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Bucardo vs PeerDB
Both stand on data replication software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted
Bucardo provides configurable PostgreSQL replication for multi-way and master-standby setups, with conflict handling for multi-source syncs. Check its Unix-like runtime and schema-change limitation against your requirements before choosing it.
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Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb
PeerDB offers several replication modes and Postgres-specific support, with free self-deployment and paid plans starting at $250 a month. Check destination maintenance status before planning a pipeline, since many destinations are deprecated.
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| Bucardo | PeerDB | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Micro: $250 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | bucardo.org | peerdb.io |
| On data replication software | #4 of 27 | #12 of 27 |
Bucardo: what it does well
- Supports multi-source and multi-target replication
- Offers standard or per-table custom conflict handling
- Named syncs select which tables to copy
- Free and open source under a BSD license
What to know first
- Does not replicate DDL or schema changes
- Does not run natively on Windows
- Configuration database needs PL/pgSQL and PL/PerlU
- Truncate replication fully works only for pushdelta syncs
PeerDB: what it does well
- Offers log-based, cursor-based, and XMIN replication.
- Provides a Postgres-compatible SQL interface.
- Supports Postgres types, TOAST columns, and schema changes.
- Free AGPL-3.0 use and deployment.
- Documentation and community Slack are available.
What to know first
- Many listed destinations are deprecated.
- Actively maintained destinations are ClickHouse, ClickHouse Cloud, and Postgres.
- Paid plans start at $250 a month.
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