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Rivery 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

  • Airbyte logo

    Best open source

    Airbyte

    Starting price: $20/month (cloud)

Common reasons people leave Rivery: credit-based pricing makes costs hard to estimate up front, and entry edition limited to two users and hourly syncs. We ranked 7 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Rivery, 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
3Keboola logoKeboolaFree plan + paid—NoWeb4 of 461.8
4Talend (Qlik Talend Cloud) logoTalend (Qlik Talend Cloud)Paid—NoWeb, Self-hosted4 of 459.4
5Matillion logoMatillionPaid—NoWeb6 of 657.5
6EsEstuaryFree plan + paid$0.50/GB + $100/mo per connectorNoWeb5 of 555.9
7Integrate.io logoIntegrate.ioPaid$1,999/monthNoWeb5 of 554.5
  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 Rivery

    Open-source connectors you can self-host, with a big community-built catalogue.

    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 Rivery 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 Rivery

    Larger catalogue of fully managed connectors and a free plan for low volumes.

    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 Rivery 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. Keboola logo

    3. Keboola

    Best for: Teams that want ingestion, storage and transformations in one data platform without stitching tools

    Free plan + paidWeb

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Rivery

    End-to-end data platform with 1,500+ sources and a free plan billed by compute minutes.

    Pros

    • Free plan with monthly compute minutes, no card needed
    • Includes a managed warehouse backend
    • SQL and Python transformations plus a visual flow builder
    • Very large connector catalogue

    Cons

    • Free plan projects run only in Azure EU and lack data sharing
    • Enterprise pricing is not published
    • All-in-one design is more than needed if you only want connectors
    Visit Keboola 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 Keboola a good Rivery alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    60 compute minutes/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026keboola.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Extra usage
    $0.14 per minute
    Checked Nov 8, 2026keboola.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Connectors
    1,500+ data sources
    Checked Nov 8, 2026keboola.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan hosting
    Azure, EU
    Checked Nov 8, 2026keboola.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Talend (Qlik Talend Cloud) logo

    4. 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

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Rivery

    Enterprise integration suite with data quality and governance tools for large companies.

    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 ×0.369
    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 Talend (Qlik Talend Cloud) a good Rivery 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)
  5. Matillion logo

    5. Matillion

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

    PaidWeb

    57.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Rivery

    Cloud ELT with a visual pipeline designer that pushes transformations down into Snowflake, Databricks or Redshift.

    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 ×0.363
    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 Matillion a good Rivery 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)
  6. Es

    6. Estuary

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

    Free plan + paidWeb

    55.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from Rivery

    Real-time CDC pipelines with streaming and batch in one tool, for lower-latency syncs than Rivery.

    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 ×0.357
    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 Estuary a good Rivery 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)
  7. Integrate.io logo

    7. Integrate.io

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

    PaidWeb

    54.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Rivery

    Low-code ETL and reverse ETL with fixed-fee pricing instead of credit-based usage billing.

    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 ×0.353
    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 Integrate.io a good Rivery 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)

The best Rivery alternative for…

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

Airbyte logo

Best Rivery alternative for most people

Airbyte

Open-source connectors you can self-host, with a big community-built catalogue.

Airbyte logo

Best Rivery alternative for a free option

Airbyte

Open-source connectors you can self-host, with a big community-built catalogue.

Fivetran logo

Best Rivery alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Fivetran

Larger catalogue of fully managed connectors and a free plan for low volumes.

Airbyte logo

Best Rivery alternative for open source

Airbyte

Open-source connectors you can self-host, with a big community-built catalogue.

Airbyte logo

Best Rivery alternative for self-hosting

Airbyte

Open-source connectors you can self-host, with a big community-built catalogue.

Keboola logo

Best Rivery alternative for working in the browser

Keboola

End-to-end data platform with 1,500+ sources and a free plan billed by compute minutes.

Rivery alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Rivery?

Airbyte ranks first right now. Open-source connectors you can self-host, with a big community-built catalogue. Fivetran and Keboola follow it in our ranking.

Rivery vs Airbyte: what's the difference?

Rivery is a paid product; Airbyte is free and open source. Verified prices: Rivery $0.90 per credit (Base), Airbyte $20/month (cloud). Airbyte is open source and Rivery is not. Both run on Web.

Is Rivery free?

Rivery is a paid product. Starting price: $0.90 per credit (Base). Checked on Rivery's own site, November 2026.

How much do Rivery alternatives cost?

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

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Rivery?

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

Why do people switch from Rivery?

The complaints we hear most: 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.

How is this list ranked?

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