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dlt vs Meltano
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| Fact | dlt | Meltano |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | Python |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 5.9k | 2.6k |
| Latest | 1.30.0 | v4.4.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 15 days between releases | about 22 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 39 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 12 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Fivetran. Alternatives to Fivetran →
PartialdltA Python library for loading data into warehouses, with schema inference and incremental loads.
PartialMeltanoRuns Singer taps and targets as code from a CLI, without a hosted UI.
dlt
- 1.30.02026-08-111. Failed load packages no longer auto-abort (#3557 @anuunchin) — auto_abort_on_terminal_error defaults to False. With…
- 1.29.12026-07-24Add instance requirement spec for jobs (#4262 @tetelio) — Jobs can now declare runner instance requirements via require…
- 1.29.02026-07-13ClickHouse staging-optimized replace strategy (#3927 @filipesilva) — ClickHouse now supports the staging-optimized repl…
- 1.28.22026-07-10This is a patch release that allows 1.28.x dlt to use future versions of dlthub-client
- 1.28.12026-06-191. Dropped Python 3.9 support (#4074 @Travior) — Python 3.9 reached end-of-life on 2025-10-31. dlt no longer tests agai…
dlt
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Meltano
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