IBM Cloud Pak for Data vs Qlik Talend Cloud

IBM Cloud Pak for Data9.3Visit Qlik Talend Cloud8.7Visit

Higher score IBM Cloud Pak for Data #1 in Data Fabric Software 9.3/10 Free plan · 60-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit IBM

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Qlik Talend Cloud #4 in Data Fabric Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit site

• IBM Cloud Pak for Data fits best

  Hybrid enterprises needing broad data fabric coverage

• Qlik Talend Cloud fits best

  Teams needing broad ETL, ELT, and CDC coverage

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Side by side

Feature	IBM Cloud Pak for Data 9.3/10 Visit ↗	Qlik Talend Cloud 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.7
Ranking	#1 in Data Fabric Software	#4 in Data Fabric Software
Best for	Hybrid enterprises needing broad data fabric coverage	Teams needing broad ETL, ELT, and CDC coverage
Pricing model	Free	Paid
Starting price	Free plan · 60-day trial	—
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	60 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Docs, Community	Community, Docs
Integrations	60+ integrations	18 integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features IBM Cloud Pak for Data 4/4 · Qlik Talend Cloud 0/4
Data catalog	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Data lineage	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Governance controls	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Data virtualization	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment model	Hybrid	Not checked yet
Data delivery modes	Both	Not checked yet
Connector count	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Combines cataloging, lineage, governance and data virtualization Supports batch and real-time data delivery across hybrid environments Includes integrated data engineering, analytics and AI lifecycle services	Combines real-time movement, CDC, batch loading, ETL, and ELT Supports cloud, client-managed, and hybrid deployment Adds quality, governance, lineage, and lakehouse automation
Cons	Pricing varies by service, deployment model and licensing arrangement The 60-day trial does not include Red Hat OpenShift Its modular scope may require more implementation planning	No free plan is available Pricing requires contacting sales Enterprise connectivity is reserved for the Enterprise tier
Our verdict	IBM Cloud Pak for Data is a modular data and AI platform for enterprise teams managing information across on-premises, cloud and hybrid environments. It brings together data cataloging, trusted asset discovery, lineage, virtualization,… Read the review →	Qlik Talend Cloud is a data integration platform for teams connecting SaaS applications, databases, files, cloud services, and enterprise systems. It supports batch and real-time data movement, log-based change data capture, ETL and ELT… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• IBM Cloud Pak for Data — where it wins

  • Combines cataloging, lineage, governance and data virtualization
  • Supports batch and real-time data delivery across hybrid environments
  • Includes integrated data engineering, analytics and AI lifecycle services

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing varies by service, deployment model and licensing arrangement
  • The 60-day trial does not include Red Hat OpenShift
  • Its modular scope may require more implementation planning

• Qlik Talend Cloud — where it wins

  • Combines real-time movement, CDC, batch loading, ETL, and ELT
  • Supports cloud, client-managed, and hybrid deployment
  • Adds quality, governance, lineage, and lakehouse automation

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Enterprise connectivity is reserved for the Enterprise tier

• IBM Cloud Pak for Data9.3/10 · Free plan · 60-day trial

  A broad hybrid data fabric platform for cataloging, governance, delivery and AI workflows.

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• Qlik Talend Cloud8.7/10 · Pricing on request

  Broad ETL, ELT, CDC, governance, and lakehouse automation for data teams.

  Visit siteFull verdict →