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SymmetricDS

Open source software for database and file synchronization.

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Overview

SymmetricDS is open-source software for database and file synchronization with multi-master replication, filtered synchronization, and transformation capabilities. It is designed to scale for a large number of nodes, work across low-bandwidth connections, and withstand periods of network outage.

✨ Key Features

  • Open-Source
  • Cross-platform database replication
  • Multi-master replication
  • Filtered synchronization (rows and columns)
  • Data transformation
  • Works over low-bandwidth networks
  • Conflict detection and resolution
  • File synchronization

🎯 Key Differentiators

  • Open-source and highly extensible
  • Excellent support for a wide range of heterogeneous databases
  • Robustness in low-bandwidth and offline scenarios

Unique Value: SymmetricDS provides a highly configurable and robust open-source platform for replicating and synchronizing data across a wide array of different databases and file systems.

🎯 Use Cases (5)

Database Replication Data Synchronization across multiple locations Cloud data integration Data warehousing Offline data capture

✅ Best For

  • Keeping a central database in sync with multiple remote or retail store databases.
  • Replicating data between different database platforms (e.g., Oracle to PostgreSQL).

💡 Check With Vendor

Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:

  • Users who require a fully managed, no-code cloud service without any self-hosting.

🏆 Alternatives

Oracle GoldenGate Qlik Replicate DBConvert

Offers a cost-effective and more flexible open-source alternative to expensive proprietary replication tools, with strong capabilities for distributed and occasionally connected systems.

💻 Platforms

Desktop Self-hosted

✅ Offline Mode Available

🔌 Integrations

Oracle MySQL PostgreSQL SQL Server DB2 Firebird H2 HSQLDB Informix Interbase MariaDB SQLite Sybase ASE and many more

🛟 Support Options

  • ✓ Email Support
  • ✓ Phone Support
  • ✓ Dedicated Support (Pro tier)

💰 Pricing

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Free Tier Available

✓ 30-day free trial

Free tier: Open-source version is free.

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