The closest alternatives to Talend on Lister are Fivetran, MuleSoft and Zapier, the companies that share the most rankings with it. Each is compared below on its stated best fit, starting price and Lister Score.
How to choose an alternative to Talend
Start from what you need it for. Where each fits best, as Lister records it:
- Fivetran: Teams wanting fully managed, out-of-the-box data pipelines
- MuleSoft: Enterprises pursuing API-first architectures and hybrid cloud integration
- Zapier: General business users and vast app integrations
- Informatica: Mid to large enterprises needing enterprise-grade data quality and compliance
- Workato: Large-scale enterprise automation
- Apache NiFi: DevOps teams and organisations prioritising control and cost-effectiveness
- Stitch: Developers seeking straightforward and fast data replication
- Jitterbit: Growing organisations seeking affordable low-code integration with ease of use
- Apache Airflow: Engineering teams needing custom workflow orchestration
- Make: Complex workflows and visual data routing
Closest to Talend by the rankings they share: Fivetran (2 rankings), MuleSoft (2 rankings) and Zapier (2 rankings).
Free to start, by their stated pricing: Apache NiFi and Apache Airflow.
Stated starting prices: Fivetran ($120 per month), MuleSoft ($1,500/month), Zapier ($19.99/month), Stitch ($100 per month) and Make ($9/month).
Custom or quote-based pricing: Informatica, Workato and Jitterbit.
Each Lister Score is the alternative's score on the ranking named in its row, so compare scores within one ranking rather than across rankings. How the score is made.
Each alternative in brief
01
Automated data integration
#1 in Top 10 ETL Tools: An automated data integration platform that uses zero-maintenance connectors to sync data from databases and applications into cloud data warehouses.
PROS- Zero maintenance connectors that adapt to schema changes
- Simple setup and intuitive user interface
CONS- Can become expensive at high data volumes
95.0
02
API-led connectivity platform for enterprise integration
#1 in Top 10 Integration Platforms: MuleSoft provides an enterprise-grade iPaaS with API management, integration, and connectivity capabilities. It combines integration platform services with comprehensive API lifecycle management, supporting complex hybrid and multi-cloud scenarios.
PROS- Best-in-class API management and reusable integration components
- Strong governance, monitoring and disaster recovery capabilities
CONS- Higher pricing compared to some open-source alternatives
- Salesforce integration bias may not suit non-Salesforce environments
95.0
03
Easy automation for everyone
#1 in Top 10 Workflow Automation Platforms: Zapier is a leading no-code automation platform connecting over 6,000 apps. Users create workflows called Zaps to trigger actions across integrated services without coding.
PROS- Massive library of pre-built app integrations
- Extremely user-friendly interface for beginners
CONS- Can become very expensive at scale
95.0
04
Cloud-native data management and integration for enterprises
#3 in Top 10 Data Integration Platforms: Informatica provides data integration, data quality, master data management and governance solutions. Its IICS (Intelligent Cloud Services) platform supports hybrid and multi-cloud deployments.
PROS- Advanced data quality, profiling and governance capabilities
- Mature platform with strong customer base and support ecosystem
CONS- Premium pricing makes entry difficult for mid-market organisations
- User interface complexity requires significant training investment
90.3
05
Workato enterprise automation platform
#3 in Top 10 Workflow Automation Platforms: Workato is an enterprise-grade integration and automation platform combining iPaaS and RPA capabilities. It serves large organisations requiring scalable, secure automation across complex systems.
PROS- Enterprise-grade security and compliance
- Collaborative workspace for both IT and business units
CONS- High cost unsuitable for small businesses
- Requires sales contact for pricing
90.3
06
Open-source data routing and transformation platform
#4 in Top 10 Data Integration Platforms: Apache NiFi is an open-source platform for automating data flow between systems. It provides web-based UI, guaranteed delivery and back pressure handling.
PROS- Completely free with no vendor lock-in or licensing costs
- Visual drag-and-drop interface makes pipeline design accessible
CONS- Requires technical expertise for complex configurations and tuning
- Limited built-in connectors compared to commercial platforms
88.0
07
Simple cloud data pipelines
#5 in Top 10 Data Integration Platforms: Stitch (part of Talend) focuses on lightweight data extraction and loading into data warehouses. It provides simple setup with pre-built connectors for SaaS and databases.
PROS- Transparent usage-based pricing model
- Quick implementation for standard SaaS sources
CONS- Limited built-in transformation capabilities
85.7
08
Low-code integration and automation for cloud and on-premises
#7 in Top 10 Integration Platforms: Jitterbit provides low-code integration capabilities with both cloud and on-premises components. It offers API management, integration, and citizen integrator capabilities through an accessible interface.
PROS- Competitive pricing and low-code approach suitable for mid-market
- Strong visual workflow builder and extensive template library
CONS- Smaller enterprise footprint compared to Informatica or MuleSoft
- Less depth in data quality and governance capabilities
81.0
09
Workflow orchestration platform
#2 in Top 10 ETL Tools: An open-source platform created by Airbnb to programmatically author, schedule, and monitor complex data pipelines and workflows.
PROS- Completely open source and highly extensible
- Strong community support and active ecosystem
CONS- Steep learning curve and high operational overhead
92.7
10
Design, build, and automate visually
#2 in Top 10 Workflow Automation Platforms: Make (formerly Integromat) is a visual automation platform offering scenario-based workflows. It combines no-code simplicity with advanced logic for complex process automation.
PROS- Powerful visual execution mapping
- Generous free tier and affordable entry pricing
CONS- Steeper learning curve than simpler alternatives
92.7