The Right ETL Frequency for Reporting: Daily or Real-Time?

Tips Aug 12 2025
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Make decisions with cost-benefit analysis

Determine ETL frequency based on business need, SLO, and cost criteria; See that real time is not always the best option.

Strike a balance of cost and value with hybrid ETL.

How to Determine ETL Frequency?

The right ETL frequency depends on business goals. Some metrics are sufficient with daily batching, while others require streaming.

Decision Criteria

  • Usage scenario and tolerated latency
  • Functional cost and infrastructure overhead
  • Data quality and remediation processes

Hybrid Approach

Stream critical metrics and run operational reports daily. Cost and complexity remain under control.