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RudderStack vs Census
RudderStack is a composable, open-source alternative to mParticle. See how each tool stacks up with data sources, pricing, features, and more. Request a demo to talk to our team and we'll help identify the right CDP for your use case.
About RudderStack
Real-time event streaming to cloud data warehouses and downstream destinations. Reverse ETL for activation from the cloud data warehouse.
About Census
Census delivers trusted data from the warehouse into all your operational tools, so every team can act on it. Supercharge your automation, workflows, and personalization with operational analytics, no engineering favors or custom scripts required.
Features
RudderStack
Census
Focus
Data ingestion into your cloud data warehouse / data lake; dbt models to build audiences in your warehouse, reverse ETL to activate data in third-party
Reverse ETL
Pricing
Event-based
Destination fields, sources, and user seats
SDK Sources
15+
None; API handles sourcing
Warehouse Destinations
All major cloud data warehouse and data lakes
-
Cloud Destinations
180+
50+
Real-time Streaming
Claims "on demand" sync capability
Real-time Cloud Destinations
Claims "on demand" sync capability
Real-time Event Transformations
RudderStack's JS and Python transformations enable you to transform event payloads in flight
No
Custom Sources
Yes; Webhooks enable you to collect data from any source
No
Custom Destinations
Yes; Webhooks enable you to send data to any destination
Yes via webhook
Warehouse Sync-times
Up to every 30 minutes
No; doesn't send data to warehouse
Stores Copies of Your Data
No
No
Vendor Lock-in
No
No
Security Certifications
SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR
SOC 2 Type 2, HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA and, Privacy Shield
Deployment Options
Cloud, VPC, and Open Source
Census-hosted and self-hosted Cloud