FLIP vs Onix Raven Migration automation and capabilities compared
FLIP vs Onix Raven, formerly Datametica Raven: compare automation claims, syntax and data validation, platform coverage and delivery, and see how FLIP automates up to 80% of a migration with proof built in.
FLIP ETL Migration Demo
A FLIP demo from Kanerika’s YouTube channel shows ETL artifacts converted and ready to run.
Ratings and Reviews for FLIP
Reviews quoted as published on G2, Capterra and Gartner Peer Insights.
4.9/531 reviews on G2
Moved Our Entire SSIS Environment to Fabric Without Losing a Single Record
“The 99.9% data integrity during migration was the number that mattered most to us. We also saw a 30% improvement in processing speeds after going live.”
Conor L.Founder, Manufacturing · May 2026
5.0/5FLIP · 5 reviews on Capterra
Real Time Dashboards with great value and support
“Since we started using Flip, our managers save hours every week on reporting and we make faster decisions on real-time data we trust.”
Ryan A. M.Owner, Computer Software · Sep 2025
4.7/53 reviews on Gartner
Business logic well validated, with strong communication and clear documentation
“The Kanerika team was very responsive and motivated. We are preparing to move into a second phase with them to operationalize the solution.”
Director of Data and AnalyticsReal Estate, 50M-1B USD · Sep 2026
Two Tools. Different Conversion Approaches.
One is a migration platform you run in your network. The other is a translation agent delivered by Onix.
Kanerika FLIP
A migration platform for ETL, BI and RPA
FLIP combines automated assessment, conversion and data reconciliation with Kanerika engineers. It runs in Docker inside your network, reads metadata only, and automates up to 80% of migration work.
Choose FLIP when
- You want data proven against the original, not only syntax checked.
- Conversion must stay inside your own network, on metadata only.
- You need ETL, BI and RPA migration handled in a single program.
Onix Raven
A translation agent inside the Wingspan platform
Raven converts code between licensed source-target dialect pairs and is delivered through cloud marketplaces, an Onix-hosted service or a conversion engagement. Pelican handles data validation separately.
Choose Onix when
- Your targets include BigQuery, Snowflake, Redshift, Synapse or Databricks.
- You want Onix to deliver conversion as a service or an engagement.
- You will add Pelican, a separate Wingspan agent, for data validation.
FLIP and Onix Raven at a Glance
Published capabilities and claims, side by side.
| Consideration | FLIP | Onix Raven |
|---|---|---|
| Migration scope | ETL, BI and RPA migration paths, with reconciliation, orchestration and data quality after cutover. | Code conversion agent inside the Wingspan platform, with Pelican as the separate data validation agent. |
| Platforms | Published paths for ETL platforms, six BI tools moving to Power BI, and UiPath moving to Power Automate. | Sources include Informatica, DataStage, SSIS, Talend and Alteryx; targets include BigQuery, Snowflake, Redshift, Synapse and Databricks. |
| Automation | Up to 80% of a data platform migration automated; Kanerika engineers handle the remaining 20 to 30%. | 100% automated conversion in its headline, with the Onix team supporting complex cases that automation does not handle. |
| Stated gains | Client results are published per migration, such as 70% less manual effort and 80% faster data refresh. | 2x faster at half the cost for Raven, and 3x faster with more than 50% less manual effort for Wingspan. |
| Validation | Row-count reconciliation, hash-based checksums and parallel runs compare migrated output with the original. | 100% syntax validation in Raven, and row and cell-level data comparison in the separate Pelican agent. |
| Delivery | Runs in Docker inside your own network and processes metadata only, with Kanerika engineers supporting. | Through cloud marketplaces, as a service within the Onix environment, or as part of a full conversion engagement. |
| Licensing and start | Migration ROI calculator, a demo, or FLIP plans on Microsoft Marketplace, which is MACC-eligible. | Translation only between licensed source-target dialect pairs, with a demo available. |
Why FLIP Wins on Automation and Validation
Where FLIP stands apart on migration automation and platform capabilities.
Proven delivery, bought your way
FLIP is available direct or on Microsoft Marketplace with MACC eligibility, and Kanerika holds ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II and CMMI Level 3.
Metadata-only processing in your network
FLIP runs through Docker inside your infrastructure and processes metadata only, so sensitive logic and data remain in the environment you already govern.
Data proven, not only syntax
Output is reconciled by row count and hash-based checksums, then run in parallel with the original system, so equivalence is shown with real data.
Coverage across ETL, BI and RPA
One platform handles ETL migration paths, six BI tools moving to Power BI, and UiPath moving to Power Automate, with Kanerika engineers supporting each program.
An automation figure with its remainder
FLIP automates up to 80% of migration work, and the assessment names the manual remainder, the 20 to 30% of logic that Kanerika engineers handle.
Capabilities that outlast the project
After cutover the same platform reconciles data, orchestrates pipelines, checks data quality, automates documents and applies governance with lineage and audit trails.
Bring the Code Others Hand to People.
Choose the mappings with the most custom logic. We will assess them, show what FLIP converts and what stays manual, and prove the data matches inside your network.
Key Evaluation Criteria for Code Migration
Onix and FLIP compared on the criteria that decide a migration.
What does automation cover?
OnixOnix’s headline says 100% automated conversion, while its FAQ says the Onix team supports complex cases that automation misses.
FLIPUp to 80% is automated, and Kanerika engineers handle the 20 to 30% that FLIP cannot automate.
How is the data proven?
OnixRaven states 100% syntax validation, while Pelican, a separate agent, compares data row by row and cell by cell.
FLIPRow-count reconciliation, hash-based checksums and parallel runs compare migrated data with the original system.
Where does the conversion run?
OnixRaven is delivered through cloud marketplaces, as a service within the Onix environment, or in a full conversion engagement.
FLIPFLIP runs in Docker inside your own network and processes metadata only, with Kanerika engineers supporting.
How is the tool licensed?
OnixRaven translates only between licensed source-target dialect pairs, and a demo is available for evaluation.
FLIPUse the migration ROI calculator, book a demo or review FLIP plans published on Microsoft Marketplace.
Onix Claims Worth Validating
Public statements to confirm in writing before you decide.
Automation headline and FAQ
Raven’s headline promises 100% automated conversion, while its FAQ describes automating the majority of the work with the Onix team supporting complex cases.
How FLIP approaches itAssessment first shows the manual remainder up front, so scope is agreed before work starts.
Syntax and data validation
Raven states 100% syntax validation, while cell-level and row-level data comparison is handled by Pelican, a separate Wingspan validation agent.
How FLIP approaches itReconciliation by row count and checksum, plus parallel runs, is part of every FLIP migration.
Speed claims differ by product
Raven cites 2x faster at half the cost, while Wingspan cites 3x faster with more than 50% less manual effort.
How FLIP approaches itFLIP states up to 80% automation and lets you test it on your own mappings first.
Licensed dialect pairs
Raven translates only between licensed source-target dialect pairs, and is delivered through marketplaces, an Onix-hosted service or a conversion engagement.
How FLIP approaches itFLIP covers published ETL, BI and RPA paths and can be bought direct or through Microsoft Marketplace.
How FLIP Automates a Migration, Start to Cutover
FLIP links every stage, and Kanerika engineers handle exceptions, approvals and production readiness.
Assess your estate before you commit
FLIP scans legacy repositories, inventories every asset, maps dependencies and flags conversion gaps, so scope and migration waves are planned from facts, not estimates.
Convert workloads automatically
Supported workloads are converted into target-platform assets automatically, while complex logic and unsupported patterns are routed to Kanerika engineers for review and redesign.
Validate against the source
Row-count and checksum reconciliation compares migrated data with source outputs, and parallel runs surface any differences long before the production cutover is scheduled.
Deploy with a rollback plan
Deployment support, user acceptance testing, rollback planning and post-migration monitoring close out the program, with one accountable team from the first scan to go-live.
FLIP Results Across ETL, BI and RPA
Published Kanerika case studies where FLIP did the conversion.
ETL migration
70%
less manual migration effort
- 60% faster time-to-delivery
- 45% lower total migration cost
Global building-materials manufacturer
ETL migration
45%
faster reporting cycles
- 38% lower maintenance costs
- 60% faster analytics turnaround
Global fintech firm
BI migration
80%
faster data refresh and reporting
- 70% less reporting maintenance
- 40% lower infrastructure and licensing costs
Global interconnect-solutions maker
RPA migration
90 days
to move a codebase built over two years
- 75% lower annual licensing costs
- 50% less effort with automated migration
Trax
See the Data Match Before You Cut Over
Review your workloads with Kanerika to define migration scope, automation coverage and validation needs before you commit to a tool.
FLIP vs Onix Raven: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between FLIP and Onix Raven?
Raven is a code conversion agent inside Onix’s Wingspan platform, licensed per source-target dialect pair. FLIP is a migration platform for ETL, BI and RPA that automates up to 80% of migration work and reconciles data inside your network.
Is Onix Raven the same as Datametica Raven?
Raven is now sold by Onix, which acquired Datametica. Onix describes Raven as the code conversion agent inside its Wingspan platform, with Pelican as the separate validation agent.
Is Onix Raven really 100% automated?
Onix’s headline says 100% automated conversion, while its FAQ says Raven automates the majority of the work and the Onix team supports complex cases. Kanerika states up to 80% for FLIP and shows the remainder in the assessment.
Does Onix Raven validate data or only syntax?
Raven states 100% syntax validation. Onix describes Pelican as a separate agent for row-level and cell-level data validation. FLIP reconciles data by row count and checksum and runs parallel periods as part of the migration.
How much does Onix Raven cost?
Raven is licensed by source-target dialect pair, so cost depends on how many pairs your estate needs. Ask Onix for pair-based pricing, and size FLIP with the migration ROI calculator before comparing the two.
Where does Onix run the conversion?
Onix lists three delivery models for Raven: cloud marketplaces, a service within the Onix environment, or a full conversion engagement. FLIP runs in Docker inside your network and processes metadata only.
Is FLIP secure enough to run on sensitive code and data?
Yes. FLIP runs in Docker inside your infrastructure and processes metadata only, so source code and business data stay in your network. Kanerika holds ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II and CMMI Level 3. The platform applies lineage, audit trails and role-based access.
What results has Kanerika reported from FLIP migrations?
Kanerika publishes four FLIP case studies. An ETL migration for a building-materials manufacturer cut manual effort by 70%, delivered 60% faster and lowered total cost by 45%. A BI migration for an interconnect-solutions maker gave 80% faster data refresh and 40% lower infrastructure and licensing costs. An RPA migration for Trax moved a two-year codebase in 90 days and cut annual licensing costs by 75%.
What are the best alternatives to Onix Raven?
Kanerika FLIP is an alternative when you want data reconciled rather than only syntax checked, conversion that stays inside your network, and ETL, BI and RPA covered in one program. Compare both on a pilot.
Which is better, FLIP or Onix Raven?
Choose FLIP for automation backed by data reconciliation, in-network processing and coverage across ETL, BI and RPA. Choose Onix when you want conversion delivered by Onix into its listed targets. Settle it with a pilot.
Sources and disclaimer
Onix Raven
- Onix Raven: the Transformer, code translation tool
- Onix Pelican: the Validator, data validation tool
- Onix Wingspan
- Onix and Microsoft Azure
- Onix blog: why automated cloud modernization is imperative and how Raven can help
- Onix blog: a year of growth after the Datametica acquisition
- Onix leadership spotlight (lists ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type 2 and PCI DSS)
Kanerika
- Migration services and supported FLIP paths
- FLIP product page
- Case study: Informatica to Talend migration
- Case study: Informatica to Alteryx migration
- Case study: QlikView to Power BI
- Case study: UiPath to Power Automate for Trax
- Case study: Informatica to Microsoft Fabric (also lists certifications)
- YouTube: IBM DataStage to Databricks Migration with FLIP (Demo)
Disclaimer: This comparison is based on publicly available information from the linked sources, accessed November 10, 2026. It was prepared by Kanerika, the provider of FLIP, and is not an independent benchmark or an exhaustive product review. Product features, availability, pricing and terms may change. Selection guidance reflects Kanerika’s assessment of the cited information. Vendor statements and client results have not been independently tested; case-study results reflect individual engagements, not head-to-head benchmarks, and no performance, cost or migration outcome is guaranteed. Reviews are quoted as published on third-party platforms and may be out of date. All product names and trademarks belong to their respective owners. References to Onix or Datametica do not imply affiliation, sponsorship or endorsement. If anything here is inaccurate or out of date, tell us and we will correct it.
