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# Inaport vs StarfishETL Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Inaport** [

4.4/5(16)

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

**StarfishETL** [

4.7/5(76)

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

Pricing

**Inaport**
No pricing available

**StarfishETL**
Free Trial

**$500.00** · Professional Integration

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Inaport**
Not enough reviews yet

**StarfishETL**
1 month

Based on 5 responses

Return on Investment

**Inaport**
Not enough reviews yet

**StarfishETL**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**Inaport**
$$$$$

**StarfishETL**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Inaport**
Not enough reviews yet

**StarfishETL**
Not enough reviews yet

Pros & Cons

**Inaport**
Not enough data

**StarfishETL**
Not enough data

Screenshots

**Inaport**
No screenshot available

**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

**Inaport**

9.1

9.115

**StarfishETL**

9.4

9.468

Ease of Use

**Inaport**

7.9

7.915

**StarfishETL**

8.9

8.968

Ease of Setup

**Inaport**

7.8

7.813

**StarfishETL**

8.3

8.328

Ease of Admin

**Inaport**

8.2

8.213

**StarfishETL**

8.8

8.827

Quality of Support

**Inaport**

8.5

8.514

**StarfishETL**

9.5

9.569

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Inaport**

8.8

8.812

**StarfishETL**

9.7

9.728

Product Direction (% positive)

**Inaport**

8.4

8.415

**StarfishETL**

9.3

9.368

Features

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

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

Not enough data

9.5

33

Development 

Real-Time Integration

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

24

API Designer

Not enough data

9.7(won by default)

20

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Verified

Flow Designer

Not enough data

9.5(won by default)

20

|

Verified

Pre-Built Connectors

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

20

|

Verified

Custom Connectors

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

20

|

Verified

Reusable connectors

Not enough data

9.5(won by default)

20

Multi - tenant architecture

Not enough data

9.5(won by default)

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

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

20

|

Verified

Routing And Orchestration

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

20

|

Verified

Data Mapping

Not enough data

9.5(won by default)

20

|

Verified

Data Transformation

Not enough data

9.6(won by default)

20

|

Verified

API Management

Not enough data

9.6(won by default)

20

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

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

20

|

Verified

Security Standards

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

20

|

Verified

Communication Protocol

Not enough data

9.6(won by default)

20

|

Verified

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integration Options

Data Virtualization

Not enough data

9.7(won by default)

20

|

Verified

Managed File Transfers

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

20

|

Verified

Big Data Processing

Not enough data

9.8(won by default)

20

|

Verified

EDI

Not enough data

9.6(won by default)

19

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Capture and Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deployment 

Hybrid

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

19

Cloud to Cloud

Not enough data

9.8(won by default)

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

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Inaport](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_1574515d97fd17562d8c0d66858f1efa/inaport.jpg "Inaport")](https://www.g2.com/products/inaport/reviews)

Inaport

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

46.7%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

40.0%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

13.3%

[![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.)

46.7%

26.8%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

40.0%

35.2%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

13.3%

38.0%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Inaport](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_1574515d97fd17562d8c0d66858f1efa/inaport.jpg "Inaport")](https://www.g2.com/products/inaport/reviews)
Inaport

Information Technology and Services

40.0%

Computer Software

13.3%

Wholesale

6.7%

Utilities

6.7%

Telecommunications

6.7%

Other

26.7%

[![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

## Inaport vs StarfishETL FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 16, 2026

### What is the difference between Inaport vs StarfishETL?

StarfishETL stands out over Inaport with higher reviewer satisfaction across all major dimensions, especially in support and ease of use.

| [Inaport](https://www.g2.com/products/inaport/reviews) | [StarfishETL](https://www.g2.com/products/starfishetl/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.4/5 (16 reviews) | 4.7/5 (76 reviews) |
| — | — |
| 7.8 | 8.3 |
| 8.5 | 9.5 |
| Flexible data manipulation and CRM-specific functions | Intuitive interface and fast data migration with strong support |

### How do the pricing models of Inaport and StarfishETL compare?

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

- **Inaport:** Reviewers describe it as competitively priced for CRM integration, but note a learning curve and the need for programming experience.
- **StarfishETL:** Reviewers consistently highlight its cost-effectiveness, flexibility, and time savings, though some mention the price is high for small businesses but justified by the value delivered.

### What are the best alternatives to Inaport and StarfishETL?

The top 3 alternatives to Inaport and StarfishETL are Jitterbit, SnapLogic, and MS SQL.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Inaport](https://www.g2.com/products/inaport/reviews) | 4.4/5 (16) | — | Competitively priced for CRM integration | Flexible data manipulation and CRM-specific functions |
| [StarfishETL](https://www.g2.com/products/starfishetl/reviews) | 4.7/5 (76) | — | Cost-effective and flexible, high value for time savings | Intuitive interface and fast data migration with strong support |
| [Jitterbit](https://www.g2.com/products/jitterbit/reviews) | 4.5/5 (624) | Mid-Market | — | Powerful integration capabilities and ease of use |
| [SnapLogic](https://www.g2.com/products/snaplogic-intelligent-integration-platform-iip/reviews) | 4.4/5 (406) | Enterprise | — | Enterprise-grade integration and scalability |
| [MS SQL](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-sql-server/reviews) | 4.4/5 (2287) | Enterprise | — | Robust database management and integration features |

### Which On-Premise Data Integration features should I prioritize when comparing Inaport and StarfishETL?

Buyers should prioritize Ease of Use, Ease of Setup, Quality of Support, Meets Requirements, and Transformation when comparing Inaport and StarfishETL.

- **Ease of Use:** Inaport 7.9, StarfishETL 8.9
- **Ease of Setup:** Inaport 7.8, StarfishETL 8.3
- **Quality of Support:** Inaport 8.5, StarfishETL 9.5
- **Meets Requirements:** Inaport 9.1, StarfishETL 9.4
- **Transformation:** Both products are frequently cited for transformation capabilities in reviews

### What are the pros and cons of Inaport vs StarfishETL?

StarfishETL's headline strength is its intuitive interface and support, while Inaport is praised for flexible data manipulation and CRM-specific functions.

- **Inaport strengths:** Flexible data manipulation, CRM-specific functions, direct SQL support, and robust data migration tools.
- **Inaport trade-offs:** Steep learning curve, requires programming experience, and performance can slow with complex or large datasets.
- **StarfishETL strengths:** Intuitive and user-friendly interface, fast and reliable data migration, strong customer support, and extensive prebuilt templates for integrations.
- **StarfishETL trade-offs:** Some reviewers note optimization and performance issues, higher price for small businesses, and occasional bugs or slowdowns in the user experience.

### Is Inaport or StarfishETL better for small businesses?

StarfishETL is the better fit for small businesses, with reviewers highlighting its ease of use and intuitive interface for non-technical users.

- **Inaport:** Reviewers note that programming experience is required and setup can be challenging for non-technical staff.
- **StarfishETL:** Reviewers consistently describe it as easy to use, with prebuilt templates and an intuitive interface that reduces training needs for small business teams.

### Which On-Premise Data Integration platform has better integrations?

StarfishETL is favored by reviewers for integrations, with frequent mentions of its prebuilt templates and compatibility with a wide range of applications.

- **Inaport:** Reviewers mention integrations with major CRM systems such as GoldMine, Sage CRM, and Microsoft Dynamics CRM.
- **StarfishETL:** Reviewers highlight integrations with Infor CRM, HubSpot Marketing Hub, Salesforce, ACT!, and Creatio, as well as the use of prebuilt migration maps for various CRM and ERP systems.

### How do Inaport and StarfishETL compare on customer support?

StarfishETL outperforms Inaport on Quality of Support by a full point (9.5 vs 8.5), a material difference per the Delta Rule.

- **Inaport:** Reviewers describe support as helpful and knowledgeable, though some mention delays due to company size or time zone differences.
- **StarfishETL:** Reviewers consistently praise the support team for responsiveness, detailed answers, and effective assistance during setup and troubleshooting.

### Which is easier to implement, Inaport or StarfishETL?

StarfishETL leads Inaport on Ease of Setup by 0.5 points (8.3 vs 7.8), a material difference per the Delta Rule.

- **Inaport:** Reviewers note a steep learning curve and the need for programming experience, but also mention that setup becomes straightforward with experience and support.
- **StarfishETL:** Reviewers highlight fast implementation, intuitive setup with prebuilt templates, and minimal training requirements for new users.

### Which product has better Transformation?

StarfishETL is rated higher for Transformation, the most frequently mentioned feature across both products.

- **Inaport:** Transformation capabilities are praised in reviews, with a Meets Requirements score of 9.1.
- **StarfishETL:** Reviewers frequently cite fast and reliable transformation and migration, with a Meets Requirements score of 9.4 and higher overall satisfaction on transformation-related tasks.

Alternatives

**Inaport Alternatives**

 ![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")

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SnapLogic Agentic Integration and Applied AI Platform
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 ![Microsoft SQL Server](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a8a99a96fda235658139f710592f8a53/microsoft-sql-server.svg "Microsoft SQL Server")

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MS SQL
](/products/microsoft-sql-server/reviews)

 ![Cleo Integration Cloud](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1529526410/cleo-integration-cloud.svg "Cleo Integration Cloud")

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Cleo
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 ![TrueCommerce EDI](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/330ee487de275b62b2fc86baeba7b1d6/truecommerce-edi.svg "TrueCommerce EDI")

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TrueCommerce EDI
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**StarfishETL Alternatives**

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

[
Jitterbit
](/products/jitterbit/reviews)

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

[
IBM App Connect
](/products/ibm-app-connect/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")

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SnapLogic Agentic Integration and Applied AI Platform
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 ![Zapier](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/09b983be128970316413d9f835f337b5/zapier.svg "Zapier")

[
Zapier
](/products/zapier/reviews)

## Inaport vs StarfishETL

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found StarfishETL easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with StarfishETL overall.

- Reviewers felt that StarfishETL meets the needs of their business better than Inaport.
- 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 Inaport.