ETL vs ELT
ETL vs ELT
ETL stands for extract transform and load.
- Best for sensitive data.
- large volume.
Use Cases :
- apps
- financial systems.
- marketing tools.
ELT stands for extract, load and transform.
ELT is suitable when working with modern cloud data warehouses.
Use cases :
- Analytics Workloads.
ETL let's you optimize compute for heavy transformations before it hits your cloud platform.
often providing cost savings.
| ETL | ELT |
|---|---|
| Costs | Cloud |
| Compliance | Modern data warehouses |
| Performance | Easier use with tools like dbt |