Fivetran

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How to Replace Fivetran

Overview

Fivetran is an automated data movement platform that enables organizations to extract and load data from 700+ sources to any destination with speed, reliability, and security. The platform powers real-time analytics, database replication, AI workflows, and cloud migrations for thousands of customers worldwide.

Features

40 features across 19 categories

Administration(2)

SCIM/User ProvisioningPremium

System for Cross-domain Identity Management for automated user provisioning

Unlimited Users

Add unlimited users to your Fivetran account on paid plans

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Smartsheet

Automation(1)

Automated Data Movement

Automatically extract and load data from any source to any destination

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Compliance(2)

Cloud Region SelectionPremium

On Business Critical plans, select specific cloud regions for strict data residency requirements

Data Residency OptionsPremium

Select preferred data processing locations including US, Canada, EU, UK, Australia, India, and Singapore

Also in: Insider CDP, Airtable, 1Password

Configuration(1)

Configurable Replication Scheduling

Set sync frequencies anywhere between real-time to once every 24 hours

Connectors(3)

700+ Pre-built Connectors

Move data from 700+ sources including SaaS applications, databases, ERPs, and files

Enterprise Database ConnectorsPremium

Specialized connectors for Oracle and High-Volume Agent (HVA) connectors

Partner-Built Solutions

Access library of connectors and destinations created by ecosystem partners

Data Activation(2)

Audience HubPremium

Self-service way to create, test, and optimize audience segments for activation

rETL - Reverse ETLPremium

Sync enriched data from data warehouse or lake back into business applications

Data Quality(2)

Automated Data Type Casting

Accurately cast data types using automated promotion and manual validation

Full Object Support

Comprehensive schema support ensuring all objects with analytical value are captured

Data Replication(6)

Database Replication

Move large volumes of data with low impact and low latency from cloud databases

Destination to Destination

Move data from one destination to another for migrations and continuity

File Replication

Centralize structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data from files

SaaS Replication

Automatically centralize data from hundreds of SaaS sources for better insights

SAP Replication

High-volume, low-impact SAP data replication for real-time access and analytics

Streaming ReplicationPremium

Ensure business-critical data is available for analytics with event streaming support

Data Transformation(3)

dbt Core Integration

Native integration with dbt for transformation orchestration

Quickstart Data Models

Easily transform data upon load into production-ready tables

Transformations

Seamlessly orchestrate data transformations including dbt Labs integration

Data Warehousing(1)

Managed Data Lake ServicePremium

Land standardized, governed data in your data lake using query-ready open table formats

Deployment(2)

Hybrid DeploymentPremium

Deploy Fivetran in your own secure environment without compromising ease-of-use or performance

Multi-Cloud Provider SupportPremium

Deploy across any cloud provider including GCP, AWS, and Azure

Extensibility(2)

Custom Connectors via Connector SDKPremium

Build custom connectors to connect any custom source using Fivetran's Connector SDK

REST API

Programmatically create pipelines and enable seamless development

Governance(1)

Governance

Regulate data with role-based access controls, metadata sharing and governance catalog integrations

Monitoring(1)

Application Logs

Audit all platform activity with comprehensive application logs and visibility

Onboarding(1)

Free Trial

14-day risk-free trial for testing connectors and platform features

Performance(3)

15-Minute Syncs

Automatic data syncing every 15 minutes on Standard plan

Data Deduplication

Minimize compute usage by deduplicating changes on Fivetran servers rather than destination

Real-Time SyncsPremium

Sync data in real-time (1-minute syncs on Enterprise plan)

Reliability(1)

Idempotent Data Pipelines

Ensure data integrity with pipelines that can safely restart from last successful state

Security(5)

Customer-Managed KeysPremium

Encryption using customer-managed keys for maximum data control

Private Networking OptionsPremium

Private networking options for sensitive data handling

Role-Based Access Control

Manage user permissions and data access with granular role-based controls

SSH Tunnels

Secure encryption for data transfer between sources and destinations

VPN TunnelsPremium

Virtual private network tunnels for enhanced security

Support(1)

Professional ServicesPremium

Expert guidance on architecture, implementation support, and early access to new features

Pricing

Free

Free
  • 500,000 monthly active rows (MAR) for connections
  • 3,500 monthly active rows (MAR) for activations
  • 5,000 monthly model runs (MMR) for transformations
  • Core platform functionality
  • 14-day free trial

Standard

Popular
Usage-based
  • Unlimited users
  • 15-minute syncs
  • 700+ fully managed connectors
  • 200+ fully managed activation destinations
  • dbt Core integration
  • Role-based access control
  • Fivetran REST API
  • SSH tunnels for encryption
  • Usage-based pricing with volume discounts

Enterprise

Custom
  • All Standard features
  • 1-minute syncs
  • Fivetran Activations' Audience Hub
  • Enterprise database connectors
  • Custom roles
  • VPN tunnels (annual contract only)
  • Multi-cloud provider support (GCP, AWS, Azure)
  • Hybrid deployment option
  • Greater platform flexibility

Business Critical

Custom
  • All Enterprise features
  • Customer-managed keys for encryption
  • PCI DSS Level 1 certification
  • Private networking options
  • Highest data protection and compliance
  • Support for sensitive and regulated data

Cost Calculator

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Build vs Buy

Should you build a Fivetran alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 40 features.

Buy Fivetran

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$36,000
Maintenance$540/mo
3-year total$55,440
Dev time~3 months

Buying Fivetran saves ~$55,440 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 40 features and a BuildScore of 4/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

54 known integrations

Adobe AnalyticsAmazon S3AsanaAshbyAzure DevOpsBigQueryBraintreeBrazeCensusCentraCockroachDBCoupaDatabricksDb2 for idbt LabsDeposcoDynamoDBElasticsearchFacebook AdsFlywheel DigitalGoogle AdsGoogle Analytics 4Google PlayHexHubSpotJama SoftwareMailchimpMaileonMariaDBMarketoMixpanelMongoDBMySQLNotionOptimizelyOracleOracle NetSuitePayPalPostgreSQLProsperStackQmaticQuickBooksQuorumSalesforceSAP ERPShopifySnowflakeSquareStripeVenminderWorkdayXeroZoho InventoryZuora