Best 20+ Tools for Data Engineers in 2025

SurrealDB is a database that handles multiple types of data storage without needing different database systems. Think of it as one tool that can work like a traditional database with rows and columns, a document store like MongoDB, and a graph database for connected data—all at the same time.

PlanetScale is a database hosting service that runs on cloud platforms like AWS and Google Cloud. It supports two database types: Vitess for MySQL workloads and native Postgres for PostgreSQL applications. Both options come with high availability built in, using one primary database and two backup copies spread across different data centers.

Hydra is a serverless analytics database that runs on Postgres. It uses columnar storage to compress your data by up to 15 times, which makes queries much faster and storage much cheaper. The platform automatically scales computing power up or down based on your needs, so you never pay for resources you're not using.

Turso is a database service that takes SQLite and makes it ready for large-scale production use. You can create as many databases as you need, and they work just like SQLite but with added cloud features. Each database can be replicated to different parts of the world, making your app faster for users everywhere.

Milvus is a database specifically built to store and search vector embeddings. When you use AI models to process text, images, or other data, they create numerical vectors that represent the meaning of that data. Milvus organizes these vectors so you can quickly find similar items.

Neon is a cloud database service built on Postgres, the most trusted open source database. It separates storage and computing power into two independent parts, allowing each to scale separately. This design means your database can grow or shrink automatically based on your needs, and it can even scale down to zero when not in use to save money.

Nhost is a complete backend service that provides everything needed to build modern applications. You get a PostgreSQL database, a real-time GraphQL API, user authentication with multiple sign-in options, file storage for images and documents, and the ability to run custom code.

SnapLogic is an Integration Platform as a Service that connects your business apps and data sources together. Think of it as a bridge that lets different software talk to each other. Instead of hiring programmers to build custom connections, SnapLogic gives you ready-made building blocks called Snaps.

Celigo is an integration platform as a service that connects different business applications so they can share information and work together. Instead of manually entering the same data into multiple systems, Celigo automatically moves information between your tools in real time.

Boomi is an integration platform as a service that connects different applications, databases, and systems in your business. Think of it as a translator that helps all your software speak the same language. Whether you use Salesforce for customer management, SAP for business operations, or cloud services like AWS, Boomi can link them together.