out-of-the-box pre-built connectors that are open-source and easily customizable
Extensible API for programmatic access to platform functionality
Visual tool to build and customize connectors
Build custom connectors within 30 minutes using the Connector Development Kit (CDK). Connectors run as Docker containers so you can use the language of your choice
API for activating data and triggering actions
Add-on connectors for enterprise use cases
Native integration with popular orchestration tools
Python library for interacting with Airbyte
Infrastructure as Code support for managing Airbyte resources
Monitoring(4)
Log all errors in full detail to help understand issues. Modify and debug pipelines without waiting
Export metrics and observability data via OpenTelemetry
Monitor pipeline execution with real-time alerts and notifications
Store rejected records in object storage for troubleshooting
Organization(1)
Support for multiple isolated workspaces
Reliability(1)
99.9% availability backed by contractual SLAs and priority response times
Security(7)
Secure private connectivity to AWS resources
Secure private connectivity to Azure resources
Reference external secret management systems for secure credential storage
Encrypt and hash sensitive fields for data protection
Fine-grained RBAC for controlling user permissions
Enterprise-grade SSO for user authentication
User group management and SCIM provisioning for enterprise user management
Support(1)
24/7 support with named customer success managers and proactive monitoring
Pricing
Core
- ✓600+ connectors
- ✓Change Data Capture (CDC)
- ✓Schema Propagation
- ✓Column Selection
- ✓Max sync frequency <5 minutes
- ✓Cron Scheduling
- ✓Extensible API access
- ✓Terraform Provider
- ✓PyAirbyte
- ✓Integration with Airflow, Dagster, Prefect
- ✓Data Activation API
- ✓Field Name Mappings
- ✓Monitoring integrations
- ✓Community support
Standard
Popular- ✓600+ connectors
- ✓Fully managed cloud hosting
- ✓Volume-based pricing
- ✓Change Data Capture (CDC)
- ✓Schema Propagation
- ✓Column Selection
- ✓Max sync frequency 1 hour
- ✓Cron Scheduling
- ✓Extensible API access
- ✓Terraform Provider
- ✓PyAirbyte
- ✓Integration with Airflow, Dagster, Prefect
- ✓Data Activation API
- ✓Field Name Mappings
- ✓Monitoring integrations
- ✓Airbyte Support Portal
Plus
- ✓600+ connectors
- ✓Fully managed cloud hosting
- ✓Volume-based pricing
- ✓Change Data Capture (CDC)
- ✓Schema Propagation
- ✓Column Selection
- ✓Max sync frequency 1 hour
- ✓Cron Scheduling
- ✓Connector Builder
- ✓Connection AI Copilot
- ✓Enterprise Connectors (add-on)
- ✓Extensible API access
- ✓Terraform Provider
- ✓PyAirbyte
- ✓Integration with Airflow, Dagster, Prefect
- ✓Data Activation API
- ✓Field Name Mappings
- ✓Rejected Records in Object Storage
- ✓Multiple Workspaces
- ✓Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- ✓Accelerated Support
- ✓Annual billing
Pro
- ✓600+ connectors
- ✓Fully managed cloud hosting
- ✓Capacity-based pricing
- ✓Change Data Capture (CDC)
- ✓Schema Propagation
- ✓Column Selection
- ✓Max sync frequency 15 minutes
- ✓Cron Scheduling
- ✓Connector Builder
- ✓Connection AI Copilot
- ✓Enterprise Connectors (add-on)
- ✓Extensible API access
- ✓Terraform Provider
- ✓PyAirbyte
- ✓Integration with Airflow, Dagster, Prefect
- ✓Data Activation API
- ✓Field Name Mappings
- ✓Rejected Records in Object Storage
- ✓Single Sign-On (SSO)
- ✓Multiple Workspaces
- ✓Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- ✓Field Hashing & Encryption
- ✓Row Filtering
- ✓External Secret References
- ✓Multiple Data Regions
- ✓AWS PrivateLink
- ✓Azure Private Link
- ✓User groups & SCIM
- ✓OpenTelemetry metrics
- ✓Premium Support
Enterprise
- ✓All Pro features
- ✓Cloud deployment with PrivateLink
- ✓Multiple data region optionality
- ✓Advanced Security & Governance
- ✓SOC 2 Type II certification
- ✓GDPR and HIPAA support
- ✓Compliance-ready tools
- ✓Scalability & Performance for enterprise
- ✓Dedicated Support & Success
- ✓24/7 support with named customer success managers
- ✓Proactive monitoring
- ✓99.9% uptime SLA
- ✓Priority response times
Builder (Agent Engine)
- ✓5,000 tool calls/month
- ✓Context Store
- ✓AI Agent integration
Scale (Agent Engine)
Popular- ✓25,000 tool calls/month
- ✓Context Store
- ✓AI Agent integration
Custom (Agent Engine)
- ✓Unlimited tool calls
- ✓Context Store
- ✓AI Agent integration
- ✓Enterprise-grade solutions
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Integrations
8 known integrations