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AWS Schema Conversion Tool vs DBConvert Streams

Both stand on data migration tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

AWS Schema Conversion Tool

Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWindows

AWS SCT offers schema conversion, migration assessment and selected workload conversion workflows in a free tool. Its operating-system support is limited to the listed 64-bit Windows and Linux distributions.

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DBConvert Streams

Free plan APIExtensionLinux+4

DBConvert Streams covers exploration, migration, and CDC, with both desktop and server deployment options. Check the CDC trial limits and plan terms against the workflows you need.

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The facts

	AWS Schema Conversion Tool	DBConvert Streams
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Linux, Self-hosted, Windows	API, Extension, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	PRO: $9 a month
Plans published	1	4
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	docs.aws.amazon.com	streams.dbconvert.com
On data migration tools	#1 of 25	#2 of 25

AWS Schema Conversion Tool: what it does well

Free to use.
Assesses migration complexity for supported destinations.
Can convert embedded application SQL.
Includes a command-line version.

What to know first

Supports only 64-bit operating systems.
Listed operating systems are Windows, Fedora Linux and Ubuntu Linux.
Continuous replication is not supported.

DBConvert Streams: what it does well

Combines SQL exploration with migration and CDC.
Federated SQL joins databases and file sources.
Supports MySQL binlog and PostgreSQL logical replication.
Offers desktop and Docker deployment options.

What to know first

CDC trial is limited to seven days and three tables.
Free federated queries cover up to two sources.
CDC costs $99 a month.

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