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# IBM App Connect vs StarfishETL Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**IBM App Connect** [

4.4/5(259)

](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-app-connect/reviews#reviews)

**StarfishETL** [

4.7/5(76)

](https://www.g2.com/products/starfishetl/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**IBM App Connect**
Free Trial

**0.00** USD · Free edition

**StarfishETL**
Free Trial

**$500.00** · Professional Integration

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**IBM App Connect**
4 months

Based on 5 responses

**StarfishETL**
1 monthFaster

Based on 5 responses

Return on Investment

**IBM App Connect**
16 months

Based on 5 responses

**StarfishETL**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**IBM App Connect**
$$$$$

**StarfishETL**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**IBM App Connect**
13%

**StarfishETL**
Not enough reviews yet

Pros & Cons

**IBM App Connect**
[
Automation (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-app-connect/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1581410&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Integrations (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-app-connect/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1581720&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Learning Curve (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-app-connect/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1582921&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Complexity (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-app-connect/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2002945&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**StarfishETL**
Not enough data

Integrations

**IBM App Connect**
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IBM API Connect

](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-api-connect/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_5015a6ccbbe12278ba4392c1c0d806be/ibm-mq.png "Product Avatar Image")

IBM MQ

](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-mq/reviews)[
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**StarfishETL**
Not enough data

Screenshots

**IBM App Connect**
 ![IBM App Connect screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/71491/expirable-direct-uploads_2Fc316e0fb-541a-4c75-9cd8-b66924a47b9b_2FAPI_-_Map_to_response.png)

**StarfishETL**
 ![StarfishETL screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1404494/field-mapping-AI.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**IBM App Connect**

8.9

8.9209

**StarfishETL**

9.4

9.468

Ease of Use

**IBM App Connect**

8.8

8.8210

**StarfishETL**

8.9

8.968

Ease of Setup

**IBM App Connect**

8.4

8.460

**StarfishETL**

8.3

8.328

Ease of Admin

**IBM App Connect**

8.2

8.254

**StarfishETL**

8.8

8.827

Quality of Support

**IBM App Connect**

8.7

8.7203

**StarfishETL**

9.5

9.569

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**IBM App Connect**

8.3

8.353

**StarfishETL**

9.7

9.728

Product Direction (% positive)

**IBM App Connect**

8.8

8.8207

**StarfishETL**

9.3

9.368

Features

iPaaS[Hide 90 FeaturesShow 90 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.3

180

9.5

33

Development 

Real-Time Integration

8.9

146

9.2(won by 0.3)

24

API Designer

9.1

39

|

Verified

9.7(won by 0.6)

20

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Flow Designer

9.1

40

|

Verified

9.5(won by 0.4)

20

|

Verified

Pre-Built Connectors

9.2

39

|

Verified

9.3(won by 0.1)

20

|

Verified

Custom Connectors

9.1

38

|

Verified

9.4(won by 0.3)

20

|

Verified

Reusable connectors

9.5(tied score)

26

9.5(tied score)

20

Multi - tenant architecture

9.3

24

9.5(won by 0.2)

20

Data Connectors

Not enough data

Not enough data

QuickBooks Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Active Directory Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Data Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

ERP integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Accounting Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Website Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Management 

Monitoring & Notification

9.2

39

|

Verified

9.3(won by 0.1)

20

|

Verified

Routing And Orchestration

8.9

38

|

Verified

9.4(won by 0.5)

20

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Data Mapping

9.0

40

|

Verified

9.5(won by 0.5)

20

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Data Transformation

9.7(won by 0.1)

40

|

Verified

9.6

20

|

Verified

API Management

9.1

25

9.6(won by 0.5)

20

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Data Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Transaction Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Metadata Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integrations Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payroll Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Help Desk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

HR Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

eCommerce Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sales Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security

Data Encryption

9.3(tied score)

37

|

Verified

9.3(tied score)

20

|

Verified

Security Standards

9.4(won by 0.1)

38

|

Verified

9.3

20

|

Verified

Communication Protocol

9.1

39

|

Verified

9.6(won by 0.5)

20

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integration Options

Data Virtualization

9.4

37

|

Verified

9.7(won by 0.3)

20

|

Verified

Managed File Transfers

8.9

39

|

Verified

9.4(won by 0.5)

20

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Big Data Processing

9.2

38

|

Verified

9.8(won by 0.6)

20

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

EDI

9.6(tied score)

38

|

Verified

9.6(tied score)

19

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Capture and Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deployment 

Hybrid

9.5(won by 0.4)

24

9.1

19

Cloud to Cloud

9.5

26

9.8(won by 0.3)

20

Additional Functionality

Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Warehouse

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

ETL

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Database Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Escalation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Widgets

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Data Sources

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automated Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configurable Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Aggregation and Publishing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Extraction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web Services

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

SMS Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Point of Sale (POS)

Not enough data

Not enough data

CRM

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dashboard Creation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI/Machine Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Quality Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Accounting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ad hoc Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

ETL Tools[Hide 57 FeaturesShow 57 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

9.5

28

Management

Reporting

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

26

Auditing

Not enough data

9.6(won by default)

26

Functionality

Extraction

Not enough data

9.7(won by default)

28

Transformation

Not enough data

9.5(won by default)

28

Loading

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

27

Automation

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

28

Scalability

Not enough data

9.6(won by default)

27

Non-Relational Transformations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Extraction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Data Mapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Charting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ad hoc Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Match & Merge

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Metadata Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Pipeline Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dashboard Creation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Data Sources

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Quality Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Connectors

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Accounting Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

eCommerce Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

CRM

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Capture and Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Replication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Database Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Predictive Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Migration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Analysis Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Migration[Hide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

9.5

34

Functionality

Data Migration

Not enough data

9.7(won by default)

34

Data Variety

Not enough data

9.7(won by default)

34

Alerts and Logging

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

34

Data Replication

Not enough data

9.6(won by default)

34

Management

Backup and Recovery

Not enough data

9.8(won by default)

32

Integration Variety

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

31

Access and Security

Not enough data

9.5(won by default)

34

Real time Monitoring

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

33

Security

Data Protection

Not enough data

9.7(won by default)

32

Agentic AI - Cloud Migration

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

Show 1 feature category with incomplete data

Enterprise Service Bus (ESB)[Hide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Enterprise Integration Patterns (EIP)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Enterprise Service Bus (ESB)

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Source Connectors

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integrations Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Enterprise Application Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Data Interchange

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![IBM App Connect](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/836e26af0223dcd39231ba7847881ba2/ibm-app-connect.svg "IBM App Connect")](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-app-connect/reviews)

IBM App Connect

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

22.1%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

38.9%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

38.9%

[![StarfishETL](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/f9c357d05f6ff7145b6d762fb685b06b/starfishetl.svg "StarfishETL")](https://www.g2.com/products/starfishetl/reviews)

StarfishETL

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

26.8%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

35.2%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

38.0%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

22.1%

26.8%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

38.9%

35.2%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

38.9%

38.0%

Reviewers' Industry

[![IBM App Connect](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/836e26af0223dcd39231ba7847881ba2/ibm-app-connect.svg "IBM App Connect")](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-app-connect/reviews)
IBM App Connect

Information Technology and Services

29.1%

Computer Software

23.9%

Higher Education

6.1%

Internet

3.9%

Banking

3.5%

Other

33.5%

[![StarfishETL](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/f9c357d05f6ff7145b6d762fb685b06b/starfishetl.svg "StarfishETL")](https://www.g2.com/products/starfishetl/reviews)
StarfishETL

Information Technology and Services

36.0%

Computer Software

13.3%

Human Resources

4.0%

Management Consulting

4.0%

Financial Services

4.0%

Other

38.7%

FAQs

## IBM App Connect vs StarfishETL FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between IBM App Connect vs StarfishETL?

StarfishETL stands out for its higher G2 rating and stronger support scores, while IBM App Connect is favored for its flexibility and broad deployment options.

| [IBM App Connect](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-app-connect/reviews) | [StarfishETL](https://www.g2.com/products/starfishetl/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.4/5 (259 reviews) | 4.7/5 (76 reviews) |
| Enterprise | Mid-Market |
| 8.4 | 8.3 |
| 8.7 | 9.5 |
| Flexibility across integration patterns and deployment models | Intuitive interface and ease of use |

### How do the pricing models of IBM App Connect and StarfishETL compare?

StarfishETL is rated as the stronger value, with a higher satisfaction score on price and cost-related dimensions.

- **IBM App Connect:** Reviewers note that pricing is "a bit expensive" and cite the licensing model as a challenge, especially for containerized environments.
- **StarfishETL:** Reviewers consistently describe it as "cost-effective" and "very cheap compared to other solutions," with high satisfaction for the value delivered.

### What are the best alternatives to IBM App Connect and StarfishETL?

The top 3 alternatives to IBM App Connect and StarfishETL are Jitterbit, MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, and TIBCO Integration featuring BusinessWorks and Flogo.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [IBM App Connect](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-app-connect/reviews) | 4.4/5 (259 reviews) | Enterprise | Pricing is "a bit expensive" | Flexibility across integration patterns and deployment models |
| [StarfishETL](https://www.g2.com/products/starfishetl/reviews) | 4.7/5 (76 reviews) | Mid-Market | "Cost-effective" and "very cheap" | Intuitive interface and ease of use |
| [Jitterbit](https://www.g2.com/products/jitterbit/reviews) | 4.5/5 (624 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |
| [MuleSoft Anypoint Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/mulesoft-anypoint-platform/reviews) | 4.5/5 (775 reviews) | Enterprise | — | — |
| [TIBCO Integration featuring BusinessWorks and Flogo](https://www.g2.com/products/tibco-integration-featuring-business-works-and-flogo/reviews) | 4.2/5 (199 reviews) | Enterprise | — | — |

### Which iPaaS features should I prioritize when comparing IBM App Connect and StarfishETL?

Buyers comparing IBM App Connect and StarfishETL should prioritize Transformation, Ease of Use, Quality of Support, Integrations, and Pricing/Value.

- **Transformation:** IBM App Connect is frequently cited for its robust transformation capabilities, with multiple reviewers highlighting its ability to handle complex data formats and mappings.
- **Ease of Use:** IBM App Connect scores 8.8, StarfishETL scores 8.9.
- **Quality of Support:** IBM App Connect scores 8.7, StarfishETL scores 9.5.
- **Integrations:** IBM App Connect is noted for integrations with IBM API Connect (7 all-time mentions) and IBM MQ (6 all-time mentions).
- **Pricing/Value:** StarfishETL is consistently described as cost-effective, while IBM App Connect is noted as expensive in recent reviews.

### What are the pros and cons of IBM App Connect vs StarfishETL?

IBM App Connect's headline strength is flexibility and deployment options, while StarfishETL is praised for its intuitive interface and cost-effectiveness.

- **IBM App Connect strengths:** Flexibility across integration patterns and deployment models (3 all-time mentions for automation, 3 for integrations), mature connector library, powerful toolkit for experienced developers, strong support for complex transformations.
- **IBM App Connect trade-offs:** Steep learning curve (2 all-time mentions), higher cost, documentation gaps, and complexity for beginners.
- **StarfishETL strengths:** Intuitive and user-friendly interface, fast and reliable data migration, cost-effective solution, strong customer support, prebuilt templates for rapid setup.
- **StarfishETL trade-offs:** Occasional performance and optimization issues, some reviewers note slow loading or resource consumption, and documentation could be more comprehensive.

### Is IBM App Connect or StarfishETL better for small businesses?

StarfishETL is the better fit for small businesses, with a stronger presence in the mid-market segment and consistent praise for ease of use and affordability.

- **IBM App Connect:** Largest segment is Enterprise; reviewers highlight a steep learning curve and higher cost, making it less ideal for small businesses.
- **StarfishETL:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers consistently describe it as intuitive, easy to implement, and cost-effective, with several noting its suitability for organizations with limited resources.

### Which iPaaS platform has better integrations?

IBM App Connect is favored for integrations, with more reviewer-cited integration mentions and a broader connector library.

- **IBM App Connect:** Integrates with IBM API Connect (7 all-time mentions) and IBM MQ (6 all-time mentions), with reviewers highlighting its extensive connector library and ability to connect legacy systems, cloud services, and messaging platforms.
- **StarfishETL:** Reviewers mention integrations with Infor CRM, HubSpot Marketing Hub, and Creatio, with qualitative praise for prebuilt templates and mapping capabilities.

### How do IBM App Connect and StarfishETL compare on customer support?

StarfishETL leads on Quality of Support, with a 0.8-point advantage over IBM App Connect (9.5 vs 8.7).

- **IBM App Connect:** Reviewers describe support as prompt and technically strong, but some note documentation gaps and a need for more beginner-friendly resources.
- **StarfishETL:** Reviewers consistently praise the support team as "very helpful," "super responsive," and "excellent," with multiple mentions of fast ticket resolution and detailed assistance.

### Which is easier to implement, IBM App Connect or StarfishETL?

IBM App Connect and StarfishETL score within 0.1 points on Ease of Setup, indicating near parity in implementation experience.

- **IBM App Connect:** Reviewers note a learning curve for new users but describe setup as straightforward once familiar, with scores of 8.4 for Ease of Setup and 8.2 for Ease of Admin.
- **StarfishETL:** Reviewers highlight fast implementation and intuitive setup, with an Ease of Setup score of 8.3 and Ease of Admin at 8.8.

### Which product has better Transformation?

IBM App Connect is more frequently cited for Transformation, with reviewers highlighting its robust capabilities for complex data mapping and format handling.

- **IBM App Connect:** Multiple reviewers cite transformation as a core strength, with all-time mentions for handling complex data formats and mappings; Meets Requirements score is 8.9.
- **StarfishETL:** Reviewers describe transformation as fast and reliable, with prebuilt templates aiding the process; Meets Requirements score is 9.4.

Alternatives

**IBM App Connect Alternatives**

 ![MuleSoft Anypoint Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/d763ac0221fcc0848182458b48016e06/mulesoft-anypoint-platform%282%29.svg "MuleSoft Anypoint Platform")

[
MuleSoft Anypoint Platform
](/products/mulesoft-anypoint-platform/reviews)

 ![TIBCO Integration (featuring Business Works and Flogo)](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b8af6be797ee957fc18c222628e1bb8b/tibco-integration-featuring-business-works-and-flogo.svg "TIBCO Integration (featuring Business Works and Flogo)")

[
TIBCO Integration...
](/products/tibco-integration-featuring-business-works-and-flogo/reviews)

 ![Jitterbit](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/686564a176ca45a9f30b30f081347551/jitterbit.svg "Jitterbit")

[
Jitterbit
](/products/jitterbit/reviews)

 ![Boomi](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/0dc125a14d4f324d05708e7f18ac52f8/boomi.svg "Boomi")

[
Boomi
](/products/boomi/reviews)

**StarfishETL Alternatives**

 ![Jitterbit](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/686564a176ca45a9f30b30f081347551/jitterbit.svg "Jitterbit")

[
Jitterbit
](/products/jitterbit/reviews)

 ![SnapLogic Agentic Integration and Applied AI Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/912d8776f7f16fdcaacfee88f3cc18a9/snaplogic-agentic-integration-and-applied-ai-platform.svg "SnapLogic Agentic Integration and Applied AI Platform")

[
SnapLogic Agentic Integration and Applied AI Platform
](/products/snaplogic-agentic-integration-and-applied-ai-platform/reviews)

 ![Zapier](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/09b983be128970316413d9f835f337b5/zapier.svg "Zapier")

[
Zapier
](/products/zapier/reviews)

 ![Skyvia](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/7bc8562efc7e11035b0b4b2f020e4fa8/skyvia.svg "Skyvia")

[
Skyvia
](/products/skyvia/reviews)

## IBM App Connect vs StarfishETL

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found StarfishETL easier to use, administer, and do business with overall. However, reviewers preferred the ease of set up with IBM App Connect.

- Reviewers felt that StarfishETL meets the needs of their business better than IBM App Connect.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that StarfishETL is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of StarfishETL over IBM App Connect.