Potential solutions for exporting GA4 raw data from BQ to Snowflake(When GA4 raw data loaded in BQ)?

[sysph]

Hi there,

I am looking for some advice here. I thought of the following solutions for exporting GA4 raw data from BQ to Snowflake (When GA4 raw data loaded in BQ). What would be the easiest method for this task? 

• Snowpipe 
• Azure Data Factor
• Talend/ Stitch (ETL tools) (Maybe DBT as well?)
• Fivetran/ Matilion (Data integration platform)
• Python/ Java (in Google Cloud Function)
• Maybe Terraform?

Much appreciated for your help.  

[Snoshone07]

Hi @sysph exporting GA4 raw data from BigQuery to Snowflake can be done in several ways, and you’ve outlined some great options. Here’s a quick breakdown of the different approaches:

Comparing the Options:

Snowpipe – Ideal for real-time ingestion, but requires additional setup using cloud storage (e.g., GCS to S3) as a staging area.

Azure Data Factory – A good option if you're already working in Azure, but it adds complexity for a GCP-to-Snowflake transfer.

ETL Tools (Talend, Stitch, dbt) – Useful for transforming data before loading it into Snowflake, though some tools may require manual schema mapping.

Fivetran / Matillion – Fully managed and easy to set up, but costs can add up depending on data volume.

Python/Java (Cloud Function) – Highly flexible, but requires custom coding and proper error handling.

Terraform – More suitable for infrastructure automation rather than direct data movement.

Alternative: Windsor.ai

If you're looking for a simpler, automated solution, you might want to consider Windsor.ai:

• Directly integrates GA4 data into Snowflake
• No need to manage complex ETL pipelines
• Automatically adapts to schema changes
  
  Best Regards!