Matillion vs Stitch (Qlik)
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best ETL Tools (2026). Last verified July 20, 2026.
The short answer
Matillion ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #9) for Data engineering and analytics teams choosing a tool to move and transform data into a warehouse or lakehouse. Strongest visual transformation, warehouse-native.
At a glance
| Matillion | Stitch (Qlik) | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #3 / The 11 Best ETL Tools (2026) | #9 / The 11 Best ETL Tools (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.6 | 7.6 |
| Best for | Warehouse-native visual ELT and transformation | Simple, low-cost data extraction |
| Pricing | $$$ (credit / consumption-based) | $$ (row-based tiers) |
| HQ | Manchester, United Kingdom | Philadelphia, USA |
| Founded | 2011 | 2016 |
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.