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Fivetran vs Toad Data Point comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 19, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
6.6
Fivetran offers significant time and cost-saving benefits, simplifying data integration and maintenance while reducing reliance on data engineers.
Sentiment score
6.4
Toad Data Point delivers significant ROI, exceeding 100% annually, by enhancing data accuracy and efficiency for BI teams.
Fivetran provides time savings, cost reductions, and improvements in data quality.
Team Lead Data Engineer at Data Pilot
It saves us the effort of having one to two data engineers managing the tasks that Fivetran handles.
Lead Data Engineer at Sensilab
If they contain duplicate counts or null records or improper data, those records would not be reliable.
Business Analyst at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Financially, I understand that teams often see a return on investment of one hundred percent plus annually from Toad Data Point through time savings and tool consultation;
Junior Data Analyst at Lumendata
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.0
Fivetran customer support is efficient yet sometimes slow, rated 7-9, with calls for improved critical issue communication.
Sentiment score
5.9
Toad Data Point's customer service is praised for responsiveness and efficacy, though lacks AI support and real-time debugging.
If they could provide support more quickly, that would be great.
Manager at InfoCepts
The technical support provided by Fivetran has generally been good, with a response time and competence that I would rate as good.
Lead Data Engineer at Sensilab
Customer support from Fivetran is quite good; it's really nice and responsive.
Team Lead Data Engineer at Data Pilot
The quality of their support is excellent, and the speed is very good, too.
They resolved my issue within a day which was specifically around licensing.
ERP Manager at a tech services company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Overall, the service is excellent.
Senior Oracle Database Administrator at ODB Training and Software Services LLP
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.1
Fivetran scales well for various businesses, accommodating data needs but can be costly and complex for smaller enterprises.
Sentiment score
6.7
Toad Data Point is scalable, efficiently connects databases, but Mac licensing is costly and large datasets may slow operations.
Fivetran's scalability has been tested effectively, and it has been working well for our organization's growing data needs.
Team Lead Data Engineer at Data Pilot
It does not scale well when considering the high cost of the Mac license.
ERP Manager at a tech services company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Some aspects, like scalability, could be improved to avoid writing different codes for each database.
Scalability has not been an issue because so far we have dumped about a billion records per year, and I do not see any issues as such.
Senior Data Scientist at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.0
Users generally express high satisfaction with Fivetran's stable reliability, despite occasional issues with API connections and custom setups.
Sentiment score
7.6
Toad Data Point is stable but may experience minor issues with Windows updates and lag during large data exports.
They have 99.9% accuracy on the data load and they maintain transparency.
Manager at InfoCepts
In my experience, Fivetran is stable with very few instances of downtime or reliability issues.
Team Lead Data Engineer at Data Pilot
During the duration of the time that we used Fivetran, it was highly stable.
Founder at a marketing services firm with 1-10 employees
I often feel instability locally because it is a heavy application, and I feel some slowness in the response of the user interface.
Senior Data Scientist at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
 

Room For Improvement

Fivetran needs improvements in connectors, real-time processing, user interface, pricing, support, documentation, and integration capabilities.
Toad Data Point needs UI modernization, performance optimization, better collaboration, AI features, tool integration, and reduced licensing costs.
From a cost perspective, if the number of connectors is lesser, then Fivetran is not the most cost-efficient option.
Founder at a marketing services firm with 1-10 employees
I want more flexibility during ingestion, specifically for transformations needed beforehand.
Team Lead Data Engineer at Data Pilot
Fivetran could improve by adapting more for technical users and by providing more options for such users.
Lead Data Engineer at Sensilab
Better data visualization tools, improved integrations with modern tools, and enhanced collaboration features such as shared query libraries and real-time collaborations would be beneficial.
Senior Oracle Database Administrator at ODB Training and Software Services LLP
Toad Data Point should include more features for utilizing AI, which can automatically perform many tasks.
The application is heavy on my local PC; however, if I connect to a remote server, I think it works better.
Senior Data Scientist at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
 

Setup Cost

Fivetran's pricing is high, favoring larger enterprises with discounts available; smaller companies may find it prohibitive.
Toad Data Point has competitive pricing, but Mac licenses cost more; security benefits influence purchasing based on budget and needs.
Our current yearly contract for Fivetran is approximately $70,000.
Lead Data Engineer at Sensilab
The Mac licenses are expensive, costing 1,600 dollars each.
ERP Manager at a tech services company with 5,001-10,000 employees
The pricing for Toad Data Point is where it gets into trouble.
The pricing is cost-effective; it is neither too cheap nor too expensive, it's a good value.
Senior Oracle Database Administrator at ODB Training and Software Services LLP
 

Valuable Features

Fivetran is valued for seamless data replication, user-friendly interface, scalability, and minimal coding, enabling efficient data handling.
Toad Data Point offers seamless data connectivity, automation, and AI analysis, enhancing productivity and simplifying data management tasks.
The most valuable feature of Fivetran is its built-in connectors for a wide range of data sources.
Lead Data Engineer at Sensilab
The real-time data replication is what I see best in the market where it reduces the overhead of customers needing to maintain the pipeline.
Manager at InfoCepts
The ability to seamlessly integrate with a large variety of data sources is valuable.
Founder at a marketing services firm with 1-10 employees
I am able to have cross-connection queries, blend and join data from multiple different databases in a single query, with data profiling, automation and scheduling, and export and reporting tools.
Junior Data Analyst at Lumendata
I utilize automations in my database with Ansible automations, performing automation data processing units and deployment, which has a positive impact, increasing efficiency and reducing human error, as well as saving time, thus improving productivity and scalability compared to human errors.
Senior Oracle Database Administrator at ODB Training and Software Services LLP
There is a feature called Toad Automation, which is a valuable tool.
 

Categories and Ranking

Fivetran
Ranking in Data Integration
14th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
29
Ranking in other categories
Data Replication (3rd), Cloud Data Integration (9th)
Toad Data Point
Ranking in Data Integration
21st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
Data Preparation Tools (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Data Integration category, the mindshare of Fivetran is 1.8%, down from 2.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Toad Data Point is 0.8%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Integration Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Fivetran1.8%
Toad Data Point0.8%
Other97.4%
Data Integration
 

Featured Reviews

Hafiz Usman - PeerSpot reviewer
Team Lead Data Engineer at Data Pilot
Has accelerated data integration workflows and supports seamless development of custom connectors
I've worked extensively with Fivetran, mainly used for extraction purposes, and I've worked with the transformation element in it as well. Fivetran not only has built-in connectors but also provides SDK connectors, allowing us to develop our own connectors in an easy manner. I don't have to write raw Python scripts or dumping scripts; it offers straightforward examples and guidelines, making it much simpler to develop custom connectors inside Fivetran. We've been able to develop many custom connectors as well, which is unique and beneficial for having everything centralized instead of having those connectors located elsewhere. One of the best features by Fivetran is its clean, simple, and intuitive UI. It includes a transformation section where I can deploy my DBT queries and scripts. It also supplies good tracking capabilities for billing estimates and user permissions, allowing for customization to the desired level. The number of connectors it has remains a standout feature, and within connectors, the options available are very helpful. Although it sometimes appears static due to its built-in nature, it offers good flexibility for data transformation and caching, which I appreciate because it saves us extensive script-writing time.
Sudunagunta Bhavya Lekha - PeerSpot reviewer
Junior Data Analyst at Lumendata
Drag-and-drop workflows have accelerated cross-database analysis and simplified daily reporting
I consider user interface modernization in Toad Data Point to be an area for improvement; it could be enhanced with a more modern, web-based look and smoother navigation, focusing on better UX and dashboard customization. Real-time collaboration could benefit from trying Git-style integration, which would strengthen team collaboration features. Performance with large data sets sometimes slows down our workflows, so implementing a better optimization engine specifically for big data workflows could enhance functionality, along with improvements in cloud-native deployment for better browser access. For the dashboarding feature, I believe Toad Data Point could improve by offering more interactive dashboards and advanced visualizations beyond the current basic charts and pivots. Implementing capabilities such as drill-down, interactive filters, and dynamic parameter selections would align more with BI-style interactivity. Visualizations compared to tools such as Microsoft Power BI or Tableau are quite limited, so enhancing this area with cloud-hosted interactive dashboards and seamless auto-refresh options would greatly improve user experience.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
11%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Healthcare Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
20%
Healthcare Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Construction Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise16
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business2
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise5
 

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...
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 ...
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...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Toad Data Point?
The pricing is cost-effective; it is neither too cheap nor too expensive, it's a good value.
What needs improvement with Toad Data Point?
Areas for improvement in Toad Data Point usage could include a better UI interface, building in AI assistance, and faster performance for large databases, especially since accessing a terabyte of d...
What is your primary use case for Toad Data Point?
My use case is mainly for business analysis, and I also use it for some parts of machine learning and AI, and in some cases, I use it for healthcare purposes.
 

Overview

 

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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