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Compare Census and Fivetran 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (62.7% of reviews)
Mid-Market (56.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 Destination
Free
Census
Star Rating
(339)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (62.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 Destination
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansFivetran
Star Rating
(447)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (56.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Fivetran excels in ease of use, with users highlighting its quick setup process and the ability to connect to various data sources effortlessly. Many appreciate the multiple pre-built connectors that simplify data integration and maintenance.
- Users say that Census shines in its ability to sync data back to external systems reliably, making it a strong choice for those needing to consolidate data from third-party tools into CRMs and other platforms. This capability is often noted as a standout feature.
- Reviewers mention that while both tools are user-friendly, Fivetran's automated pipelines and seamless handling of schema changes make it particularly appealing for users who prioritize efficiency in data integration processes.
- According to verified reviews, Census users appreciate its error detection capabilities, which enhance the reliability of data syncing. This feature is often highlighted as a unique advantage that sets it apart from other solutions.
- G2 reviewers indicate that Fivetran's strong community support and comprehensive documentation contribute to a smoother user experience, especially for those new to data integration, making it a solid choice for teams looking for robust support.
- Users note that while both products have their strengths, Fivetran's overall higher satisfaction ratings suggest a more favorable experience for users seeking a reliable ETL tool, particularly in terms of performance and user satisfaction.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Census
Free
Free
1 Destination
No credit card required to get started. $0, free forever.
- Unlimited free destinations: Slack, Google Sheets, Airtable, and more
- Unlimited 30-day trials of additional destinations
- Up to 2 active syncs per billable destination
Fivetran
Free Plan
Free
For individuals automating ELT for small volumes of data.
- Access Standard Plan features, free up to 500,000 monthly active rows (MAR)
- Commitment free: No credit card required
Free Trial
Census
Free Trial is available
Fivetran
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
257
8.4
322
Ease of Use
9.0
260
9.0
328
Ease of Setup
9.0
118
9.1
248
Ease of Admin
8.9
118
8.8
212
Quality of Support
9.2
228
8.0
301
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
116
8.3
208
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
241
7.7
285
Features by Category
Functionality
Not enough data
8.4
151
Not enough data
8.5
145
Not enough data
8.4
129
Not enough data
7.1
116
Not enough data
8.7
138
Not enough data
6.4
111
Diverse Extraction Points
Not enough data
8.4
151
Management
8.1
54
7.5
98
7.8
55
7.1
92
Functionality
Feature Not Available
8.9
122
8.7
62
7.7
110
9.0
74
8.9
119
9.2
74
8.9
116
8.7
72
8.5
115
Data Sourcing
8.9
39
Not enough data
9.0
40
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Intelligence
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.7
24
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
7.2
66
Not enough data
8.2
59
Not enough data
8.5
77
Not enough data
8.0
82
Solution Provision
Not enough data
7.3
55
Not enough data
8.3
71
Not enough data
7.6
54
Development
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
8.9
6
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Security
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Integration Options
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Deployment
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Management
9.3
41
Not enough data
9.0
35
Not enough data
9.1
41
Not enough data
9.2
39
Not enough data
Agentic AI - DataOps Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
8.1
34
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Monitoring and Management
8.4
35
Not enough data
8.6
36
Not enough data
Cloud Deployment
8.5
31
Not enough data
8.3
29
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.1
6
Not enough data
6.4
6
Not enough data
Data Management
7.9
69
Not enough data
7.4
59
Not enough data
8.4
67
Not enough data
8.7
84
Not enough data
7.7
65
Not enough data
Functionality
7.6
64
Not enough data
8.6
68
Not enough data
7.9
77
Not enough data
8.5
72
Not enough data
8.9
72
Not enough data
9.0
83
Not enough data
8.1
53
Not enough data
Security
8.4
62
Not enough data
8.3
53
Not enough data
Generative AI
5.6
9
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Census and Fivetran are categorized as ETL Tools
Unique Categories
Census is categorized as Reverse ETL, DataOps Platforms, Customer Data Platform (CDP), Big Data Integration Platforms, and iPaaS
Fivetran is categorized as Data Replication and Data Extraction
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Census
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Fivetran
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
31.6%
Information Technology and Services
22.4%
Financial Services
8.1%
Retail
4.5%
Internet
2.7%
Other
30.7%
Computer Software
14.8%
Information Technology and Services
13.7%
Financial Services
9.3%
Retail
5.3%
Marketing and Advertising
5.3%
Other
51.5%
Alternatives
Discussions
Is there a way to reduce the premium fee?
1 Comment
Official Response from Census
Hey Alaran, thanks for reaching out. You're currently on the free plan so you get one destination or 10 destination fields at no cost. Great to hear you'd...Read more
How to sync data from Snowflake to Salesforce.
1 Comment
Official Response from Census
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...Read more
How else are you using Census?
1 Comment
Official Response from Census
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...Read more
Is Fivetran an ETL tool?
2 Comments
NV
Fivetran is an ELT Tool, specifically for Extracting the data from source and Loading the data into the Destination. This tool works in conjunction with...Read more
Can I reuse a google sheet's name that I just deleted?
1 Comment
JL
Hi Gabriel,
Thanks for reaching out. Yes, this should work. Please let us know if you run into any issues.
Cheers,
Joseph Read more
Can Fivetran implement a feature to auto download / refresh data into a spreadsheet ? That would be great.
1 Comment
JL
Hi George,
Thanks for reaching out. All feature requests are logged via our Support Portal. Please submit your feature request here:...Read more
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