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Estuary alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll data integration and ELT tools

Top picks

  • Airbyte logo

    Best overall

    Airbyte

    Starting price: $20/month (cloud)

  • Fivetran logo

    Best free option

    Fivetran

    Starting price: Usage-based; $5 monthly base charge per standard connection

  • Airbyte logo

    Best open source

    Airbyte

    Starting price: $20/month (cloud)

Common reasons people leave Estuary: connector fees add up quickly when you run many sources, and SSO and HIPAA BAA are Enterprise-only. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Estuary, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Airbyte currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Airbyte logoAirbyteOpen source$20/month (cloud)YesWeb, Self-hosted5 of 579.8
2Fivetran logoFivetranFree plan + paidUsage-based; $5 monthly base charge per standard connectionNoWeb6 of 668.8
3Matillion logoMatillionPaid—NoWeb6 of 661.8
4Integrate.io logoIntegrate.ioPaid$1,999/monthNoWeb5 of 557.5
5Stitch logoStitchPaid$100/month (Standard)NoWeb4 of 455.9
6Rivery logoRiveryPaid$0.90 per credit (Base)NoWeb4 of 454.5
  1. Airbyte logo

    1. AirbyteTop pick

    Best for: Data engineers who want open-source ELT they can self-host and extend with custom connectors

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    79.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Estuary

    Open-source and self-hostable, with a huge community connector catalog.

    Pros

    • Core engine is free to self-host with no row-based fees
    • Connector Builder and CDK make custom sources straightforward
    • Same pipelines can move between self-hosted and managed cloud

    Cons

    • Self-hosting means you handle upgrades, scaling and failed syncs
    • Community connectors vary in quality and maintenance
    • SSO and faster sync schedules are limited to higher paid plans
    Visit Airbyte Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Airbyte a good Estuary alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Self-hosting
    Free (Airbyte Core)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026airbyte.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $20/month (cloud)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026airbyte.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days, no credit card
    Checked Nov 8, 2026airbyte.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Connectors
    700+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026airbyte.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Nov 1, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Fivetran logo

    2. Fivetran

    Best for: Data teams that want hands-off, reliable connectors into a cloud warehouse and can pay for volume

    Free plan + paidWeb

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Estuary

    A larger connector library and fully hands-off management, if latency matters less than coverage.

    Pros

    • Large catalogue of fully managed connectors, including enterprise databases and SAP
    • Handles schema changes and retries without manual pipeline work
    • Free plan covers small workloads, and each new connection gets a trial

    Cons

    • Usage-based pricing by monthly active rows is hard to predict and gets expensive at scale
    • No self-hosted open-source edition; hybrid deployment is a paid option
    • Custom sources need extra work compared with tools that have a connector SDK
    Visit Fivetran Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Fivetran a good Estuary alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026fivetran.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days per new connection
    Checked Nov 8, 2026fivetran.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Connectors
    750+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026fivetran.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pricing model
    Usage-based (monthly active rows)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026fivetran.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    Usage-based; $5 monthly base charge per standard connection
    Checked Nov 8, 2026fivetran.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Annual contract discount
    Up to 22%
    Checked Nov 8, 2026fivetran.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Matillion logo

    3. Matillion

    Best for: Data teams on Snowflake, Databricks or BigQuery who want loading and transformation in one visual tool

    PaidWeb

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Estuary

    Adds a visual transformation and orchestration layer on top of loading data.

    Pros

    • Covers loading, transformation and orchestration in one product
    • Visual canvas with SQL and Python when you need code
    • Git built into projects for version control
    • Can be paid through AWS, Azure or Snowflake billing

    Cons

    • No free plan, only a trial
    • Credit-based billing makes monthly cost hard to predict
    • Custom SSO, lineage and hybrid deployment are limited to the top Scale edition
    Visit Matillion Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Matillion a good Estuary alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    Free trial
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026matillion.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pricing model
    Consumption credits
    Checked Nov 8, 2026matillion.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Editions
    Developer, Teams, Scale
    Checked Nov 8, 2026matillion.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Marketplace billing
    AWS, Azure, Snowflake
    Checked Nov 8, 2026matillion.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Founded
    2011, Manchester
    Checked Nov 8, 2026matillion.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Connectors
    150+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026matillion.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Integrate.io logo

    4. Integrate.io

    Best for: Mid-size teams wanting predictable, flat-fee pipelines with hands-on onboarding and support

    PaidWeb

    57.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Estuary

    A flat monthly fee with unlimited data volume, plus hands-on support from solution engineers.

    Pros

    • Flat fee with no limits on data volume or connectors
    • Covers ETL, CDC and reverse ETL in one product
    • 24/7 support and guided onboarding on every plan
    • Low-code designer usable by analysts

    Cons

    • High starting price for small or low-volume teams
    • No free plan, only a 14-day trial
    • Not open source and cannot be self-hosted
    Visit Integrate.io Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Integrate.io a good Estuary alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Starting price
    $1,999/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026integrate.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026integrate.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Connectors
    200+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026integrate.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Compliance
    SOC 2, HIPAA
    Checked Nov 8, 2026integrate.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Support
    24/7 on every plan
    Checked Nov 8, 2026integrate.io(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Stitch logo

    5. Stitch

    Best for: Small analytics teams that want simple, row-priced pipelines into a cloud warehouse

    PaidWeb

    55.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from Estuary

    Simple hosted ELT built on Singer taps, for batch syncs into a warehouse without managing CDC pipelines.

    Pros

    • Straightforward self-serve setup and published row-based pricing
    • Field-level selection and cron scheduling for each integration
    • SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 compliance on every plan

    Cons

    • Standard plan allows only one destination and ten standard sources
    • Enterprise sources and unlimited users need annual higher-tier plans
    • Fewer connectors and less active development than larger rivals
    Visit Stitch Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.357
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Stitch a good Estuary alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Starting price
    $100/month (Standard)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026stitchdata.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days, no card
    Checked Nov 8, 2026stitchdata.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Compliance
    SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001
    Checked Nov 8, 2026stitchdata.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Owner
    Qlik
    Checked Nov 8, 2026stitchdata.com(opens source in a new tab)
  6. Rivery logo

    6. Rivery

    Best for: Data teams wanting ingestion, transformation and orchestration in one managed ELT service

    PaidWeb

    54.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Estuary

    Managed ELT with CDC replication and built-in transformation workflows in one platform.

    Pros

    • Ingestion, transformation, orchestration and reverse ETL in one tool
    • No-code custom API connectors
    • Pay-as-you-go entry edition

    Cons

    • Credit-based pricing makes costs hard to estimate up front
    • Entry edition limited to two users and hourly syncs
    • Smaller connector catalogue than Fivetran or Airbyte
    Visit Rivery Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.353
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Rivery a good Estuary alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Starting price
    $0.90 per credit (Base)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026rivery.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Connectors
    200+ data sources
    Checked Nov 8, 2026rivery.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Reverse ETL
    Included
    Checked Nov 8, 2026rivery.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Entry edition users
    2
    Checked Nov 8, 2026rivery.io(opens source in a new tab)

The best Estuary alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Airbyte logo

Best Estuary alternative for most people

Airbyte

Open-source and self-hostable, with a huge community connector catalog.

Airbyte logo

Best Estuary alternative for a free option

Airbyte

Open-source and self-hostable, with a huge community connector catalog.

Fivetran logo

Best Estuary alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Fivetran

A larger connector library and fully hands-off management, if latency matters less than coverage.

Airbyte logo

Best Estuary alternative for open source

Airbyte

Open-source and self-hostable, with a huge community connector catalog.

Airbyte logo

Best Estuary alternative for self-hosting

Airbyte

Open-source and self-hostable, with a huge community connector catalog.

Matillion logo

Best Estuary alternative for working in the browser

Matillion

Adds a visual transformation and orchestration layer on top of loading data.

Estuary alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Estuary?

Airbyte ranks first right now. Open-source and self-hostable, with a huge community connector catalog. Fivetran and Matillion follow it in our ranking.

Estuary vs Airbyte: what's the difference?

Estuary is free with paid plans; Airbyte is free and open source. Verified prices: Estuary $0.50/GB + $100/mo per connector, Airbyte $20/month (cloud). Airbyte is open source and Estuary is not. Both run on Web.

Is Estuary free?

Estuary is free with paid plans. Free plan: 10 GB/month, 2 connectors; Cloud pricing: $0.50/GB + $100/mo per connector; Free trial: 30 days (Cloud plan). Checked on Estuary's own site, November 2026.

How much do Estuary alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Estuary alternatives: Airbyte, $20/month (cloud); Fivetran, Usage-based; $5 monthly base charge per standard connection; Integrate.io, $1,999/month; Stitch, $100/month (Standard); Rivery, $0.90 per credit (Base). Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to Estuary?

Yes. Airbyte (open source) and Fivetran (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Estuary?

Yes: Airbyte. Airbyte can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from Estuary?

The complaints we hear most: connector fees add up quickly when you run many sources; SSO and HIPAA BAA are Enterprise-only; fewer SaaS connectors than the largest ELT vendors.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Estuary, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.