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What is Elastic?
elastic.io is a low-code integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) that enables enterprises and SaaS companies to connect cloud and on-premises applications through visual flow building. The platform provides tools for integration, data visualization, intuitive data mapping, AI-powered data processing, and easy troubleshooting, allowing organizations to generate more value from their data with less distraction from core business operations.
Key features include 100+ ready-to-use connectors for major applications like Salesforce, SAP ByDesign, Microsoft Dynamics, cloud integration capabilities, hybrid integration for cloud-to-ground connections, API-led integration with REST/SOAP/ODATA support, AI-based connectors for embedding intelligence into workflows, low-code visual flow designer, reusable integration flows and components, JavaScript code support for custom logic, 24/7 monitoring and logging, data transformation and mapping, conditional routing, flow versioning, and SDKs for Node.js and Java. The platform processes over 6.5 million automation tasks per month and reduces integration project time by 80%.
The platform is designed for enterprise integration teams, SaaS companies looking to enhance their products with integration capabilities, IT teams needing cloud-to-cloud or cloud-to-on-premises data sync, and businesses requiring B2B partner integration. It serves high-growth e-commerce, telecom, and SaaS businesses that need to solve end-user integration problems without extensive custom development.
Elastic pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
elastic.io offers four pricing plans billed annually with a free 14-day trial requiring no credit card. The Startup plan costs €199/month and the Enterprise plan costs €999/month. White-label and Self-Hosting plans are available at custom pricing through quote request. All plans include standard features: AI-based connectors, configurable polling intervals, advanced retry and error handling, scalable parallel processing, SDKs (Node.js and Java) with documentation and samples, reusable integration flows and components, JavaScript code support, configurable error handling and alerts, low-code integration flow designer, 24/7 monitoring/logging/tracking, data transformation and mapping, conditional routing, flow versioning, two-factor authentication, SSO integration, and static IP support. Production license includes all 100+ pre-defined integration component templates.
Elastic pros
- 100+ ready-to-use pre-built connectors for mainstream applications
- Low-code visual flow designer for easy integration building
- 80% less time per integration project compared to custom development
- 6.5 million automation tasks processed per month
- AI-based connectors for embedding intelligence into workflows
- Hybrid integration supporting cloud-to-cloud and cloud-to-ground connections
- API-led integration with REST, SOAP, and ODATA protocol support
- Reusable integration flows and components reduce development effort by 80%
- Node.js and Java SDKs available for custom connector development
- 24/7 monitoring, logging, and detailed execution tracking
- Advanced retry and error handling with configurable strategies
- Scalable parallel processing with containerized execution
- Flow versioning for integration lifecycle management
- SSO integration with SAML or OAuth2 support
- Two-factor authentication (2FA) for enhanced security
- Static IP support for secure network configurations
- Configurable polling intervals for flexible data triggering
- JavaScript code support for custom logic within flows
- Conditional routing and data-driven branching capabilities
- Microservices-based cloud-native architecture for high scalability
Elastic cons
- No free tier available, only 14-day free trial
- Startup plan at €199/month may be expensive for small businesses
- Limited connector library compared to competitors like Zapier
- SAP connectors not available for all SAP variants
- Flow monitoring view needs improvement according to user reviews
- Server slowdown issues reported during initial setup by some users
- Data integration issues when using data from multiple sources
- Requires technical background for advanced customization
- No monthly billing option, only annual billing available
- White-label and self-hosting require custom quote pricing
Frequently asked questions about Elastic
Is there a free trial?
Yes, you can test the elastic.io iPaaS for two weeks (14 days). Please choose one of the plans listed (Startup or Enterprise) to sign up for the free 2-week trial. No credit card is required for the free trial.
Where can I find a list of all available connectors?
elastic.io has 100+ ready-to-use component templates. Popular APIs supported include major ERPs like SAP ByDesign and Microsoft Dynamics NAV, CRMs like Salesforce and Microsoft Dynamics CRM, numerous eCommerce and Finance connectors, and service-based components like Webhook, different types of databases, Amazon SNS, and many others. The documentation section under Components provides extensive documentation of all integration components.
How does elastic.io pricing compare with other iPaaS vendors?
elastic.io pricing is very cost-effective compared to other alternatives. The platform reduces integration project time by 80% and enables up to 80% reduction of own integration efforts through reusable components. Starting at €199/month for the Startup plan (billed annually), it offers enterprise-grade features including AI-based connectors, hybrid integration, and 24/7 monitoring at competitive prices.
What is an active step?
An active step refers to integration flow steps that are currently processing messages in the execution queue. In limited workspaces (used for development), the platform automatically stops all active flows after 8 hours, and any messages remaining in processing queues are removed when the time limit is reached. Full workspaces (for production) have no time restrictions on active flows.
What are Messages?
Messages are the data units being processed and transferred through integration flows. They flow through integration components and are transformed, routed, and synchronized between multiple applications or services. Messages can be in processing queues within integration flows, and their handling is managed through the platform's scalable parallel processing with containerized execution.
What are Contracts and Workspaces?
A contract is a client's enclosed environment within a tenant, usually backed by a formal contract. Each client can have multiple contracts, and each contract includes members, developer teams, and workspaces. A workspace is a smaller enclosed environment within a contract that contains integration flows and credentials. Workspaces are virtually separated from each other and come in two types: limited (for development, with 8-hour flow time restrictions) and full (for production, no time restrictions).
Can I use elastic.io iPaaS without technical background or programming skills?
Yes, elastic.io is a low-code platform designed for accessibility. The low-code integration flow designer allows you to design and orchestrate integrations using a visual flow builder combined with reusable components and configuration-driven logic. With 100+ pre-built connectors and intuitive data mapping tools, users can build integrations without extensive programming. However, for advanced customization, JavaScript code support and Node.js/Java SDKs are available.
Can I add new integration connectors?
Yes, you can add new integration connectors. The platform provides SDKs for Node.js and Java for developing custom connectors, with more SDKs coming soon. You can build your own API component from scratch using the programming language of your choice, or use one of the 100+ existing component templates as a starting point. Service-based components like Webhook and databases can also be extended to suit your needs.
What happens if I reach certain limits in my subscription?
The platform handles out-of-the-ordinary surges in data flow with its flexible cloud-native architecture built on microservices and Docker technology, which makes it scalable vertically and horizontally. If you need to scale beyond your current plan limits, you can contact sales to discuss upgrading to a higher tier (from Startup to Enterprise) or to custom plans like White-label or Self-Hosting for enterprise-wide integration projects.
What is Embedded Recipe feature?
Embedded Recipe is a feature that allows direct linking to a Recipe Deployment for end users who don't want to manage the elastic.io platform themselves. An eio customer can prepare a platform and compile a link for an end user so they can authenticate, update Credentials used in the Deployment, and restart Flows using them. The feature uses a URL format with platform_domain, recipeId, oneTimeToken, and optionally contractId parameters for authentication and recipe activation.