Talend (Qlik) vs AWS Glue
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best ETL Tools (2026). Last verified July 20, 2026.
The short answer
Talend (Qlik) ranks higher on Top 11 (#5 vs #6) for Data engineering and analytics teams choosing a tool to move and transform data into a warehouse or lakehouse. Integration plus data quality in one suite.
At a glance
| Talend (Qlik) | AWS Glue | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #5 / The 11 Best ETL Tools (2026) | #6 / The 11 Best ETL Tools (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.2 | 8.1 |
| Best for | Broad integration suite with data quality | Serverless ETL for AWS-native teams |
| Pricing | $$$$ (enterprise, custom quote) | $$ (pay-per-use DPU / serverless) |
| HQ | Redwood City, USA | Seattle, USA |
| Founded | 2005 | 2017 |
Talend (Qlik)
Integration plus data quality in one suite.
www.qlik.com/us/products/talend-data-integrationMethodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.