# What are the best platforms for real-time data integration?

<p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true">Real-time data integration is becoming critical for businesses that rely on up-to-the-minute insights. Instead of waiting for batch updates, organizations want platforms that can move, transform, and sync data across apps, clouds, and warehouses as events happen. Based on highly rated tools in the <a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/categories/big-data-integration-platforms">Big Data Integration Platforms category</a>, here are some of the top options worth considering:</p><p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true"><strong>Workato – Best for Automation-Driven Integration</strong></p><p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true"><a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/workato/reviews">Workato</a> combines integration with workflow automation, making it possible to connect apps, data, and APIs in real time. Its low-code recipes help teams set up pipelines quickly while also enabling event-driven automations that go beyond simple data movement.</p><p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true"><strong>Azure Data Factory – Best for Cloud-Scale Pipelines</strong></p><p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true"><a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/azure-data-factory/reviews">Azure Data Factory</a> offers managed data pipelines with strong support for both batch and streaming. It integrates easily with Microsoft services and third-party tools, giving teams flexibility to handle hybrid and multi-cloud environments.</p><p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true"><strong>IBM StreamSets – Best for Streaming Pipeline Orchestration</strong></p><p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true"><a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-streamsets/reviews">IBM StreamSets</a> is designed to handle continuous, real-time data flows. Its DataOps approach gives visibility into pipeline performance and helps manage transformations at scale—making it a strong fit for organizations with high-volume streaming data.</p><p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true"><strong>AWS Glue – Best for Serverless Integration and Transformation</strong></p><p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true"><a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/aws-glue/reviews">AWS Glue</a> is a serverless platform that simplifies data integration by handling ETL, cataloging, and streaming ingestion. With deep ties into the AWS ecosystem, it’s a natural choice for teams running workloads on Amazon’s cloud.</p><p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true"><strong>5X – Best for Modern Data Stack Orchestration</strong></p><p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true"><a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/5x/reviews">5X</a> provides a managed framework for modern data stack operations. It helps companies set up and manage integrations across warehouses, BI tools, and streaming systems, focusing on scalability and governance for fast-growing businesses.</p><p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true">Have you used any of these platforms for real-time pipelines? I’d love to hear whether your team prioritized automation, scalability, or governance when making your choice.</p>

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&lt;p&gt;From what I’ve seen, &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-streamsets/reviews&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;IBM StreamSets&lt;/a&gt; seems to be gaining traction for streaming-first use cases, while &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.g2.com/products/aws-glue/reviews&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;AWS Glue&lt;/a&gt; is more popular with teams already deep in the AWS ecosystem. Curious to know—has anyone here tested out &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.g2.com/products/5x/reviews&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;5X&lt;/a&gt; for orchestration across multiple data tools?&lt;/p&gt;

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