Head-to-head · ETL Testing Tools
QuerySurge vs BiG EVAL
QuerySurge leads on 1 check, BiG EVAL on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreQuerySurge · 9.2/10
- Most featuresQuerySurge · 4 of 4
QuerySurge scores higher on our rubric for etl testing tools: 9.2 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.
QuerySurge offers no-code test authoring; BiG EVAL doesn't.
QuerySurge is the better fit for enterprises validating data warehouses, big data, and BI reports at scale. BiG EVAL is the better fit for mid-size teams that want configurable ETL testing without enterprise-tier pricing.
- QuerySurge fits best
Enterprises validating data warehouses, big data, and BI reports at scale
- BiG EVAL fits best
Mid-size teams that want configurable ETL testing without enterprise-tier pricing
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Side by side
| Feature | QuerySurge 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | BiG EVAL 8.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.4 |
| Ranking | #1 in ETL Testing Tools | #4 in ETL Testing Tools |
| Best for | Enterprises validating data warehouses, big data, and BI reports at scale | Mid-size teams that want configurable ETL testing without enterprise-tier pricing |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | From $514/user | $89/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Features QuerySurge 4/4 · BiG EVAL 3/4 | ||
| Source-to-target reconciliation | ✓ | ✓ |
| No-code test authoring | ✓ (best) | — |
| CI/CD integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment model | Hybrid | Hybrid |
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| Our verdict | QuerySurge is the tool we'd point a data warehouse or BI team to first when "did the ETL load break something" needs a real answer, not a spot check. It runs source-to-target comparisons across a long list of databases, flat files, and… Read the review → |
BiG EVAL's standout feature in a category full of "contact us" pricing is that it actually publishes a number: plans start at $89 a month, with a 14-day trial to test it against a real pipeline first. For a mid-size team trying to get ETL… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
QuerySurge — where it wins
- Connects to a very wide range of databases, flat files, XML/JSON, and BI tools from one console
- Smart Query Wizard builds comparison tests without hand-written SQL for most common checks
- Mature scheduling and CI/CD hooks (Jenkins, Bamboo, and REST triggers) for nightly regression runs
Where it doesn't
- List pricing isn't published, so budgeting means a sales conversation up front
- The breadth of connectors and settings takes real onboarding time for a first project
- Report/BI-layer testing is a separate module from core data comparison, which adds setup steps
BiG EVAL — where it wins
- Published entry price ($89/mo) is rare in this category and makes budgeting simple
- Framework is built to be customized to a team's own testing conventions rather than one fixed workflow
- 14-day trial lets a team validate real pipelines before committing
Where it doesn't
- Smaller public track record than the longer-established enterprise players in this list
- Customization is a strength but means more setup work than a fully opinionated out-of-the-box tool
- Less name recognition can mean a harder internal "why this vendor" conversation
- QuerySurge9.2/10 · From $514/user
The most widely deployed dedicated ETL test automation platform for large, mixed data estates.
Visit QuerySurgeFull verdict → - BiG EVAL8.4/10 · From $89/mo · 14-day free trial
A flexible ETL testing framework with one of the lowest published entry prices in this category.
Visit BiG EVALFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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