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Celigo vs Fivetran

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Celigo

Automation Integration

The iPaaS platform for mid-market and enterprise

From
$400/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Fivetran logo

Fivetran

Automation Integration

The most trusted data movement platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Fivetran has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Celigo prices are not published on any of the three editions; Fivetran billed on monthly active rows, so the bill tracks how much source data changes rather than how much is stored or queried
  • They diverge on capability: Celigo covers App integration, Fivetran covers Automated data pipeline.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Celigo and Fivetran actually diverge.

Attributes where Celigo and Fivetran differ
AttributeCeligoFivetran
Starting price$400/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionusage-based
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, Cloud
Founded20082012

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Automation Integration).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Celigo

  • App integration
  • Process automation
  • Master data management
  • API management
  • Workflow builder
  • Error handling
  • Analytics
  • 800+ apps

Only in Fivetran

  • Automated data pipeline
  • Change Data Capture
  • Data transformation
  • Real-time sync
  • Monitoring
  • Data quality
  • Scheduling
  • Notifications

Both cover

  • SOC2
  • GDPR
  • HIPAA
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • Multiple language support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Celigo

  • Integrating NetSuite with ecommerce and CRM systemsnot Fivetran
  • Prebuilt integration templates between common business applicationsnot Fivetran
  • Building custom flows between internal systemsnot Fivetran
  • Governance and auditability over integrations on the higher editionsnot Fivetran

Fivetran

  • Managed data pipelines from SaaS sources into a warehousenot Celigo
  • Keeping a warehouse in sync with production databases without writing connectorsnot Celigo

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Celigo

  • Prices are not published on any of the three editions
  • Billed on endpoints and flows, so the cost is driven by how many systems you connect rather than by volume through them
  • API Builder, lookup caching and a sandbox all require the Professional edition
  • Single sign-on is optional on Standard and included from Professional up
  • Unlimited endpoints and the full governance features are Enterprise only

Fivetran

  • Billed on monthly active rows, so the bill tracks how much source data changes rather than how much is stored or queried
  • Each connection follows its own cost curve, so total spend is hard to predict before running a pipeline
  • The free plan allows 500,000 monthly active rows, 3,500 activation rows and 5,000 model runs
  • Transformations are metered separately, from $0.01 per model run above 5,000 down to $0.002 above 100,000
  • A schema change upstream that touches many rows raises the bill without any change on the customer's side

Pricing, plan by plan

Celigo

$400/month
  • Growth$400/month
    • 50 integrations
    • Basic support
  • Scale$1200/month
    • Unlimited integrations
    • Priority support
  • Enterprise$3000/month
    • Custom solutions
    • Dedicated support

Fivetran

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Limited connectors
    • Basic support
  • Standard$300/month
    • 500+ connectors
    • Priority support
  • Enterprise$1000/month
    • Custom connectors
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

Choose Celigo if

  • You need app integration.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want process automation.
Celigo review

Choose Fivetran if

  • You need automated data pipeline.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Cloud.
  • You also want change data capture.
Fivetran review

Questions people ask

Is Celigo or Fivetran better?
Neither clearly leads. Celigo starts at $400/month and Fivetran at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Celigo or Fivetran?
Fivetran has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $400/month for Celigo and Free for Fivetran.
Does Celigo or Fivetran run on more platforms?
Celigo runs on Web, Mobile. Fivetran runs on Web, Cloud.
Can I use Fivetran for free?
Yes. Fivetran has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Celigo starts at $400/month.
What is Celigo best used for?
Celigo is most often used for integrating netsuite with ecommerce and crm systems, prebuilt integration templates between common business applications, building custom flows between internal systems, governance and auditability over integrations on the higher editions. Of those, integrating netsuite with ecommerce and crm systems and prebuilt integration templates between common business applications are not what Fivetran is typically brought in for.
What can Celigo do that Fivetran cannot?
Celigo covers App integration, Process automation, Master data management, API management. Fivetran covers Automated data pipeline, Change Data Capture, Data transformation, Real-time sync. Both handle SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA, Cloud deployment.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Celigo: How much does Celigo cost?

Celigo pricing is not publicly disclosed; the vendor requires direct contact with sales to obtain pricing quotes based on your endpoint and workflow requirements.

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Fivetran: What does Fivetran's free plan include?

The free plan includes 500,000 monthly active rows for connections, 3,500 monthly active rows for activations, and 5,000 monthly model runs for transformations.

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Celigo: What is Celigo's pricing model?

Celigo uses a flat-rate subscription model based on endpoints and flows, not per-transaction costs; customers must contact sales for actual pricing for each tier.

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Fivetran: What is the trial period for Fivetran?

Fivetran offers a 14-day risk-free trial for new accounts. Each new connection also includes 14 days of free use, with trial extensions available by contacting support.

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Celigo: Is there a free trial for Celigo?

Yes, Celigo offers a 30-day free trial with unlimited access to the platform; no credit card is required to start the trial.

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Fivetran: How much do I save by paying annually instead of monthly?

Annual contracts save up to 22.6% compared to monthly pricing, with tiered discounts starting at 5% and increasing based on annual list price.

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Celigo: What are the Celigo pricing tiers?

Celigo offers Standard, Professional, and Enterprise editions; specific pricing for each is not published and requires sales contact, with Enterprise including unlimited endpoints and premium support.

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Fivetran: Can I cancel or modify my Fivetran subscription anytime?

Plans can be upgraded at any time. Connections can be added or removed at any time, and you can block tables or schemas to reduce usage. Downgrade or cancellation policies are not specified on the pricing page.

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Fivetran: What is the pricing for Fivetran transformations?

Transformations cost $0.01 per run for 5,001 to 30,000 monthly runs, with per-run costs declining as volume increases.

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