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Dagster vs Fivetran HVR

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Dagster

Automation Integration

Data orchestration platform with asset lineage and AI-native observability

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Fivetran HVR logo

Fivetran HVR

Databases

Log-based change data capture for database replication and synchronization

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Dagster has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Dagster learning curve steeper than simpler task schedulers; Fivetran HVR pricing not published separately; part of Fivetran's usage model
  • They diverge on capability: Dagster covers Asset-centric orchestration, Fivetran HVR covers Log-based change capture.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dagster and Fivetran HVR actually diverge.

Attributes where Dagster and Fivetran HVR differ
AttributeDagsterFivetran HVR
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelFree open-source core plus paid cloud platformUsage-based, integrated with Fivetran billing
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsCloud, Self-hostedData Warehouse, Data Lake, Operational Databases
CategoryAutomation IntegrationDatabases
FoundedUnknown2012

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Dagster

  • Asset-centric orchestration
  • Lineage tracking
  • Data quality monitoring
  • Multi-tool integration
  • Branch deployments
  • Dagster+ AI
  • Hybrid deployment

Only in Fivetran HVR

  • Log-based change capture
  • Real-time replication
  • Schema evolution handling
  • Multi-table consistency
  • Zero-impact monitoring
  • Fivetran integration

What people use each for

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

Dagster

  • Orchestrating multi-stage data transformation pipelinesnot Fivetran HVR
  • Tracking data lineage across transformation toolsnot Fivetran HVR
  • Monitoring data quality and asset healthnot Fivetran HVR
  • Coordinating dbt and Snowflake workflowsnot Fivetran HVR

Fivetran HVR

  • Real-time database replication to data warehousesnot Dagster
  • Maintaining operational copies for analyticsnot Dagster
  • Disaster recovery and business continuitynot Dagster
  • Feeding AI systems with fresh governed datanot Dagster

Where each one falls short

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

Dagster

  • Learning curve steeper than simpler task schedulers
  • Asset-centric model requires redesigning existing task-based pipelines
  • Pricing complex with per-credit costs on top of base fee
  • Open-source version requires self-hosting infrastructure
  • Limited to data workflows; not suitable for general automation

Fivetran HVR

  • Pricing not published separately; part of Fivetran's usage model
  • Requires Fivetran relationship for implementation
  • Limited standalone documentation and community resources
  • May be overkill for simple batch replication needs
  • Competitive offerings provide more transparent per-connector pricing

Pricing, plan by plan

Dagster

Free
  • Open SourceFree
    • Self-hosted deployment
    • Full orchestration engine
    • Community support
  • Solo$10/month
    • 1 user and 1 code location
    • Pay-as-you-go credits at $0.040 per credit
    • 1 deployment
  • Starter$100/month
    • Up to 3 users and 5 code locations
    • Better credit rate at $0.035 per credit
    • 1 deployment
  • Pro$null/custom
    • Unlimited code locations and deployments
    • Custom serverless compute pricing
    • Personalized onboarding

Fivetran HVR

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Fivetran HVR review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Dagster if

  • You need asset-centric orchestration.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Cloud, Self-hosted.
  • You also want lineage tracking.
Dagster review

Choose Fivetran HVR if

  • You need log-based change capture.
  • You work on Data Warehouse, Data Lake, Operational Databases.
  • You also want real-time replication.
Fivetran HVR review

Questions people ask

Is Dagster or Fivetran HVR better?
Neither clearly leads. Dagster starts at Free and Fivetran HVR at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dagster or Fivetran HVR?
Dagster has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Dagster and On request for Fivetran HVR.
Does Dagster or Fivetran HVR run on more platforms?
Dagster runs on Cloud, Self-hosted. Fivetran HVR runs on Data Warehouse, Data Lake, Operational Databases.
Can I use Dagster for free?
Yes. Dagster has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Fivetran HVR starts at On request.
What is Dagster best used for?
Dagster is most often used for orchestrating multi-stage data transformation pipelines, tracking data lineage across transformation tools, monitoring data quality and asset health, coordinating dbt and snowflake workflows. Of those, orchestrating multi-stage data transformation pipelines and tracking data lineage across transformation tools are not what Fivetran HVR is typically brought in for.
What can Dagster do that Fivetran HVR cannot?
Dagster covers Asset-centric orchestration, Lineage tracking, Data quality monitoring, Multi-tool integration. Fivetran HVR covers Log-based change capture, Real-time replication, Schema evolution handling, Multi-table consistency.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Dagster: What does Solo plan at $10/month include?

Solo includes 1 user, 1 code location, 1 deployment, and serverless compute at $0.010/minute, with 30-day free trial.

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Fivetran HVR: What databases does Fivetran HVR support?

HVR supports major databases including Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and others that emit transaction logs.

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Dagster: How are credits calculated on Dagster+?

Each asset materialization and ops execution costs 1 credit. Solo plan charges $0.040 per credit; Starter reduces to $0.035 per credit.

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Fivetran HVR: Is HVR part of standard Fivetran pricing?

Yes, HVR is integrated into Fivetran's usage-based pricing model with standard per-row-synced and transformation costs.

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Dagster: Is Dagster open-source available for free?

Yes, Dagster open-source is free and includes the full orchestration engine for self-hosted deployment with community support.

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