Fivetran vs Matillion

Fivetran and Matillion side by side: price, connectors and features, and where each one is the better choice.

Fivetran logoFivetran
Connectors
700+
Fastest sync
1 min
G2 rating
4.2
Matillion logoMatillion
Connectors
150+
Fastest sync
1 min
G2 rating
4.3
Overview

Where each one is strong.
And where it falls short.

Fivetran logo

Fivetran

Fivetran is a well-established ELT tool focused on automating data ingestion through prebuilt connectors.

  • Large library of prebuilt connectors (700+)
  • Support for dbt-based transformations
  • Orchestration that schedules dbt and other tools
  • Log-based change data capture
  • Usage-based pricing can escalate quickly
  • Transformations require SQL and dbt expertise
  • Limited flexibility in Quickstart models
Matillion logo

Matillion

Matillion is a cloud-first ETL/ELT tool designed for building pipelines and transformations in platforms like Snowflake, BigQuery, and Redshift.

  • dbt integration
  • Large number of connectors
  • Hybrid deployment with the runner in your cloud (Scale plan)
  • Has both ELT and ETL capabilities
  • Usage-based pricing can spike
  • Higher learning curve for small teams
  • Requires upfront investment and implementation
Comparison

Fivetran vs Matillion.
Feature by feature.

Feature and pricing comparison between Fivetran and Matillion
CapabilityFivetran logoFivetranMatillion logoMatillion
Starting priceFrom ~$500/mo (usage-based)Credit-based, prices on request
Free tierIncludedNot offered
Connectors700+150+
Reverse ETLIncludedOutput components (e.g. Salesforce)
History tables (SCD)IncludedNot offered
AI and agentsREST API, MCP serverIncluded
CLINot offeredIncluded
Data lineageNot offeredIncluded
Version controlNot offeredIncluded
G2 rating4.24.3

Both include: data ingestion (ELT), full refresh, incremental, log-based CDC, transformations, dbt Core, dbt Cloud, MCP server, REST / OpenAPI, orchestration.

Where Weld fits

Comparing Fivetran and Matillion?

Weld does ingestion with 300+ connectors, and adds transformations, orchestration, lineage and reverse ETL in the same product, on a flat monthly tier from $99.