| Website | airbyte.com |
| Category | Data Integration / ELT |
| License | Elastic License 2.0 |
| Pricing | Free (self-hosted), Cloud from $100/mo |
Overview
Airbyte is an open-source data integration platform. 300+ connectors for ELT pipelines. Move data from any source to any destination.
Pros
- 300+ connectors
- ELT pipeline builder
- Custom connector SDK
- Self-hosted option
- CDC support
- dbt integration
Cons
- Elastic License (not true OSS)
- Cloud pricing scales quickly
- Some connectors unstable
- Resource-intensive
- Complex self-hosting
Verdict
Airbyte is the most comprehensive data integration platform for ELT. The 300+ connectors cover most data sources and destinations, the connector SDK lets you build custom ones, and the self-hosted option means your data stays in your infrastructure. For data teams building ELT pipelines, Airbyte provides the integration layer.