About Fivetran
Fivetran is a managed data movement platform that copies data from business systems into a warehouse or data lake. It is built for teams that want reliable pipelines without maintaining the connectors themselves.
What it does
You choose a source, such as a SaaS app or a database, and a destination, such as a cloud warehouse. Fivetran keeps the data synced on a continuous schedule and handles the connector upkeep. Models and business metrics can then be defined in dbt so that analysts and tools use the same meaning for each number.
Key features
- Hundreds of managed connectors for apps and databases
- Continuous syncs into a warehouse or data lake
- Data modelling and tests through dbt
- Shared metric definitions with the dbt Semantic Layer
- Compliance certifications listed on its security page
Who it's for
Data engineers and analytics teams at mid sized companies and enterprises that run many data sources. It fits teams that prefer to buy a managed service rather than build and monitor their own ingestion code.
Pricing and good to know
Fivetran offers a way to start for free, and paid plans are based on usage. The platform runs in the cloud and sends data to the destination you choose. Usage-based costs can grow as volumes rise, so review the pricing details against your expected sync volume before you commit.
Highlights
- Managed connectors for SaaS apps and databases
- Continuous syncs into a warehouse or data lake
- Models and tests built with dbt
- Shared metric definitions for teams and tools
- Security certifications such as SOC 2 and GDPR listed
