Editorial take
Why it stands out
Meltano should be positioned as an open data integration engine with optional support packaging, not just as a generic pipeline product.
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Tool profile
Open-source data integration engine with a free self-managed tier and contact-sales cloud and support packaging around the core platform.
Data integration
Meltano is worth adding because it sits in a useful middle ground between connector-platform products and pure orchestration tools. It is centered on code-first data movement and integration workflows, with strong open-source credibility and a real packaging story around commercial support. That makes it more stack-relevant than a generic directory addition.
The official pricing page is clear enough to describe responsibly. Meltano Open is free, positioned for self-managed deployment on your own infrastructure. Meltano Cloud is contact-sales and framed around custom support and services. The pricing page also surfaces an additional free consultation-style path for teams that do not want to manage their own connectors. The important editorial distinction is that the open engine is free, while commercial spend is about support, implementation, and managed help rather than a simple usage meter.
Quick fit
Editorial take
Meltano should be positioned as an open data integration engine with optional support packaging, not just as a generic pipeline product.
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Pricing snapshot
Meltano Open is free for self-managed use. Meltano Cloud is contact-sales and packaged around support and services rather than a published self-serve dollar table.
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