Comparing Talend with Weld
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What is Talend
Talend's data integration tool, one piece of the broader Talend Data Fabric platform. Talend’s complete software is a robust data solution that goes beyond data integration to also encompass data quality management, data integrity and governance, application and API integration, and more.
With both ELT and ETL capabilities, Talend is a good option for those with on-premise data warehousing and/or a cloud-based data warehouse. Geared towards larger enterprises, the complete Talend product is generally best suited for seasoned experts and large, mature data teams.
"The tool is great but requires a lot of learning curve"
Pros
- Large number of connectors
- Robust feature set
- Lots of advanced features for larger enterprises and data teams
- Has both ELT and ETL capabilities
- On premise options
Cons
- Expensive for small businesses
- Steep learning curve for non-technical users
- Requires a large upfront investment and implementation
What is Weld
Weld is an ETL platform that combines ELT, data transformations, and reverse ETL in one powerful platform. Weld provides a simple, user-friendly interface and is well-suited for smaller data teams that require a modern, but also affordable solution for batch and close to real-time data integration.
"Weld is incredibly user-friendly. The graphical interface is intuitive, which makes it easy to build data workflows quickly and efficiently. Even with little experience in SQL and pipeline management, we found that Weld was straightforward and easy to use."
Pros
- Premium quality connectors and reliability
- User-friendly and easy to set up
- AI assistant
- The very competitive and easy-to-understand pricing model
- Reverse ETL option
- Lineage, orchestration, and workflow features
- Advanced transformation and SQL modeling capabilities
Cons
- A limited number of connectors
- Only works for Google BigQuery and Snowflake data warehouses
- Limited features for very advanced data teams
- No DBT integration
Summary of Talend vs Weld
| Talend | Weld | |
|---|---|---|
| Connectors | 100+ | 150+ |
| Price | Custom price | $99 / 2M Active Rows |
| Free tier | NO | NO |
| Location | US | DK |
| ELT | YES | YES |
| Rev-ELT | YES | YES |
| Transformations | YES | YES |
| AI Assistant | NO | YES |
| On-premise | YES | NO |
| G2 Rating | 4 | 4.8 |
