# AWS Import/Export Snowball, Google Cloud Storage Transfer Service vs Fivetran Comparison

| | AWS Import/Export Snowball | Google Cloud Storage Transfer Service | Fivetran | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 29 | 17 | 795 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (42.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (56.3% of reviews) | Mid-Market (59.1% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | Free | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### AWS Import/Export Snowball

**Not enough data**

### Google Cloud Storage Transfer Service

Pros:
- Cloud Storage (1 reviews)
- Global Access (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Difficult Navigation (1 reviews)
- Not User-Friendly (1 reviews)

### Fivetran

Pros:
- Ease of Use (187 reviews)
- Easy Setup (74 reviews)

Cons:
- Sync Issues (60 reviews)
- Expensive (36 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | AWS Import/Export Snowball | Google Cloud Storage Transfer Service | Fivetran | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.7 (21 reviews) | 8.8 (14 reviews) | 8.6 (585 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.5 (21 reviews) | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 9.0 (593 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.8 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (374 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (327 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.5 (21 reviews) | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 8.5 (535 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (321 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.8 (21 reviews) | 9.2 (14 reviews) | 8.4 (531 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### AWS Import/Export Snowball

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Google Cloud Storage Transfer Service

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Fivetran

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Free Plan

Price: Free

Description: For individuals automating ELT for small volumes of data.

Key Features:
- Access Standard Plan features, free up to 500,000 monthly active rows (MAR)
- Commitment free: No credit card required

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/fivetran/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Data Extraction

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Import/Export Snowball** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Cloud Storage Transfer Service** | N/A | N/A |
| **Fivetran** | 8.0/10 | 176 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | AWS Import/Export Snowball | Google Cloud Storage Transfer Service | Fivetran | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Diverse Extraction Points** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (152 reviews) | 
| **Data Structuring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (145 reviews) | 
| **Consolidation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (129 reviews) | 
| **Data Cleaning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.1 (116 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Extraction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (138 reviews) | 
| **Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.4 (111 reviews) | 

#### Diverse Extraction Points

| Feature | AWS Import/Export Snowball | Google Cloud Storage Transfer Service | Fivetran | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Diverse Extraction Points** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (152 reviews) | 

### ETL Tools

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Import/Export Snowball** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Cloud Storage Transfer Service** | N/A | N/A |
| **Fivetran** | 8.4/10 | 219 |

#### Management

| Feature | AWS Import/Export Snowball | Google Cloud Storage Transfer Service | Fivetran | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (150 reviews) | 
| **Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (146 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | AWS Import/Export Snowball | Google Cloud Storage Transfer Service | Fivetran | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Extraction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (162 reviews) | 
| **Transformation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (171 reviews) | 
| **Loading** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (194 reviews) | 
| **Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (194 reviews) | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (188 reviews) | 

### Cloud Migration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Import/Export Snowball** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Cloud Storage Transfer Service** | N/A | N/A |
| **Fivetran** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | AWS Import/Export Snowball | Google Cloud Storage Transfer Service | Fivetran | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Migration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Variety** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts and Logging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Replication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | AWS Import/Export Snowball | Google Cloud Storage Transfer Service | Fivetran | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Backup and Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration Variety** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access and Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | AWS Import/Export Snowball | Google Cloud Storage Transfer Service | Fivetran | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Cloud Migration

| Feature | AWS Import/Export Snowball | Google Cloud Storage Transfer Service | Fivetran | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Data Replication

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Import/Export Snowball** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Cloud Storage Transfer Service** | N/A | N/A |
| **Fivetran** | 7.9/10 | 95 |

#### Management

| Feature | AWS Import/Export Snowball | Google Cloud Storage Transfer Service | Fivetran | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Real-Time Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (66 reviews) | 
| **Solution Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (59 reviews) | 
| **Infrastructure Compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (77 reviews) | 
| **Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (82 reviews) | 

#### Solution Provision

| Feature | AWS Import/Export Snowball | Google Cloud Storage Transfer Service | Fivetran | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **System Failover** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (55 reviews) | 
| **Pay by Usage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (71 reviews) | 
| **Service Provision** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (54 reviews) | 

### Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Import/Export Snowball** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Cloud Storage Transfer Service** | N/A | N/A |
| **Fivetran** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | AWS Import/Export Snowball | Google Cloud Storage Transfer Service | Fivetran | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Disaster Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Storage Formats** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduled Backups** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **On-Demand Restoration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting

| Feature | AWS Import/Export Snowball | Google Cloud Storage Transfer Service | Fivetran | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | AWS Import/Export Snowball | Google Cloud Storage Transfer Service | Fivetran | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security and Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deduplication ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to AWS Import/Export Snowball (2):** [ETL Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/etl-tools), [Cloud Migration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-migration)

**Unique to Google Cloud Storage Transfer Service (1):** [Cloud Migration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-migration)

**Unique to Fivetran (3):** [Data Replication Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-replication), [ETL Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/etl-tools), [Data Extraction Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-extraction-tools)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | AWS Import/Export Snowball | Google Cloud Storage Transfer Service | Fivetran | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 26.9% | 56.3% | 27.4% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 42.3% | 18.8% | 59.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 30.8% | 25.0% | 13.5% | 

### By Industry

#### AWS Import/Export Snowball

- **Computer Software:** 23.1%
- **Financial Services:** 15.4%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 11.5%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.8%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.8%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 3.8%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.8%
- **Investment Management:** 3.8%
- **Internet:** 3.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.8%
- **Other:** 23.1%

#### Google Cloud Storage Transfer Service

- **Entertainment:** 12.5%
- **E-Learning:** 12.5%
- **Education Management:** 12.5%
- **Banking:** 12.5%
- **Utilities:** 6.3%
- **Research:** 6.3%
- **Oil & Energy:** 6.3%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 6.3%
- **Higher Education:** 6.3%
- **Financial Services:** 6.3%
- **Other:** 12.5%

#### Fivetran

- **Computer Software:** 21.9%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 17.4%
- **Financial Services:** 8.6%
- **Retail:** 5.1%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.6%
- **Consumer Goods:** 2.3%
- **Insurance:** 2.3%
- **Education Management:** 2.1%
- **Internet:** 2.1%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 1.9%
- **Other:** 32.7%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to AWS Import/Export Snowball

- [HubSpot Data Hub](https://www.g2.com/products/hubspot-data-hub/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (576 reviews)
- [Agentforce 360 Platform (formerly Salesforce Platform)](https://www.g2.com/products/agentforce-360-platform-formerly-salesforce-platform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (4002 reviews)
- [Google Cloud BigQuery](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-bigquery/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1227 reviews)
- [Celigo](https://www.g2.com/products/celigo/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1052 reviews)
- [Domo](https://www.g2.com/products/domo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1005 reviews)
- [Supermetrics](https://www.g2.com/products/supermetrics/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (823 reviews)
- [Alteryx](https://www.g2.com/products/alteryx/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (810 reviews)
- [Databricks](https://www.g2.com/products/databricks/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (781 reviews)
- [Workato](https://www.g2.com/products/workato/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (755 reviews)
- [Singular](https://www.g2.com/products/singular/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (510 reviews)

### Alternatives to Google Cloud Storage Transfer Service

- [HubSpot Data Hub](https://www.g2.com/products/hubspot-data-hub/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (576 reviews)
- [Agentforce 360 Platform (formerly Salesforce Platform)](https://www.g2.com/products/agentforce-360-platform-formerly-salesforce-platform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (4002 reviews)
- [Skyvia](https://www.g2.com/products/skyvia/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (321 reviews)
- [Pentaho Data Integration](https://www.g2.com/products/pentaho-data-integration/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (17 reviews)
- [MigrationWiz](https://www.g2.com/products/migrationwiz/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (276 reviews)
- [IBM webMethods Hybrid Integration](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-webmethods-hybrid-integration-2025-12-05/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (272 reviews)
- [Cloudiway](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudiway/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (217 reviews)
- [Help Desk Migration Services](https://www.g2.com/products/help-desk-migration-services/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (183 reviews)
- [Prodly DevOps](https://www.g2.com/products/prodly-devops/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (181 reviews)
- [ShareGate](https://www.g2.com/products/sharegate/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (154 reviews)

### Alternatives to Fivetran

- [Skyvia](https://www.g2.com/products/skyvia/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (321 reviews)
- [Hevo Data](https://www.g2.com/products/hevo-data/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (280 reviews)
- [Boomi Data Integration](https://www.g2.com/products/boomi-data-integration/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (121 reviews)
- [Qlik Replicate](https://www.g2.com/products/qlik-replicate/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (110 reviews)
- [Workato](https://www.g2.com/products/workato/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (755 reviews)
- [Adverity](https://www.g2.com/products/adverity/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (268 reviews)
- [Integrate.io](https://www.g2.com/products/integrate-io/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (212 reviews)
- [AWS Glue](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-glue/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (202 reviews)
- [AWS Database Migration Service](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-database-migration-service/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (50 reviews)
- [Supermetrics](https://www.g2.com/products/supermetrics/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (823 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### AWS Import/Export Snowball

No discussions available for this product.

### Google Cloud Storage Transfer Service

No discussions available for this product.

### Fivetran

- Title: [Is Fivetran an ETL tool?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-fivetran-an-etl-tool) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Fivetran is actually an "ELT" tool. It Extracts, Loads, and then Transforms, keeping a copy of both the source data as well as the transformed data."
- Title: [What is Fivetran used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/fivetran-what-is-fivetran-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Data extraction from operational systems for us in reporting and analytical environments"
- Title: [How much does Fivetran cost?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-much-does-fivetran-cost) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Fivetran charges according to a concept called MAR, Monthly Active Rows. 1 MAR is good for 1000 unique rows. If a row is updated more than once in a given..."
- Title: [How else are you using Census?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-else-are-you-using-census) — 1 comment, 2 upvotes *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hey Nikolas, 

Would love other Census users to chime in, but there are lots of use cases our customers use us for :)

In fact, we recently revamped our..."
- Title: [How to sync data from Snowflake to Salesforce.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-to-sync-data-from-snowflake-to-salesforce) — 1 comment, 2 upvotes *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hey Shannel, 

Thanks for the question. Syncing data from Snowflake to Salesforce is really simple with Census.

Here is a video showing the end to end..."

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