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Weld vs Informatica Cloud vs Mozart Data

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Weld vs Informatica Cloud vs Mozart Data

FeatureWeldInformatica CloudMozart Data
Core Platform
Price
$79 / 5M Active Rows
Subscription-based (custom quotes); typically starts around ~$20k/year for core ETL usage
Starts around $1,000/mo (includes Snowflake + ETL up to ~250k MAR)
Free tier
No
No
Yes
Location
DK, (EU)
US
US
Connectors & Sync
Connectors
200+
200+
150+
Extract data (ETL)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sync to HubSpot, Salesforce, Klaviyo, Excel (reverse ETL)
Yes
No
No
Two-Way Sync
Yes
No
No
Transformations & AI
Transformations
Yes
Yes
Yes
AI Assistant
Yes
No
No
dbt Core Integration
Yes
No
Yes
dbt Cloud Integration
Yes
No
No
Governance & DevOps
Orchestration
Yes
Yes
Yes
Lineage
Yes
Yes
No
Version control
Yes
Yes
No
On-Premise
No
No
No
OpenAPI / Developer API
Yes
Yes
No
Integrations
Load to/from Excel
Yes
Yes (flat-file connectors)
Yes
Load to/from Google Sheets
Yes
Yes (Google Sheets connector)
Yes
Ratings
G2 rating
4.8
4.4
4.6

Overview

Weld in Short

Weld is a unified ELT and data activation platform that combines ingestion, modeling, transformations, orchestration, lineage, and reverse ETL in a single SaaS interface. With premium in-house–built connectors, an intuitive UI, and near real-time syncs, Weld enables both technical and non-technical users to create and manage data workflows efficiently. Weld also includes an AI assistant to support SQL modeling, generate transformations, and streamline repetitive tasks. Teams can ingest data from a wide range of sources—including marketing platforms, CRMs, databases, Google Sheets, Excel, and APIs—into their cloud data warehouse and activate it back into business tools.

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Pros

  • Lineage, orchestration, and workflow features included by default

  • Handles large datasets and near real-time data sync

  • ELT and reverse ETL in one platform

  • User-friendly interface with minimal setup required

  • Flat, predictable monthly pricing model

  • 200+ in-house–built, high-quality connectors

  • AI assistant for modeling and transformations

Cons

  • Some SQL knowledge is useful for advanced modeling

  • Optimized for cloud-warehouse workflows (Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, etc.)

  • Feature set is streamlined for modern ELT/activation use cases

Reviews & Quotes

A reviewer on G2 said:

What I like about Weld

Weld’s graphical interface is intuitive and easy to work with, even for teams with limited SQL experience. Its flexibility across sources—from databases to Google Sheets and APIs—made onboarding smooth, and performance across larger workloads was consistently strong. Support was responsive and helpful throughout our setup and ongoing use.

Overview

Informatica Cloud in Short

Informatica Intelligent Cloud Services (IICS) is a cloud-native integration platform (iPaaS) offering ETL/ELT, application integration, API management, and data quality capabilities in a unified SaaS environment. It provides hundreds of connectors for SaaS applications, cloud databases, and on-premises systems through Secure Agents. The platform supports both batch and real-time integrations, with a low-code visual designer, workflow orchestration, and monitoring dashboards.

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Pros

  • Hundreds of SaaS, cloud database, and on-prem connectors via Secure Agents.

  • Unified services: ETL/ELT, data quality, application integration, API management, and B2B/EDI.

  • Low-code, drag-and-drop mapping designer with templates for common integrations.

  • Hybrid integration support through Secure Agents for connecting cloud and on-prem systems.

Cons

  • Pricing can be difficult to estimate due to multiple components (connectors, environments, usage).

  • High-throughput workloads often require premium add-ons for optimized performance.

  • Learning curve for advanced features such as API Designer, Data Quality rules, and orchestration.

Reviews & Quotes

G2 reviews:

What I like about Informatica Cloud

Some standout aspects include a user-friendly interface, scalability with a cloud-native architecture, and strong automation and scheduling features.

What I dislike about Informatica Cloud

Informatica CDI is quite expensive compared to other cloud-based data integration tools, particularly for smaller organizations.

Overview

Mozart Data in Short

Mozart Data is a managed data stack platform that combines ETL connectors (via embedded partners such as Fivetran and Portable), a fully managed Snowflake data warehouse, and dbt-based transformations in a single subscription. It is designed to help teams set up a complete analytics stack quickly without requiring engineering resources.

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Pros

  • Managed Snowflake warehouse bundled with connectors and dbt transformations.

  • 150+ connectors (via Fivetran and Portable integrations) managed behind the scenes.

  • Very fast onboarding—stack can be operational in under an hour.

  • Hands-on customer support and onboarding assistance through Mozart Assist.

Cons

  • Pricing scales with both warehouse compute and Monthly Active Rows, which can become costly at larger volumes.

  • Limited flexibility for custom connector development—requests must be routed through the Mozart team.

  • Smaller ecosystem and fewer third-party learning resources compared to standalone tools.

Reviews & Quotes

Mozart Data Reviews (G2):

What I like about Mozart Data

Mozart Data provided a turnkey stack where Snowflake, connectors, and transformations were already configured. We were able to start building dashboards rapidly without DevOps work.

What I dislike about Mozart Data

Costs can increase with higher data volumes, and adding niche connectors typically requires requesting support from their team rather than configuring them directly.

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

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Ease of Use & Interface

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Weld’s interface is built for clarity and speed, enabling users with varying levels of technical experience to manage data pipelines and models efficiently. Its built-in lineage and orchestration tools provide transparency across workflows.

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The IICS web console provides a unified low-code interface for building mappings and tasks. Pre-built templates help accelerate onboarding, though data quality and advanced API features require additional learning.

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Mozart Data abstracts away infrastructure management entirely. Users select sources through a simple UI, and the platform configures Snowflake, connectors, and transformations automatically, reducing setup time for non-technical teams.

Pricing & Affordability

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Weld offers a simple and predictable pricing model starting at $79 for 5 million active rows. This flat, usage-transparent structure makes budgeting straightforward for small and medium-sized teams.

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Pricing follows a subscription model with fees for environments, connectors, and usage. While comprehensive for enterprise needs, smaller teams may find the entry price high.

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Mozart uses a bundled pricing model that starts around $1,000 per month for smaller workloads. It can be cost-effective for teams that value reduced operational overhead but may be more expensive for high-volume or highly custom requirements.

Feature Set

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Weld provides ELT ingestion, SQL-based transformations, reverse ETL activation, data lineage, orchestration, and workflow management in a single platform. Its AI assistant accelerates modeling and transformation tasks.

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Core features include ETL/ELT mappings, real-time and application integrations, API management, data quality and profiling, data masking, and B2B/EDI. Includes monitoring dashboards, alerts, and SLA management.

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The platform includes a managed Snowflake warehouse, automated ELT connectors via partners, dbt-based transformations, monitoring tools, and scheduling capabilities. It supports incremental loading and basic orchestration without additional infrastructure.

Flexibility & Customization

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Users can model data using SQL enhanced by Weld’s AI assistant, automate workflows, and build custom connectors to any API. This provides strong flexibility for teams that want to tailor integrations and transformations within one platform.

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Custom connectors can be created via REST or SOAP. Secure Agents allow hybrid integration with on-prem systems. Mapping Designer supports extensibility through Java or Groovy expressions.

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Mozart supports SQL and dbt for transformations but restricts more advanced customization. New connectors or unsupported APIs require submitting a request, and users cannot directly create custom connectors or deploy code-based logic inside the platform.

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