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Airbyte vs Sling
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| Fact | Airbyte | Sling |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | Go |
| Licence | Other | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 22k | 912 |
| Latest | v2.0.0 | v1.6.4 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | about 60 days between releases | about 6 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 19+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 5 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Fivetran. Alternatives to Fivetran →
Full replacementAirbyteHundreds of connectors syncing sources into warehouses, and a builder for new ones.
PartialSlingReplicates between databases, files and object storage from a CLI and YAML; far fewer SaaS sources.
Airbyte
Sling
- v1.6.42026-09-28New database connectors: Firebolt, OpenSearch, DynamoDB (scan, batch write and delete_missing), LanceDB (with the DuckD…
- v1.6.32026-09-13See for more details.
- v1.6.22026-09-09See for more details.
- v1.6.12026-09-08Build execution status sync: Platform status reporting for build runs and per-model progress (BuildStatus / BuildModelS…
- v1.6.02026-08-31See for more details.
Airbyte
✓ signed The latest release, v2.0.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Sling
unsigned The latest release, v1.6.4, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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