# IBM App Connect vs StarfishETL Comparison | | IBM App Connect | StarfishETL | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 258 | 76 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (39.1% of reviews) | Enterprise (38.0% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | 0.00 USD | $500.00 | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### IBM App Connect Pros: - Automation (3 reviews) - Integrations (3 reviews) Cons: - Learning Curve (2 reviews) - Complexity (1 reviews) ### StarfishETL **Not enough data** --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | IBM App Connect | StarfishETL | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (208 reviews) | 9.4 (68 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.8 (209 reviews) | 8.9 (68 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.4 (59 reviews) | 8.3 (28 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.1 (53 reviews) | 8.8 (27 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.7 (202 reviews) | 9.5 (69 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.2 (52 reviews) | 9.7 (28 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.8 (206 reviews) | 9.3 (68 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### IBM App Connect #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Free edition Price: 0.00 USD Key Features: - Free full featured product [Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-app-connect/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### StarfishETL #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Professional Integration Price: $500.00 Description: Monthly price paid annually **MOST POPULAR** Key Features: - 2 Standard Connectors - 1 Integration - Designer: Included [Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/starfishetl/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### ETL Tools | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **IBM App Connect** | N/A | N/A | | **StarfishETL** | 9.5/10 | 28 | #### Management | Feature | IBM App Connect | StarfishETL | |---|---|---| | **Reporting** | Not enough data | 9.1 (26 reviews) | | **Auditing** | Not enough data | 9.6 (26 reviews) | #### Functionality | Feature | IBM App Connect | StarfishETL | |---|---|---| | **Extraction** | Not enough data | 9.7 (28 reviews) | | **Transformation** | Not enough data | 9.5 (28 reviews) | | **Loading** | Not enough data | 9.4 (27 reviews) | | **Automation** | Not enough data | 9.3 (28 reviews) | | **Scalability** | Not enough data | 9.6 (27 reviews) | ### Cloud Migration | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **IBM App Connect** | N/A | N/A | | **StarfishETL** | 9.5/10 | 34 | #### Functionality | Feature | IBM App Connect | StarfishETL | |---|---|---| | **Data Migration** | Not enough data | 9.7 (34 reviews) | | **Data Variety** | Not enough data | 9.7 (34 reviews) | | **Alerts and Logging** | Not enough data | 9.1 (34 reviews) | | **Data Replication** | Not enough data | 9.6 (34 reviews) | #### Management | Feature | IBM App Connect | StarfishETL | |---|---|---| | **Backup and Recovery** | Not enough data | 9.8 (32 reviews) | | **Integration Variety** | Not enough data | 9.1 (31 reviews) | | **Access and Security** | Not enough data | 9.5 (34 reviews) | | **Real time Monitoring** | Not enough data | 9.4 (33 reviews) | #### Security | Feature | IBM App Connect | StarfishETL | |---|---|---| | **Data Protection** | Not enough data | 9.7 (32 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Cloud Migration | Feature | IBM App Connect | StarfishETL | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### iPaaS | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **IBM App Connect** | 9.3/10 | 179 | | **StarfishETL** | 9.5/10 | 33 | #### Development | Feature | IBM App Connect | StarfishETL | |---|---|---| | **Real-Time Integration** | 8.9 (145 reviews) | 9.2 (24 reviews) | | **API Designer** | 9.1 (39 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.7 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Flow Designer** | 9.1 (39 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.5 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Pre-Built Connectors** | 9.2 (38 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.3 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Custom Connectors** | 9.1 (38 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.4 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Reusable connectors** | 9.5 (26 reviews) | 9.5 (20 reviews) | | **Multi - tenant architecture** | 9.3 (24 reviews) | 9.5 (20 reviews) | #### Management | Feature | IBM App Connect | StarfishETL | |---|---|---| | **Monitoring & Notification** | 9.2 (39 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.3 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Routing And Orchestration** | 8.9 (38 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.4 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Data Mapping** | 9.0 (39 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.5 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Data Transformation** | 9.7 (39 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.6 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **API Management** | 9.2 (24 reviews) | 9.6 (20 reviews) | #### Security | Feature | IBM App Connect | StarfishETL | |---|---|---| | **Data Encryption** | 9.3 (37 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.3 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Security Standards** | 9.4 (38 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.3 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Communication Protocol** | 9.1 (39 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.6 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Integration Options | Feature | IBM App Connect | StarfishETL | |---|---|---| | **Data Virtualization** | 9.4 (37 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.7 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Managed File Transfers** | 9.0 (38 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.4 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Big Data Processing** | 9.2 (38 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.8 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **EDI** | 9.6 (38 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.6 (19 reviews) | #### Deployment | Feature | IBM App Connect | StarfishETL | |---|---|---| | **Hybrid** | 9.5 (23 reviews) | 9.1 (19 reviews) | | **Cloud to Cloud** | 9.5 (25 reviews) | 9.8 (20 reviews) | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [iPaaS Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/ipaas) **Unique to IBM App Connect (1):** [Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/enterprise-service-bus-esb) **Unique to StarfishETL (3):** [Cloud Migration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-migration), [ETL Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/etl-tools), [On-Premise Data Integration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/on-premise-data-integration) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | IBM App Connect | StarfishETL | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 21.8% | 26.8% | | **Mid-Market** | 39.1% | 35.2% | | **Enterprise** | 39.1% | 38.0% | ### By Industry #### IBM App Connect - **Information Technology and Services:** 29.3% - **Computer Software:** 24.0% - **Higher Education:** 6.1% - **Internet:** 3.9% - **Banking:** 3.5% - **Design:** 3.1% - **Financial Services:** 3.1% - **Retail:** 3.1% - **Telecommunications:** 2.6% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.2% - **Other:** 19.2% #### StarfishETL - **Information Technology and Services:** 36.0% - **Computer Software:** 13.3% - **Human Resources:** 4.0% - **Management Consulting:** 4.0% - **Financial Services:** 4.0% - **Consumer Services:** 4.0% - **Real Estate:** 2.7% - **Construction:** 2.7% - **Telecommunications:** 2.7% - **Education Management:** 1.3% - **Other:** 25.3% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to IBM App Connect - [MuleSoft Anypoint Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/mulesoft-anypoint-platform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (771 reviews) - [TIBCO Integration (featuring Business Works and Flogo)](https://www.g2.com/products/tibco-integration-featuring-business-works-and-flogo/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (199 reviews) - [Jitterbit](https://www.g2.com/products/jitterbit/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (612 reviews) - [Boomi](https://www.g2.com/products/boomi/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (506 reviews) - [SnapLogic Intelligent Integration Platform (IIP)](https://www.g2.com/products/snaplogic-intelligent-integration-platform-iip/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (398 reviews) - [Zapier](https://www.g2.com/products/zapier/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2081 reviews) - [Peregrine Connect](https://www.g2.com/products/peregrine-connect/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (97 reviews) - [Workato](https://www.g2.com/products/workato/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (770 reviews) - [Azure Service Bus](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-service-bus/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (30 reviews) - [Apache Camel](https://www.g2.com/products/apache-camel/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (20 reviews) ### Alternatives to StarfishETL - [Jitterbit](https://www.g2.com/products/jitterbit/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (612 reviews) - [SnapLogic Intelligent Integration Platform (IIP)](https://www.g2.com/products/snaplogic-intelligent-integration-platform-iip/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (398 reviews) - [Zapier](https://www.g2.com/products/zapier/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2081 reviews) - [Skyvia](https://www.g2.com/products/skyvia/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (320 reviews) - [HubSpot Data Hub](https://www.g2.com/products/hubspot-data-hub/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (576 reviews) - [Boomi](https://www.g2.com/products/boomi/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (506 reviews) - [Cleo Integration Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/cleo-integration-cloud/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (581 reviews) - [Fivetran](https://www.g2.com/products/fivetran/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (796 reviews) - [MuleSoft Anypoint Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/mulesoft-anypoint-platform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (771 reviews) - [Microsoft SQL Server](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-sql-server/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (2284 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### IBM App Connect - Title: [Upgrading from 6.3 to 7](https://www.g2.com/discussions/upgrading-from-6-3-to-7) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "We are using 7.5.3 and very recently we encountered couple of issues in our Salesforce select statements. We are using Fix 3 of 7.5.3 for the past 4..." ### StarfishETL - Title: [Do you have pre-built maps?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/do-you-have-pre-built-maps) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Yes, we offer a wide variety of configured maps between most CRM systems. As we encounter migrations between systems that we did not have a map for, we also..." - Title: [Do you have connectors for any marketing solutions?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/do-you-have-connectors-for-any-marketing-solutions) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Yes, we have a number of connectors and we are actively adding more. The current systems we can connect to are: • Act-On • HubSpot • Marketo • Pardot " - Title: [What common CRM systems are you able to connect to?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-common-crm-systems-are-you-able-to-connect-to) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "We have connectors for the following CRM systems: • Microsoft Dynamics CRM • Salesforce • InforCRM..." - Title: [Do I have to pay for additional connectors?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/do-i-have-to-pay-for-additional-connectors) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "No, all the connectors are included with your license and as new connectors are added they are included in all future updates." - Title: [Does your product work for on-premise or cloud solutions?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-your-product-work-for-on-premise-or-cloud-solutions) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "StarfishETL can enable integration between cloud solutions, on-premise solutions by installing it within your network, or a combination of both." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/ibm-app-connect-vs-starfishetl)