Overview
Meltano is an open-source DataOps platform that provides a declarative, version-controlled approach to data integration. Built on top of the Singer ecosystem, it wraps Singer taps and targets with a CLI and YAML-based configuration, enabling GitOps workflows for ELT.
Key Features
- ✓ Singer Ecosystem: Access to 300+ Singer connectors
- ✓ GitOps Native: Version control your pipelines
- ✓ CLI-first: Developer-friendly command line
- ✓ Plugin System: Extend with custom plugins
- ✓ Environments: Manage dev/staging/prod configs
- ✓ dbt Integration: Native dbt orchestration
Pros
- 👍 True open-source (backed by Arch.dev)
- 👍 GitOps approach is powerful
- 👍 Large Singer connector ecosystem
- 👍 Good for infrastructure-as-code teams
- 👍 Active development and community
Cons
- 👎 Singer connectors vary in quality
- 👎 Steeper learning curve than GUI tools
- 👎 No managed cloud offering yet
- 👎 Documentation can be sparse
Best For
DevOps-minded data engineers who want version-controlled, declarative pipelines. Ideal for teams already using GitOps practices.
Founded: 2019 HQ: Remote