Software profile

Hightouch

A composable CDP and reverse ETL platform that activates data from your warehouse, with a free tier and usage-based paid plans.

  • Free tier
  • Usage-based
  • Cloud
  • Composable
  • Vendor documentation

by HightouchCustomer Data PlatformsComposable CDP and reverse ETL

  • Verified 10 Nov 2026Sources are dated on this profile
  • 1 sourceLinked, typed and dated
  • Vendor and official documentationHow this profile was compiled
  • Not an endorsementStack18 has not tested this product
Quick answer

What is Hightouch?

Hightouch is a composable customer data platform and reverse ETL tool that syncs data from a warehouse to 300+ business tools, with audience building and an agentic marketing platform.

  • Best forData-led teams activating warehouse data without a separate CDP database
  • Team size fitSmall teams, Mid-size teams, Large enterprises
  • PricingFree Basic Reverse ETL (2 active syncs); paid plans usage-based by quote.
  • Main limitationPaid prices are not published.
  • AlternativesRudderStack, Twilio Segment, Salesforce Data 360 (Data Cloud) · compare all
Overview

Hightouch overview: who it is for and what it does.

Hightouch turns the data warehouse into a CDP: it syncs models and audiences from Snowflake, BigQuery, Databricks and others to marketing, sales and ad tools.

Hightouch's pricing page lists a free Basic Reverse ETL tier (up to 2 active syncs, unlimited destinations and seats), a usage-based Composable CDP with products such as Reverse ETL, Events and Customer Studio, and an Agentic Marketing Platform.

Pricing is based on actual usage with no MTU limits and no caps on sources, destinations or seats; unit costs fall as usage grows. Prices are given on request.

Main problem it solves

Lets teams activate warehouse data in every business tool.

Typical customer segment

Startups through enterprises with a data warehouse.

Target users

  • Data teams
  • Marketing operations
  • Growth and lifecycle marketers

Primary use cases

  • Reverse ETL
  • Audience building
  • Ad audience syncs
  • AI-driven personalisation

What makes it distinct

  • Warehouse-native composable CDP.
  • No MTU limits.
  • Unlimited seats.
Key features

Hightouch features explained.

Plans

Basic Reverse ETL
Free; 2 active syncs.
Composable CDP
Usage-based; choose products.
Agentic Marketing Platform
Usage-based; personalised actions.

Pricing basis

Usage
Charged on actual usage.
No caps
Sources, destinations and seats.
Scale
Unit costs fall with volume.

Products

Reverse ETL
300+ destinations.
Hightouch Events
Event collection.
Customer Studio
Audience builder.
Pricing

Hightouch pricing and plans.

Prices from a vendor-published source. Checked 10 Nov 2026 against Hightouch.

Pricing model

Usage-based; prices by demo.

Free plan

Yes (2 syncs)

Free trial

Not documented

Hightouch plans and prices (USD)

  • Basic Reverse ETL

    Free

    Free

    2 active syncs.

  • Composable CDP

    Usage-based (quote)

    Annual

    Unlimited seats.

  • Agentic Marketing Platform

    Usage-based (quote)

    Annual

    Personalised actions.

Hightouch does not publish paid prices.

Prices change. Confirm current plans and terms on the vendor's site before you decide.

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Integrations and compatibility

Hightouch integrations, API and platforms.

Important integrations

  • Snowflake, BigQuery, Databricks
  • 300+ destinations

Supported platforms

  • Web

API

Not reviewed for this profile.

Data import and export

Not reviewed for this profile.

Integration coverage was not assessed in full. Check Hightouch's integrations directory and documentation for your tools.

Strengths, limitations and best fit

Hightouch pros and cons.

Strengths, limitations and best fit. Each point cites a source; editorial summaries are not customer reviews.

Strengths

  • Free tier with unlimited destinations and seats. [1]
  • No MTU limits. [1]
  • Unit costs fall with scale. [1]

Limitations

  • Paid prices are not published. [1]
  • Requires a data warehouse. [1]
  • Free tier limited to 2 active syncs. [1]

Best for

  • Data-led teams activating warehouse data without a separate CDP database
  • Companies on Snowflake, BigQuery or Databricks
  • Marketing teams with data support

May be less suited to

  • Teams without a warehouse
  • Buyers wanting published prices
How it compares

Hightouch compared with similar customer data platforms.

Summaries come from each profile. This is a side-by-side aid, not a ranking.

ProductPricing modelEntry priceFree tierArchitectureBest for
HightouchUsage-basedFree tier; paid by quoteYes (2 syncs)ComposableWarehouse activation
Adobe Real-Time CDPQuote per 1,000 profilesNot publishedNoPackaged (AEP)Adobe enterprises
BloomreachQuote: module + usage~$19K/yr (estimate)NoCommerce suiteEcommerce brands
Insider OneQuote by MAUNot publishedNoSuite (CDP + engagement)B2C brands
mParticleQuote; creditsNot publishedNoPackaged, mobile-firstMobile consumer brands
RudderStackUsage (events/MTUs)~$750/mo Starter (reported)Yes (10K events)Warehouse-nativeData teams

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Comparisons

Hightouch vs competitors: head-to-head comparisons.

Each comparison has a feature table, pricing side by side, strengths and limits, and best-fit scenarios.

Compare Hightouch with all its alternatives in one table →

Discussions

Hightouch discussions and buying questions.

No published discussions mention this product yet.

FAQ

Hightouch questions and answers

What is Hightouch used for?

Hightouch is a composable customer data platform and reverse ETL tool that syncs data from a warehouse to 300+ business tools, with audience building and an agentic marketing platform. Typical uses include reverse ETL, audience building, ad audience syncs, aI-driven personalisation.

Is Hightouch free?

Basic Reverse ETL is free for up to 2 active syncs with unlimited destinations and seats.

How is Hightouch priced?

By usage, with no MTU limits; prices are provided on request.

What is a composable CDP?

A CDP that runs on your existing data warehouse instead of copying data into a separate database.

How does Hightouch compare with its competitors?

Stack18 publishes head-to-head comparisons of Twilio Segment vs Hightouch, each with a feature table, pricing and best-fit scenarios.

What are the main alternatives to Hightouch?

The main alternatives to Hightouch covered on Stack18 are RudderStack, Twilio Segment and Salesforce Data 360 (Data Cloud). RudderStack may suit data teams that want a Segment-style pipeline built around their warehouse. Twilio Segment may suit product and data teams standardising event tracking across tools. Salesforce Data 360 (Data Cloud) may suit Salesforce customers unifying data for marketing, service and Agentforce. See the Hightouch alternatives guide for a side-by-side table.

What are the pros and cons of Hightouch?

Strengths: Free tier with unlimited destinations and seats. No MTU limits. Limitations: Paid prices are not published. Requires a data warehouse.

Who is Hightouch best for?

Hightouch may suit data-led teams activating warehouse data without a separate CDP database; companies on Snowflake, BigQuery or Databricks; marketing teams with data support. It may be less suited to teams without a warehouse; buyers wanting published prices.

What integrations does Hightouch support?

Documented integrations and ecosystem items include Snowflake, BigQuery, Databricks, 300+ destinations. API: Not reviewed for this profile.

When was the Hightouch profile last verified?

Sources for this profile were last reviewed on 10 Nov 2026. 1 source is listed under Sources, and prices and plans can change, so confirm with the vendor.

Sources and freshness

Where this information comes from.

  1. Hightouch pricing Hightouch Official Accessed 10 Nov 2026

Scope: This profile is based on the vendor's own published plan documentation. Capabilities were not tested.

Facts come from Hightouch's pricing page. Capabilities were not tested.

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