Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 1,415 AI responses · Shares cover the last 30 days · See how Parse measures this
ELT and Data Transformation Tools
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| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Recommended as the top managed, 'set and forget' ELT solution. | 66% | |
| 2 | Consistently recommended as the top open-source choice for flexibility and custom connectors. | 58% | |
| 3 | A strong gainer, praised for enterprise ELT and in-warehouse transformation capabilities. | 57% | |
| 4 | The undisputed leader for SQL-based data transformation, praised for solving 'black box' issues. | 38% | |
| 5 | The legacy enterprise leader for complex, high-governance, and hybrid data integration scenarios. | 32% | |
| 6 | A fast-rising option frequently cited for no-code, real-time data pipelines. | 29% | |
| 7 | 25% | ||
| 8 | 23% | ||
| 9 | Frequently cited as a simpler, lightweight tool for straightforward data replication. | 22% | |
| 10 | 20% | ||
| 11 | Noted for its low-code interface and compliance-first features for regulated industries. | 19% | |
| 12 | 16% | ||
| 13 | 14% | ||
| 14 | 8% | ||
| 15 | 6% | ||
| 16 | 6% | ||
| 17 | 6% | ||
| 18 | 6% | ||
| 19 | 5% | ||
| 20 | 5% | ||
| 21 | 5% | ||
| 22 | 5% | ||
| 23 | 4% | ||
| 24 | 4% | ||
| 25 | 4% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
fivetran.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 60% of analyzed answers.
“Cost being a general consideration” → “Explicitly noting its consumption-based pricing (MAR) can be expensive at scale”
While absolute mentions grew, its rank slipped from #2 to #3 as Matillion's mention rate grew faster.
Mention rate grew from 48% to 70% between Oct 2025 and Mar 2026, climbing from rank #3 to #2.
Mention rate more than doubled from 21% to 44% since Oct 2025, moving from rank #8 to #4.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73% | 66% | ||
| 60% | 53% | ||
| 68% | 32% | ||
| 60% | 33% | ||
| 48% | 32% |
The two models disagree most about Azure Data Factory (ChatGPT #21, Google #12) and Databricks Data Intelligence Platform (ChatGPT #9, Google #15).
Across 1,415 AI responses, Fivetran is mentioned most, named in 66% of them, followed by Airbyte (58%) and Matillion (57%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 1,415 AI responses to this market's buyer questions over the last 30 days. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is re-measured on the same 30-day window.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
Fivetran solidifies its position as the most recommended ELT tool by AI assistants, cited in 74% of recent responses. Meanwhile, strong gains from
Matillion, which jumped from #3 to #2, showcase a competitive and shifting landscape among the top providers.
What is the best modern ELT tool for moving data from various APIs to a data warehouse?
AI assistants consistently recommend Fivetran for managed ease-of-use and
Airbyte for open-source flexibility. Over time,
Matillion and have gained prominence, with Hevo often cited for real-time capabilities and for enterprise-grade transformations.
Fivetran and
are the top two recommendations due to their extensive connector libraries. is consistently highlighted for its fully managed service and hundreds of reliable connectors, while is praised for its even larger, open-source, and customizable connector ecosystem. Responses have become more specific over time, often including exact connector counts.
Fivetran and
Airbyte are the top two recommendations due to their extensive connector libraries.
Fivetran is consistently highlighted for its fully managed service and hundreds of reliable connectors, while
Airbyte is praised for its even larger, open-source, and customizable connector ecosystem. Responses have become more specific over time, often including exact connector counts.
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