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DataChannel

by DataChannel · Gurugram, Haryana

ELT, reverse ETL and conversational BI platform for moving data into warehouses.

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Starting price
Free · paid from $399/month
Starter includes 5M rows/month
Free trial / plan
Free plan
1M rows/month, 2 sources; 14-day trial on paid plans
Deployment
Cloud
Web
App Advisor rating
4.2
transparency & India fit

What is DataChannel?

DataChannel's paid plans start at $399 a month for 5 million rows, and there is a free tier capped at 1 million rows and 2 data sources. Few ETL tools sold in India have connectors built for the Indian D2C stack. The Gurugram team has prebuilt pipelines for Unicommerce, Shiprocket, Razorpay, Flipkart Seller, Myntra, Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, Zepto, GoKwik, EasyEcom and Delhivery. As data pipeline software for Indian e-commerce brands it is easy to shortlist, and the customer list on its homepage reflects that focus: Wakefit, The Souled Store, Neemans, Plix and WowSkinScience.

The platform covers three jobs. ELT pulls data from more than 100 managed connectors into Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, ClickHouse, PostgreSQL or cloud storage. Reverse ETL sends modelled data back to ad and marketing tools, with a no-code audience builder. Neo, an AI analyst sold as an add-on, answers questions about the data in plain English. If you don't run a warehouse, DataChannel will host a managed BigQuery one for $200 a month with 50 GB included. Transformations can be written in SQL or dbt.

There are a few drawbacks. Pricing is in US dollars only, billed monthly, and the website shows no INR rates or GST treatment. Row-based pricing makes your bill rise with order volume: Starter charges $25 for each extra million rows. The Professional plan is listed with 30 million rows and $15 overage on its pricing card but 20 million and $10 in the comparison table, so get the figure confirmed in writing. Independent reviews are sparse. Its Shopify App Store listing has only 6 ratings.

To buy, you start a 14-day trial that needs no card and drops to the free plan when it ends. Starter includes unlimited sources, destinations, users and transformations, so most brands pay according to how many rows they move rather than how many seats they use. For a brand doing a few lakh orders a month across Shopify, marketplaces and ads, Starter plus a managed warehouse comes to about $600 a month before tax.

What works well

  • +Prebuilt connectors for Unicommerce, Shiprocket, Flipkart, Myntra and quick-commerce apps
  • +Free plan includes 1M rows, 2 sources and a 50 GB warehouse
  • +Starter allows unlimited users, sources, destinations and transformations
  • +ELT, reverse ETL and an AI analyst come from one vendor
  • +Managed BigQuery warehouse option saves brands from running their own
  • +ISO 27001:2022, GDPR and HIPAA compliance listed on the website
  • +14-day trial needs no credit card and falls back to the free tier

What to watch out for

  • −Prices are only in US dollars, with no INR or GST details published
  • −Row-based overage makes costs climb quickly during sale seasons
  • −Professional row limits conflict between the pricing card and the comparison table
  • −Chat support starts at Professional; Starter gets email and tickets only
  • −Very few independent reviews; Shopify listing has just 6 ratings

Best suited for: Indian D2C brands that need data pipeline software for marketplace and Shopify data · Teams consolidating Flipkart, Myntra, Amazon and ad spend into one warehouse · Marketers syncing warehouse audiences back to Facebook and Google Ads · Small analytics teams that prefer a managed warehouse over running BigQuery

DataChannel at a glance

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DataChannel features

Researched from DataChannel's official product pages · updated October 2026.

ELT pipelines

  • 100+ managed source connectors
  • Scheduling and orchestration flows
  • SQL and dbt transformations
  • Change data capture

Reverse ETL

  • Sync warehouse data to business tools
  • No-code audience builder
  • 20+ destinations
  • Warehouse alerts to Slack

Warehouses and storage

  • Snowflake, BigQuery and Redshift
  • ClickHouse, PostgreSQL, MySQL and MS SQL
  • Amazon S3, Azure Blob and Google Cloud Storage
  • Managed BigQuery warehouse option

AI and access control

  • Neo conversational AI analyst
  • Business glossary for Neo
  • Configurable data access for AI queries
  • Role-based access and user permissions

AI capabilities

  • Neo answers questions about warehouse data in plain English (add-on, $99/month for 500 questions)

DataChannel pricing (USD)

Source

Every edition as published by the vendor · free trial: 14 days, no credit card; converts to the Free plan afterwards. Prices exclude GST unless stated. Full DataChannel pricing breakdown

Free

$0

Forever free

  • 1M rows per month
  • 2 data sources and 1 reverse ETL destination
  • 5 user accounts
  • 50 GB managed warehouse
  • 24x5 email support

Starter

$399 /month

Monthly; $25 per additional million rows over 5M

  • 5M rows per month
  • Unlimited sources, destinations and users
  • Unlimited orchestration flows and transformations
  • Email and ticket support

Professional

$899 /month

Monthly; $15 per additional million rows over 30M (pricing card)

  • Everything in Starter
  • Custom connector development
  • Management API access
  • Guided onboarding and unlimited log retention
  • Chat support

Enterprise

$1,999 /month onward

Custom rows and terms

  • Multiple workspaces
  • Dedicated Slack support
  • Dedicated account manager
  • Priority connector development

Other pricing options & add-ons

  • Ask Neo AI analyst

    500 questions; $5 per extra 25

    $99/month

  • Managed BigQuery warehouse

    50 GB included; $100 per extra 50 GB

    $200/month

  • • Prices shown in dollars; no INR prices or GST treatment published.
  • • Professional plan shows 30M rows and $15 overage on the card but 20M rows and $10 in the comparison table.
Buying for a team? App Advisor can get you a volume quote and any partner discount available.

Integrations, security & India

Integrations

  • Unicommerce
  • Shiprocket
  • Razorpay
  • Flipkart Seller and Flipkart Ads
  • Myntra Partner Portal
  • Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart and Zepto
  • GoKwik, EasyEcom and ClickPost
  • Delhivery and iThink Logistics
  • Zoho Books
  • Shopify, Amazon Marketplace, Facebook Ads and Google Ads

Security & compliance

  • ISO 27001:2022 badge on the website
  • GDPR data protection guidelines published
  • HIPAA compliance listed
  • Customisable access control and user permissions

For Indian businesses

  • Team is based in Gurugram, per the About page and Shopify developer listing.
  • Connectors for Indian platforms: Unicommerce, Shiprocket, Razorpay, Flipkart, Myntra, Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy Instamart, GoKwik, Delhivery.
  • Named customers include Indian D2C brands Wakefit, The Souled Store, Neemans, Plix and WowSkinScience.
  • Pricing is published only in US dollars; no INR or GST figures on the pricing page.

What reviewers say about DataChannel

Scores published on independent review sites — follow the links for the full reviews.

Is DataChannel the best choice for you?

Best choice if you are…

  • Indian D2C brands that need data pipeline software for marketplace and Shopify data
  • Teams consolidating Flipkart, Myntra, Amazon and ad spend into one warehouse
  • Marketers syncing warehouse audiences back to Facebook and Google Ads
  • Small analytics teams that prefer a managed warehouse over running BigQuery

Look elsewhere if you are…

  • Companies needing invoices in INR with GST from the price list itself
  • Enterprises with huge row volumes that want flat, predictable pricing
  • Businesses outside e-commerce whose sources aren't in the connector catalogue
Still comparing? Get an unbiased shortlist and demos arranged for free.
Sources (6) · updated October 2026

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Specifications

Category
Business intelligence & dashboards
Vendor
DataChannel
Headquarters
Gurugram, Haryana
Founded
Not published
Pricing model
Subscription
Starting price
Paid plans
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web
Best for
Small business, SMB, Mid-market
Made in India
Yes

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DataChannel — frequently asked questions

What is DataChannel pricing?+

DataChannel has a free plan with 1 million rows a month. Starter costs $399 a month for 5 million rows, with $25 for each extra million. Professional is $899 a month and Enterprise starts at $1,999. Ask Neo AI costs $99 a month extra, and a managed BigQuery warehouse costs $200 a month.

Is DataChannel priced in INR with GST?+

No. DataChannel publishes its prices only in US dollars, and the pricing page says nothing about GST or rupee billing. The team is based in Gurugram, so Indian companies should ask sales whether they can be invoiced in INR with a GST invoice. This matters if you plan to claim input tax credit.

Does DataChannel have a free trial or free plan?+

Yes, it has both. DataChannel gives a 14-day trial of all features and destinations, and you don't need a credit card. When the trial ends, the account moves to the Forever Free plan. That plan includes 1 million rows a month, 2 data sources, 1 reverse ETL destination, 5 users and a 50 GB managed warehouse.

Does DataChannel connect to Unicommerce, Flipkart and Myntra?+

Yes. DataChannel's integrations page lists Unicommerce, Flipkart Seller, Flipkart Ads and several Myntra portals. It also lists Shiprocket, Razorpay, Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, Zepto, GoKwik, EasyEcom and Delhivery. This Indian e-commerce coverage is its main advantage over global ETL tools, which often do not support these marketplaces.

DataChannel vs Fivetran: which suits Indian brands?+

DataChannel is usually the better fit for Indian D2C brands, because it has ready connectors for Unicommerce, Flipkart, Myntra and quick-commerce apps. It also bundles reverse ETL and an optional managed warehouse. Fivetran has a much bigger global connector library and more independent reviews. Before you choose, check that every source you use is in the connector list.

Which data warehouses does DataChannel support?+

DataChannel loads data into Snowflake, Google BigQuery, Amazon Redshift, ClickHouse, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MS SQL, MongoDB and DynamoDB. It can also write to Amazon S3, Azure Blob Storage, Google Cloud Storage and Google Sheets. If you don't have a warehouse, DataChannel can host a managed BigQuery warehouse for $200 a month.

Is DataChannel secure for customer and order data?+

DataChannel lists ISO 27001:2022, GDPR and HIPAA compliance on its website. It also has customisable access controls and role-based user permissions. These compliance claims apply to all plans, including Starter. If you handle sensitive customer data, ask for the ISO certificate and the data-hosting region before you sign.

What is Ask Neo in DataChannel?+

Neo is DataChannel's AI data analyst. It lets your team ask questions about warehouse data in plain English. It uses a business glossary and configurable data access, so answers follow your own metric definitions. Neo costs $99 a month on top of your plan and includes 500 questions, with $5 for each additional 25.

How long does DataChannel take to set up?+

DataChannel does not publish a standard setup time. Connectors are prebuilt and no-code, so a simple pipeline from Shopify or a marketplace into a warehouse can usually be set up during the 14-day trial. Guided onboarding comes with the Professional plan, and custom connector development is available on Professional and Enterprise.

Where is the DataChannel login page?+

DataChannel's login is at https://console.datachannel.co/login, linked from its official website.

How do I sign up for DataChannel?+

New accounts are created at https://console.datachannel.co/register on DataChannel's official site.

How much does DataChannel cost?+

DataChannel publishes its plans at https://www.datachannel.co/pricing. It offers a free plan. Check that page for current prices, as plans change.

Does DataChannel have a free trial?+

Yes. DataChannel's official site offers a free trial.

Is DataChannel secure and compliant?+

DataChannel's official site states GDPR, HIPAA compliance.

What is DataChannel?+

DataChannel is business intelligence & dashboards by DataChannel, an Indian company from Gurugram. ELT, reverse ETL and conversational BI platform for moving data into warehouses.

How much does DataChannel cost?+

DataChannel is a paid product. Check DataChannel's official pricing page for current plans, or request a quote through App Advisor.

Does DataChannel offer a free trial or free plan?+

App Advisor's listing records a free trial for DataChannel. Confirm the current trial terms on DataChannel's official site.

Is DataChannel made in India?+

Yes. DataChannel is built by DataChannel, headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana.

Who is DataChannel best suited for?+

DataChannel suits small business, smb, mid-market buyers looking for business intelligence & dashboards.

What are the best alternatives to DataChannel?+

Popular alternatives in business intelligence & dashboards include Zoho Analytics, Helical Insight, Redash. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is DataChannel deployed?+

DataChannel is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.

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