dbt
Transform data in your warehouse with SQL
Pricing
Free tier
Hybrid
Adoption
↗RisingLicense
Open Source
Data freshness
Verified · Jul 16, 2026Overview
What is dbt?
dbt (data build tool) is the standard for data transformation in modern data stacks. It enables analysts and engineers to transform data in their warehouse by writing SQL select statements, with built-in testing, documentation, version control, and lineage tracking. Supports Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, Databricks, and more.
Key differentiator
“Transform data in your warehouse with SQL”
Capability profile
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Who is it for?
✓ Best for
Analytics engineers and data teams who need reliable, tested, and documented data transformations
✕ Not a fit for
Real-time streaming data or ETL extract/load steps (dbt handles the T in ELT)
Cost structure
Pricing
Free Tier
Available
Starts at
Freemium
Model
Hybrid
Enterprise
None
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Next step
Get Started with dbt
Step-by-step setup guide with code examples and common gotchas.