Matillion vs Integrate.io vs Skyvia

Matillion and Integrate.io both offer a data integration solution. Compare the features and benefits, data sources and destinations, and see which meets your needs. Look at the side-by-side comparison chart of the two data integration solutions.

Look at the side-by-side comparison chart

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About the Services

Matillion

Matillion is a unified data productivity platform for designing data pipelines. You can do ETL, ELT, Reverse ETL, or data replication with different Matillion services. Matillion has the Data Productivity Cloud, which includes the Data Loader, Designer, and Matillion ETL. It started in 2011 and has gained more than 1200 customers since then. Some of them are big-name companies like Cisco, Western Union, and more.

Matillion Data Loader extracts the data and loads it to a destination of choice, but no transformations are available. It works with a web-based wizard interface.

For a fully-featured ETL/ELT solution, you can use Matillion ETL or Matillion Data Productivity Cloud. Both of them use a drag-and-drop interface. The difference is in their setup and deployment. You deploy Matillion ETL in your chosen cloud provider and data platform. As for Matillion Data Productivity Cloud, Matillion itself hosts it, so you don't need a separate setup.

Matillion complies with industry-standard certifications for data privacy and security. You can check their Security Portal for details on certification on SOC 2, GDPR, and others.

Integrate.io

Integrate.io is a data integration platform that runs on the cloud. It launched in 2021. As a company, it started in 2012. And the tool merged with other data platforms. These platforms are FlyData, DreamFactory, Xplenty, and Intermix.io. It claims hundreds of customers from various sectors.

The platform enables low-code or no-code data pipelines. It covers ETL, ELT, reverse ETL, and API management scenarios. It connects hundreds of data sources and destinations with ready-made connectors. And it also provides a user-friendly drag-and-drop interface.

The way Integrate.io deals with customer data is secure and dependable. It generates self-hosted, secure REST APIs for data products. Custom automated alerts and data observability also guarantees data quality. It helps customers to unify their data for a single source of reporting insights.

Skyvia

Skyvia is a no-code cloud data integration platform for many data integration scenarios. It’s an all-rounder tool for ETL, ELT, Reverse ETL, data migration, one-way and bi-directional data sync, workflow automation, and more. Devart launched this fantastic product in 2014 for cloud data integration and backup.

Skyvia offers more than 180 ready-made data connectors. These are available for thousands of free users, including 2000+ paid customers. Big names like Hyundai and General Electric trust Skyvia to process their data. Its easy-to-use, drag-and-drop interface suits both IT professionals and business users. And don’t take our word for it. Listen to G2 reviewers about how easy it is to start and work with it. Data integration experts who used other tools can adapt with little to no help from support.

Skyvia has flexible pricing plans perfect for small startups and large enterprises. So, it makes it applicable to businesses of all sizes. Also, Skyvia’s freemium model allows users to start using it now and then decide if they need to upgrade later.

The safety of your data is also our prime concern. So, we hosted it in Microsoft Azure cloud, providing the best data security and privacy. It complies with a wide set of security standards, including SOC 2, ISO 27001, and many others.

MatillionIntegrate.ioSkyvia
FocusETL, ELT, Reverse ETL, data replicationETL, ELT, and Reverse ETL.Data ingestion, ELT, ETL, reverse ETL, data sync, workflow automation.
Skill levelNo-code, low-code solution.Low-code, no-code solutions.No-code wizard. Top-rated as one of the easiest ETL tools by G2.
Sources150+150+180+
DestinationsPopular services, warehouses, and databases.Supported data sources.Supported data sources, including databases, data warehouses, cloud apps and flat files.
Database replicationFull and incremental loading.Full and incremental loading using CDC. CDC is a separate pricing to ETL.Full table and incremental via change data capture.
Ability for customers to add new data sourcesYes, using wizard-driven custom connector framework.Yes, by request.Ye s, by request or using REST API connector.
G2 customer satisfaction4.3 out of 5
38 reviews
4.3 out of 5
180 reviews
4.8 out of 5
217 Reviews
Peer Insights satisfaction4.4
66 Ratings
4.5
6 Ratings
4.8
103 Ratings
Developer toolsMatillion ETL, Matillion Data Productivity Cloud Designer, Matillion ETL APIAPI programmatic accessibility for Enterprise plan only.REST connector for data sources that have REST API.
Advanced ETL capabilitiesRun Python scripts, dbt commands, and Databricks Notebook.Advanced database API features for Enterprise plans.Visual ETL data pipeline designer with data orchestration capabilities.
Compliance and security certificationsSOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 27001, CCPA, CSA StarISO 27001, Sarbanes-Oxley, PCI Level 1, SOC 1 / 2, SSAE 16/ISAE 3402, GDPR, HIPAA
Advanced security available for Professional and Enterprise plans only.
HIPAA, GDPR, PCI DSS.
ISO 27001 and SOC 2 (by Azure).
Purchase processRequires a conversation with sales.free trial and talk to sales.Self-service or sales.
Vendor lock-inAnnual subscription.Annual contracts.Monthly or annual contracts.
PricingConsumption-based pricing based on Matillion credits.
With 30-day free trial + 500 Matillion credits.
No free plan.
ETL/Reverse ETL: Starts at $15,000/year.
ELT/CDC: Starts at $199/month.
14-day free trial.
Volume-based and feature-based pricing. Freemium model allows to start with a free plan.

Connectors

Matillion

You can use 150+ pre-built connectors from Matillion. These includes connections to social media, ERP, CRM, relational databases, and more that can be used for loading to data warehouse. Matillion can also reverse ETL using 7 Output Components that includes Salesforce, Azure SQL, and AWS RDS.

They also let you create your own connectors using the wizard-driven custom connector framework. However, the availability of your own connector depends on your skills to do this.

Integrate.io

Integrate.io is a no-code data pipeline platform. It offers 150+ data connectors to unify your data from various sources. This includes databases, cloud services, analytics, advertising, and more. Some of the popular ones are Snowflake, Salesforce, and Netsuite.

With its API generation feature, you can create REST APIs for your data sources. Customers can do this in minutes, without writing any code. So, they can power their data products and applications in a secure and scalable platform.

For a non-existent data connector, you can request it to Integrate.io so they can make one for you.

Note that you can only have 2 connectors whatever ETL pricing plan you have. And pay extra if you need more. But for Professional plan, you can also use an unspecified number of on-premise connectors. And you can have unlimited REST API connections in the Enterprise plan.

But for ELT, you can use unlimited connectors.

Skyvia

Skyvia offers more than 180 connectors, and more to come very soon. It supports connectors for CRMs, accounting, email marketing, e-commerce, human resources, marketing automation, payment processing, product management, all major databases and DWH, flat files, and more. It’s also not a problem whether your data is on-premise or in the cloud.

You can access your on-premise data with peace of mind using the Skyvia Agent. It allows you to connect to databases like SQL Server, MySQL, and more using an encrypted connection. You need to download the Skyvia Agent and install it. Then, download a secured key file and place it in the same folder as the Agent. The Agent is like an unbreakable metal door, and you use the key file to open that door to your on-premise data. You can also set it up so that Skyvia can access only the resources you specify and nothing else.

Customers can also leave a request for a new data connector. And Skyvia will prioritize building it without additional payment.

Transformation

Matillion

Matillion has 40+ transformation components available for Matillion ETL and 30+ components available for Matillion Data Productivity Cloud Designer. Both products support running Python scripts and dbt commands for more complex transformations. It also has an Expression Editor for creating formulas or expressions in components.

You can place these components in the pipeline canvas using drag-and-drop. These components can do aggregating, pivoting, joining, and more. You can also use these components regardless of the target data warehouse. Scripting components are available for all pricing plans in Matillion ETL. But for Data Productivity Cloud it can be used only in the Enterprise plan.

Integrate.io

Integrate.io is a platform that handles data transformations in various ways. It depends on the needs and preferences of the customers. And these transformations are available whether it’s ETL, ELT, or reverse ETL. It also lets you preview data transformations in real time. So, you can see the impact of your changes and check the results.

Integrate.io makes it easy to transform your data. It offers a no-code drag-and-drop interface. It also provides over 220 data transformations, covering different scenarios and use cases. Additionally, you can track and receive alerts on data quality. This ensures you have reliable and accurate data.

Skyvia

Skyvia is a full-featured ETL service that allows powerful data transformations. It is a no-code solution allowing data splitting, conversion, lookups, and many more.

You can use the Skyvia Data Flow and Control Flow for advanced data pipelines. Transformations for these advanced pipelines are flexible. It supports extending your data with new columns, conditional flows, and summarized values. And all these you can do with parameters, variables, and more for flexibility without code.

Moreover, Skyvia has an Expression Builder to build formulas with many functions. With this, you can convert or extract parts of the data or form new values to suit your needs. And if you love coding in SQL, Skyvia can further extend your transformation needs. It supports multiple joins, groupings, CASE expressions, and more in SELECT queries. And you can also use DML commands like INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE.

Support

Matillion

Matillion customers always have access to technical documentation, Support Portal, and learning resources. This is regardless of their availed pricing plan.

The next level of support is Mission Critical and Mission Critical Plus. Both offer faster response, expert staff, and more. These support options are available for Advanced and Enterprise pricing tiers. Whether this is another payment on top of the pricing tiers is not clear on the Pricing page. So, you need to contact Sales for clarification.

Integrate.io

You can reach Integrate.io through email, chat, phone, and Zoom support. They also offer product documentation, webinars, whitepapers, and blogs for free. And they offer a tailored approach to supporting customers.

Integrate.io has different levels of support. The Starter plan includes 24/7 support using email, chat, Zoom, and phone support. You can also have a dedicated Solutions Engineer. Then, the professional plan includes Starter features plus a 99.5% uptime SLA. And finally, the enterprise plan offers premium support. This includes priority response and a dedicated Slack channel.

Customers who want to avail themselves of premium support can upgrade to the enterprise plan. Or, contact Integrate.io for a custom quote.

And note that you can have 30 days of tailored onboarding in the Starter plan. And the number of days increases as you upgrade to higher plans.

Skyvia

Skyvia offers free email, chat (on the website or in-app), and forum support for all customers. It also provides extensive documentation with lots of tutorials and user guides.

For paid customers, Skyvia offers a prioritized support including additional support options for Enterprise customers.

Pricing

Matillion

You can try Matillion for 30 days free and then choose between 3 pricing tiers where features and support level up. Matillion uses consumption-based pricing and a credit is the unit of measurement. The computation of credit consumption differs in Matillion ETL and Data Productivity Cloud, so check out their Pricing page or ask a Sales representative for more details.

Paid plans start at $2/credit for the Basic tier. Then, the cost increases if you go for the Advanced and Enterprise tiers.

Buying a Matillion plan is a 1-year contract with a Service Level Agreement. So, make sure to use the trial period before deciding if this is good for you. Note also that setting up Matillion ETL introduces separate pricing plans - one for the cloud provider (Azure, AWS, GCP) and another for the data platform (Snowflake, Redshift, etc.). And this does not include the technical expertise needed for the setup.

Integrate.io

Integrate.io offers three pricing plans For ETL and Reverse ETL. These are Starter, Professional, and Enterprise.

The Starter plan costs $15,000 per year. This plan includes 2 connectors, daily scheduling, and 24/7 support among others. The 2 connectors mean that in your data pipeline, you have 1 data source and 1 target at the most.

The Professional plan costs $25,000 per year. Everything in the Starter plan is here. Plus an hourly scheduling, on-premise connectors, and 99.5% SLA among others.

Customers can add more connectors for $2,000 per year per connector. This applies to both Start and Professional.

The Enterprise plan is a custom plan. It includes everything in the Professional plan. Plus 5-minute scheduling, unlimited REST API, and custom SLA among others. Customers can contact Integrate.io for a custom quote for this plan.

For ELT, the price starts at $199/month for 5 million rows and unlimited connectors.

They also offer a 14-day free trial to try out the product. No freemium plans for Integrate.io.

Skyvia

Skyvia Data Integration is a freemium tool with an option to request a 14-day trial. So, price is not a barrier to entry.

And when you’re ready, paid plans start from $19 per month. Pricing tiers depend on a few factors. It includes the number of loaded records, scheduling frequency, and advanced ETL features. There are no sale commitments. And customers can upgrade or downgrade at any time. Check out a detailed comparison here.

If you doubt the price is worth it, check out review sites like G2. Aside from ease of use, reasonable pricing is one of the things Skyvia customers like. So, you can be sure the features you get are worth every penny.