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Both are batch/micro-batch tools. Airbyte supports 5-minute minimum sync intervals for cloud deployments, while AWS Glue focuses on scheduled batch jobs. For real-time, consider Kafka, Kinesis, or event-streaming platforms."},{"question":"Can I use Airbyte with AWS services?","answer":"Yes, Airbyte can load data into AWS services like S3, Redshift, and RDS via dedicated connectors. However, you lose the native integration benefits and built-in monitoring that AWS Glue provides within the AWS ecosystem."},{"question":"What's the total cost of ownership over 12 months?","answer":"Airbyte self-hosted: ~$12,000-30,000 (infrastructure + DevOps labor). Airbyte Cloud: ~$1,200-12,000 (depending on data volume). AWS Glue: ~$6,000-36,000+ (pay-per-DPU-hour for job runs, plus Data Catalog fees). 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