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Matillion alternatives: 7 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

  • dbt logo

    Best open source

    dbt

    Starting price: $100 per user/month (Starter)

Common reasons people leave Matillion: no free plan, only a trial, and credit-based billing makes monthly cost hard to predict. We ranked 7 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Matillion, 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
3Integrate.io logoIntegrate.ioPaid$1,999/monthNoWeb5 of 561.8
4EsEstuaryFree plan + paid$0.50/GB + $100/mo per connectorNoWeb5 of 559.4
5dbt logodbtOpen source$100 per user/month (Starter)YesWeb, Windows, macOS +14 of 457.5
6Talend (Qlik Talend Cloud) logoTalend (Qlik Talend Cloud)Paid—NoWeb, Self-hosted4 of 455.9
7Informatica logoInformaticaPaid—NoWeb, Self-hosted4 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 Matillion

    Open-source and self-hostable, so you avoid credit billing and can build your own connectors.

    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 Matillion 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 Matillion

    Fully managed connectors with almost no setup, if you mainly need data loaded rather than transformed in a canvas.

    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 Matillion 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. Integrate.io logo

    3. Integrate.io

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

    PaidWeb

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Matillion

    Flat monthly fee with unlimited data, and Integrate.io offers migration help for Matillion users.

    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 ×0.377
    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 Integrate.io a good Matillion 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)
  4. Es

    4. Estuary

    Best for: Data teams needing low-latency database replication into a warehouse at a predictable per-GB price

    Free plan + paidWeb

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Matillion

    Real-time change data capture with simple per-GB pricing and a free tier to start.

    Pros

    • Log-based CDC with streaming or scheduled delivery per destination
    • Free tier with no credit card
    • Pricing per GB and per connector is easy to estimate
    • Stores captured data in your own bucket for replays

    Cons

    • 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
    Visit Estuary Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    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 Estuary a good Matillion alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    10 GB/month, 2 connectors
    Checked Nov 8, 2026estuary.dev(opens source in a new tab)
    Cloud pricing
    $0.50/GB + $100/mo per connector
    Checked Nov 8, 2026estuary.dev(opens source in a new tab)
    Connectors
    200+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026estuary.dev(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    30 days (Cloud plan)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026estuary.dev(opens source in a new tab)
    Bring your own cloud
    Enterprise plan
    Checked Nov 8, 2026estuary.dev(opens source in a new tab)
  5. dbt logo

    5. dbt

    Best for: Analytics engineers who want version-controlled, tested SQL models in their data warehouse

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux

    57.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Matillion

    Handles the transformation step as SQL code in your warehouse, for teams that prefer code over a canvas.

    Pros

    • Open-source core under Apache 2.0, usable without paying for the cloud platform
    • Models, tests and docs live in Git and go through normal code review
    • Works across the major warehouses and lakehouses
    • Large community and package ecosystem

    Cons

    • Only transforms data; you still need a separate tool to extract and load it
    • Team plan is priced per developer seat, which adds up for larger teams
    • Assumes comfort with SQL, Git and the command line
    Visit dbt 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 dbt a good Matillion alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    Apache 2.0
    Checked Nov 3, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    1 developer seat, 3,000 models/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026getdbt.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $100 per user/month (Starter)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026getdbt.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Owner
    Merged with Fivetran
    Checked Nov 8, 2026getdbt.com(opens source in a new tab)
  6. Talend (Qlik Talend Cloud) logo

    6. Talend (Qlik Talend Cloud)Acquired

    Best for: Enterprises that need integration, data quality and governance from one vendor, in cloud or on-premises

    PaidWeb, Self-hosted

    55.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from Matillion

    An established enterprise ETL suite with broad connectors and data quality tooling.

    Pros

    • Covers batch, real-time CDC, ETL, ELT and API integration in one platform
    • Built-in data quality, lineage and governance tools
    • Runs in the cloud, on-premises or hybrid

    Cons

    • No published prices; every plan goes through Qlik sales
    • Heavyweight for small teams that only need a few connectors
    • Product names and editions have shifted since the Qlik acquisition
    Visit Talend (Qlik Talend Cloud) 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 Talend (Qlik Talend Cloud) a good Matillion alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Owner
    Qlik
    Checked Nov 8, 2026talend.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Deployment
    Cloud, on-premises or hybrid
    Checked Nov 8, 2026talend.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integration patterns
    Batch, real-time, ETL, ELT and APIs
    Checked Nov 8, 2026talend.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Talend Data Fabric
    Still sold, cloud and on-premises
    Checked Nov 8, 2026talend.com(opens source in a new tab)
  7. Informatica logo

    7. InformaticaAcquired

    Best for: Large enterprises that need integration, data quality and master data management on one contract

    PaidWeb, Self-hosted

    54.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Matillion

    Enterprise-grade integration and governance for large companies with complex estates.

    Pros

    • Very broad suite: integration, quality, catalog, governance and MDM
    • One pool of IPUs can be spent across many cloud services
    • 300+ connectors, including older enterprise systems

    Cons

    • IPU consumption pricing is hard to estimate before you buy
    • Steep learning curve and usually needs specialists or consultants
    • Overkill for small teams loading a few SaaS sources
    Visit Informatica 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 Informatica a good Matillion alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Owner
    Salesforce
    Checked Nov 8, 2026informatica.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pricing model
    Consumption-based (IPUs)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026informatica.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    30 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026informatica.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Connectors
    300+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026informatica.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Matillion alternative for…

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

Airbyte logo

Best Matillion alternative for most people

Airbyte

Open-source and self-hostable, so you avoid credit billing and can build your own connectors.

dbt logo

Best Matillion alternative for a free option

dbt

Handles the transformation step as SQL code in your warehouse, for teams that prefer code over a canvas.

Fivetran logo

Best Matillion alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Fivetran

Fully managed connectors with almost no setup, if you mainly need data loaded rather than transformed in a canvas.

Airbyte logo

Best Matillion alternative for open source

Airbyte

Open-source and self-hostable, so you avoid credit billing and can build your own connectors.

Airbyte logo

Best Matillion alternative for self-hosting

Airbyte

Open-source and self-hostable, so you avoid credit billing and can build your own connectors.

dbt logo

Best Matillion alternative for Mac

dbt

Handles the transformation step as SQL code in your warehouse, for teams that prefer code over a canvas.

dbt logo

Best Matillion alternative for Windows

dbt

Handles the transformation step as SQL code in your warehouse, for teams that prefer code over a canvas.

dbt logo

Best Matillion alternative for Linux

dbt

Handles the transformation step as SQL code in your warehouse, for teams that prefer code over a canvas.

Integrate.io logo

Best Matillion alternative for working in the browser

Integrate.io

Flat monthly fee with unlimited data, and Integrate.io offers migration help for Matillion users.

Matillion alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Matillion?

Airbyte ranks first right now. Open-source and self-hostable, so you avoid credit billing and can build your own connectors. Fivetran and Integrate.io follow it in our ranking.

Matillion vs Airbyte: what's the difference?

Matillion is a paid product; Airbyte is free and open source. Airbyte is open source and Matillion is not. Both run on Web.

Is Matillion free?

Matillion is a paid product. Free trial: Yes; Pricing model: Consumption credits; Marketplace billing: AWS, Azure, Snowflake. Checked on Matillion's own site, November 2026.

How much do Matillion alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Matillion alternatives: Airbyte, $20/month (cloud); Fivetran, Usage-based; $5 monthly base charge per standard connection; Integrate.io, $1,999/month; Estuary, $0.50/GB + $100/mo per connector; dbt, $100 per user/month (Starter). 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 Matillion?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Matillion?

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

Which Matillion alternatives work on Linux?

dbt runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Matillion?

The complaints we hear most: 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.

How is this list ranked?

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