Best Reverse ETL · head-to-head

Skyvia vs Fivetran Activations (formerly Census)

A sourced, side-by-side comparison for reverse etl. Skyvia has the lower entry price. Every figure links to the public page it was captured from — the vendor's own wherever the vendor publishes the number, otherwise the named public source — with the date we captured it.

Skyvia has the lower entry price — Skyvia starts at $0/mo, Fivetran Activations (formerly Census) at $0/mo. Free tier: Skyvia Yes, Fivetran Activations (formerly Census) Yes. HIPAA: Skyvia Yes, Fivetran Activations (formerly Census) —.

As of 2026-09-12 · figures link to their source below

Side by side

Skyvia

$0/mo entry
Entry price$0/mo (Free)
Free tierYes
HIPAA (BAA)Yes
SOC 2Yes
GDPRYes
Best forSMBs needing affordable reverse ETL

Fivetran Activations (formerly Census)

$0/mo entry
Entry price$0/mo (Free)
Free tierYes
HIPAA (BAA)
SOC 2
GDPR
Best forteams already on Fivetran

Sources — Skyvia: skyvia.com (verified 2026-09-12) · Fivetran Activations (formerly Census): fivetran.com (verified 2026-09-03)

Key features

Skyvia: Multi-module platform: ETL, reverse ETL, backup, query, automation; 200+ connectors with bidirectional sync; No-code visual data mapping with advanced transformation; Per-minute scheduling on Professional tier

Fivetran Activations (formerly Census): Unified ETL + reverse ETL on one platform; MAR-based consumption pricing; 200+ activation destinations via former Census technology; Audience Hub for segment-based activation on Enterprise

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