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Free Matillion alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

4 of the 7 Matillion alternatives we track can be used for free (free, open source, or with a free plan). Airbyte, Fivetran and Estuary rank highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

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
3EsEstuaryFree plan + paid$0.50/GB + $100/mo per connectorNoWeb5 of 559.4
4dbt logodbtOpen source$100 per user/month (Starter)YesWeb, Windows, macOS +14 of 457.5
  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. Es

    3. 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)
  4. dbt logo

    4. 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)