Azure Data Factory vs FME Flow
Azure Data Factory
azure.microsoft.comFME Flow
fme.safe.comSide by side
| Figure | Azure Data Factory | FME Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.10/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Spec score · ETL Software | 9.0 (#5) | 7.6 (#16) |
| Founded | 1975 | 1993 |
| Headquarters | Redmond, Washington, USA | Surrey, British Columbia, Canada |
Plans
Azure Data Factory
- Data movement (self-hosted IR)$0.10 a month
- Data movement (Azure or managed VNET IR)$0.25 a month
- Pipeline orchestration (Azure integration runtime)$1 a month
- Pipeline orchestration (self-hosted integration runtime)$1.50 a month
In their own words
Azure Data Factory
Azure Data Factory has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
FME Flow
FME Flow deploys workflows and data-powered solutions through automation, no-code web apps and related tools. It supports ETL, data replication and synchronization, with instant or event-triggered runs to keep data and applications current. Teams can create no-code web apps for workflow coordination and collaboration, and expose FME-powered services through an OpenAPI interface. Safe Software says FME offers more than 1,000 application integrations, with additional community-built options through FME Hub. Deployment can be cloud, on-premises, hybrid, containerized or distributed. FME Flow Hosted runs on Amazon Web Services, while Safe Software handles server maintenance and backups. Subscriptions include unlimited web users and system connections, with pricing tailored to each client. Listed platforms include API, iOS, Linux, self-hosted, web and Windows. Safe Software, founded in 1993 in Surrey, British Columbia, lists ISO 27001 certification, a SOC 2 Type 2 report, PCI DSS, GDPR and PIPEDA.