Fivetran vs Qlik Replicate comparison

Fivetran and Qlik are both solutions in the Data Integration category. Fivetran is ranked #12 with an average rating of 7.9, while Qlik is ranked #13 with an average rating of 8.1. Fivetran holds a 2.1% mindshare in DI, compared to Qlik’s 3.1% mindshare. Additionally, 88% of Fivetran users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Qlik users who would recommend it.

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 19, 2024

Qlik Replicate and Fivetran compete in the real-time data integration and managed data pipelines category. Based on the evaluation of features, areas of improvement, deployment options, customer service, and pricing, Qlik Replicate has the upper hand in minimizing data capture latency, while Fivetran excels in managing seamless data pipeline integration.

Features: Qlik Replicate offers real-time data integration driven by Change Data Capture (CDC) capabilities, extensive manipulation options, and an interface conducive to efficient data transformations. Fivetran provides streamlined integration and supports diverse connectors, efficiently integrating with transformation tools like DBT to enhance data transformations.

Room for Improvement: Qlik Replicate needs to enhance error logging capabilities, user interface intuitiveness, and support for multiple destinations. Improvements in support and pricing transparency are also needed. Fivetran should focus on enhancing observability in data pipelines, expanding connector support, and offering better customization options.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Qlik Replicate accommodates both cloud and on-premises deployments, making it suitable for hybrid cloud architectures. Customer support reviews are mixed, with some users requesting faster response times. Fivetran is predominantly cloud-based, receiving praise for seamless public cloud deployment but is critiqued for limited flexibility in customer service.

Pricing and ROI: Qlik Replicate’s core-based pricing is perceived as expensive but is advantageous for large-scale data management. Fivetran's usage-based model is considered high for large volumes but offers scalability benefits. Both solutions deliver significant ROI through automation and efficient data management.

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Categories and Ranking

Fivetran

Ranking in Data Integration

12th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Replication (3rd), Cloud Data Integration (8th)

Qlik Replicate

Ranking in Data Integration

13th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2025, in the Data Integration category, the mindshare of Fivetran is 2.1%, up from 1.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Qlik Replicate is 3.1%, up from 2.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Data Integration

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Erik Jones

Head of BI and Analytics at HyperScience

Solution reduces time-to-value; high ROI

Fivetran has room for improvement in data pipeline observability. The Fivetran logs are fairly basic, compared to, for example, the insight Fivetran gives into helping users understanding the performance of data pipelines. So I think their observability into the pipeline itself could be improved. In addition, Fivetran is in the very early stages of allowing other companies to access its metadata API, but that's something that could use improvement, and I know that they're working on right now. We use a separate tool for "reverse ETL", which is the opposite of what Fivetran does; it pushes data from your data warehouse back out to business applications. If Fivetran pulls data from those same applications, they should also enable users to push it back. I would love to do both ETL and reverse ETL in the same tool. It would be nice if Fivetran offered both their regular offering plus the reverse ETL option as well.

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KrishnaBaddam

Presales Manager at Artha Solutions

Lightweight tool, ensures that data is replicated across different systems and simplify complex tasks such as defining relationships

Qlik Compose is something that will automate user's overall data modernization. Here data modernization includes data modeling, ETL jobs, etc. But the advantage is users can automate the overall process of data engineering and data modeling through Qlik Compose. I think that's useful when users are able to manage 60% of the workload automated. That will be very useful. That's fantastic. Replicate does not have a great AI capability. AI capabilities are present in Qlik Sense. Qlik Replicate is a very light tool. It is only meant to capture data from the log files, get the data, and transfer it, read that table structure, create the table structure, and transfer the data whenever there is a change. So, it basically integrates with the kernel of the operating system. The way it works is that these replicate tools will integrate with the kernel of the operating system, and they will access the redo log files of the database. The redo log should have access to all the files of the structure of the schema, too. So, using that technique, they redo all the data structures, create a similar structure, and replicate the structure in the target schema, table, and database. After that is done, it will start tracing the instances that are happening. For example, if data is inserted into the table, then an insert is fired on the statement on the table. So, that particular insert is captured. And based on that insert statement, it will pull the SQL query and say, "Okay, there is an insert. I need to get that data." It will get the data from the redo log itself rather than going to a database. Then, it will just pass that transaction into the target system, where it will just insert the data. And this happens instantaneously, within a microsecond. So, if there is an insert, an update, or a delete, everything is transferred immediately. It is picked from the redo log because it comes to the redo log, and then the redo log sends it to Qlik Replicate and Replicate to the target system on which Replicate is installed.

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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"The most valuable feature of Fivetran is that it only synchronizes what needs to be synchronized."

"It is easy for users to get accustomed to the tool due to its gentle learning curve and clear error transparency."

"The ease of usability is the most valuable feature. It's very easy and quick to set up. It also has a central hub as opposed to GoldenGate which is one direct interface. For GoldenGate I would have needed three interfaces whereas with HVR I have a central interface that manages everything."

"The general data ingestion is valuable. It's used for a lot of data. It provides about 90% of the data we use in our data warehouse without needing data engineering."

"The solution is stable. We've never faced any stability issues."

"The product has some seamless connectors, which are readily available."

"Fivetran is remarkably easy to use; I haven't encountered any other data integration tool that is as user-friendly."

"SysTrack load is the best feature."

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"The most valuable features of Qlik Replicate are its CDC performance and trigger functions. CDC feature is important to the financial industry."

"It enables us to transform data at the latest stage rather than in ETL loads, so it's more ELT which is one of the advantages. It is also in near real-time, which brings significant advantage for our embedded analytics approach."

"It is only meant to capture data from the log files, get the data, and transfer it, read that table structure, create the table structure, and transfer the data whenever there is a change."

"A pretty good series of connectors is one of the best features of Qlik Replicate."

"The main valuable feature is its real-time change data capture (CDC) capabilities, which process data with minimal latency. There is not much delay. It also performs well with batch-wise data applications."

"The CDC and the flexibility to use QVD as a source are the most valuable features of Qlik Replicate."

"The cost is under control with this solution, unlike other services where it's not."

"Qlik Replicate's ability to correctly map and replicate data, especially when converting complex fields like packed decimal fields into integers, stands out."

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Cons

"More connectors are needed for exotic, popular, and rising star portals."

"The biggest area for improvement is in customization, particularly in how Fivetran socializes its tools."

"Fivetran would be improved by adding the ability to integrate the data from third-party APIs."

"It should have a few more monitoring functionalities."

"Fivetran should add more connectors because its competitors, like Airbyte, have more connectors."

"There was a random change to our contract in a unilateral manner after the first year. The overall cost of using Fivetran was then unclear and this is the reason I would not recommend this solution."

"The interface needs to be more user-friendly."

"Fivetran is very expensive for data sources with a lot of rows, such as email data. I would like to see cheaper pricing for data sources like that."

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"It's not possible to replicate the QVC files in data analytics."

"There is complexity involved in the licensing part of this system."

"This product could be improved by providing more insight regarding errors. One of our customers that uses Qlik Replicate has had an issue. We tried to debug it, but we could not trace the error message. The infrastructure site should give us more insight about errors. Qlik Replicate is not a business solution, it's an IT solution. The reporting tools and bug site should be improved."

"We would like to see more details in messages about errors with the system."

"Some features can also be overly dependent on each other. So, there is room for improvement."

"We'd like better connectivity."

"When you remote into it the Qlik Replicate UI a lot of times it just freezes. We set up the EC2, to allow them to go to the server and click on the Replicate icon, it just opens up and just sits there. At that point, we have to go into the EC2 and then reboot the server. This should be fixed, it is frustrating."

"Support-wise, this solution is in need of improvement."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is affordable."

"I can't give exact amounts because that's based on usage, but it's more expensive than some of its competitors."

"The pricing model is okay and mid to large companies will not have an issue with it."

"I've heard that the license for HVR is a bit costly compared to its competitors, but since it's reliable and efficient, I think the customer shouldn't be bothered about the cost."

"Fivetran is very expensive, and its database-driven pricing model is outdated."

"I don't have the exact information, but I know it is high, and it is on a yearly basis. There is no additional cost for what we're doing. We're always open to doing things cheaper, so we might potentially implement a different solution."

"When you have a lot of workflows and complex use cases, pricing goes down as you use it more."

"The product is reasonably expensive"

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"Qlik Replicate is not expensive, compared to GoldenGate."

"Unlike Azure, where you pay based on consumption, Qlik Replicate seems to charge per endpoint."

"Qlik Replicate is mainly suited for large companies. However, it is too costly for small businesses. Its pricing is high."

"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive, I rate Qlik Replicate's pricing a nine out of ten."

"Pricing for this solution is very reasonable."

"Overall, Qlik is an expensive solution. You need to pay for all additional features that you would like to use."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Educational Organization

26%

Computer Software Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

19%

Computer Software Company

11%

Insurance Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Company Size

By reviewers

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Midsize Enterprise

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Questions from the Community

What's the deal with the HVR software acquisition?

As a user of HVR Software I followed this deal closely. Fivetran is apparently trying to establish more in its sector and by buying an already established data replication software, they become som...

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Does HVR Software provide reliable insights?

I honestly can't think of another data replication software that can give you better statistics and insight than HVR Software. There's the feature for topology and statistics and both of them can ...

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How much traffic can HVR Software handle?

As someone who works at a company where a high volume of information is replicated and has tried several data replication softwares, I can tell you that you're looking at the right one. HVR Softwar...

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What do you like most about Qlik Replicate?

The main valuable feature is its real-time change data capture (CDC) capabilities, which process data with minimal latency. There is not much delay. It also performs well with batch-wise data appli...

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What needs improvement with Qlik Replicate?

There is complexity involved in the licensing part of this system. It is a core-based licensing, which, especially in the banking industry, results in the system capacity being utilized up to a max...

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What is your primary use case for Qlik Replicate?

An example involving the banking project I am currently working on is for a public sector bank in India. Primarily, they are using a database, and the ultra architecture is meant to take a backup o...

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Overview

Fivetran, the global leader in data movement, is trusted by companies like OpenAI, LVMH, Pfizer, Verizon and Spotify to centralize data from SaaS applications, databases, files, and other sources into cloud destinations, including data lakes. With high-performance pipelines, seamless interoperability, and enterprise-grade security, Fivetran empowers organizations to modernize their data infrastructure, power analytics and AI, ensure compliance, and achieve transformative business outcomes. Learn more at Fivetran.com

Fivetran

Qlik Replicate is a data replication solution for replicating data from one source database to another for business intelligence software. It offers data manipulation and transformations, replication without impacting source databases, and ease of use without needing ETL. The solution is stable and user-friendly, with detailed logging and support.

Qlik Replicate has improved the organization by allowing each team to replicate their data into a single-source data location. The most important feature of Qlik Replicate is its ability to replicate and update records without needing a programmer.

Qlik

Sample Customers

Autodesk, Condé Nast, JetBlue, Morgan Stanley, OpenAI, LVMH, Pfizer, Verizon, SpotifyNational Australia Bank, Saks, Cemex, Okta, Dropbox, Pitney Bowes, World Fuel Services,Lufthansa, AutoZone, ASICS, ASOS, Coupa, Databricks, Hermes, New Relic, Intercom,Canva, Honeywell, Square, DocuSign, Nandos, Oldcastle Infrastructure

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