Nango vs. Unified.to: Build Your Own Unified API or Use One?

Nango and Unified.to provide solutions for connecting products to third-party SaaS APIs, but they differ in their approach to integration. Nango offers an integration infrastructure where users write TypeScript functions to directly interact with provider APIs, allowing customized models and retaining control over the integration logic, making it suitable for complex configurations like those in Salesforce or NetSuite. In contrast, Unified.to offers a managed unified API with predefined, normalized objects and a published capability matrix, allowing teams to integrate across multiple platforms without needing to write integration logic, which is ideal for those aiming for broad coverage without the depth of customization. While Nango's architecture allows for deeper, native access and control, Unified.to provides ease of use with its pass-through architecture, eliminating the need for managing data at rest in the integration layer. Both platforms are SOC 2 Type II certified and GDPR-compliant, but the choice between them depends on whether a team prioritizes control and depth of integration (Nango) or simplicity and breadth of integration coverage (Unified.to). For some teams, using both platforms may offer a balanced approach for specific needs, though it adds operational complexity.