Rows vs Weld

Rows and Weld side by side: price, connectors and features, where each one is the better choice, and what Weld replaces.

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Rows logoRows
Connectors
—
Fastest sync
1 hour
G2 rating
—
weld logoWeld
Connectors
300+
Fastest sync
5 min
G2 rating
4.8

An animation of the migration. Your apps and databases sync through Rows while Weld's team maps every connector, then both run in parallel into your warehouse until the row counts match, and finally Rows is switched off while Weld keeps syncing and orchestrates the dbt run after each sync.

Verdict

Which one to choose.

Rows.com is a spreadsheet platform that integrates natively with hundreds of SaaS APIs, databases, and analytics tools. Weld puts ingestion, transformations, orchestration and reverse ETL in one product, with 300+ connectors built in house.

Choose Rows if

You only need managed ingestion into your warehouse, and already run transformations and activation elsewhere.

  • Native connectors to 500+ SaaS APIs and data sources
  • Automated ELT directly into the spreadsheet
  • Built-in charting, dashboards, and collaboration features
  • Supports JavaScript and Python formulas for flexible automation

Choose Weld if

You want ingestion, transformations, orchestration and reverse ETL in one product, on one bill.

  • Data lineage built in
  • A native AI agent, an MCP server and a full API
  • dbt Core and dbt Cloud, orchestrated alongside your syncs
  • 300+ in-house-built, high-quality connectors
What Weld replaces

2 tools to run.
Or one platform.

To cover what Weld does, a team running Rows adds another tool, each set up and monitored on its own.

Rows logo
Rows
Ingestion
Separate tool
Census or Hightouch
Reverse ETL
Separate tool
Weld
One product, one bill, from $99 a month
  • Ingestion
  • Transformations
  • Orchestration
  • Reverse ETL
  • Data lineage
  • AI agent and MCP server
Comparison

Rows vs Weld.
Where each one wins.

Feature and pricing comparison between Weld and Rows
Capabilityweld logoWeldRows logoRows
Starting priceFrom $99/mo, billed annuallyFree; Pro from $39/user/month
Free tierFree trialIncluded
Connectors300+Not offered
Reverse ETLIncludedNot offered
Fastest sync frequency5 min1 hour
Log-based CDCIncluded, Business add-on or EnterpriseNot offered
History tables (SCD)Included, from BusinessNot offered
dbt CoreIncludedNot offered
dbt CloudIncludedNot offered
AI and agentsNative AI agent, MCP server, Connect APINot offered
MCP serverIncluded, from PremiumNot offered
CLIIncludedNot offered
REST / OpenAPIIncludedNot offered
Data lineageIncludedNot offered
Version controlIncludedNot offered
G2 rating4.8Not offered
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Both include: data ingestion (ELT), full refresh, incremental, transformations, orchestration.

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Reviews

What teams say about Weld.
Before you decide on Rows.

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5

“Straightforward Pricing and Great Uptime Make Weld Excellent”

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5

“Easy to Use, Better Performance at a Better Cost”

Gabriel A.
Senior Data Analyst
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5

“Seamless ETL with Stellar Support”

Edward S.
Data Analyst
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4.5

“Easy Connector Setup and Great Value”

Lucas T.
Head of Finance
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5

“Powerful, Flexible, and Great Value – A Must-Have for Data Engineers”

Scott D.
Conversion Copywriter & Conversion Rate Optimiser
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

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Next steps

See whether Weld can replace Rows.

Every plan starts with a 14-day free trial. Connect a source and a warehouse, and your first sync runs the same day. If you would rather see it first, a data engineer will walk you through it on your own setup.

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