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Debezium vs Fivetran Database Replication

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.

Debezium

Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

Choose Debezium when you need open-source, log-based capture of database changes and can manage its deployment. Kafka Connect is its most common deployment, with Debezium Server and JVM embedding also available. Look elsewhere if you need a managed service or a production-ready container image from quay.io.

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Fivetran Database Replication

Free plan APILinuxMac+3

Fivetran Database Replication provides several capture methods, configurable batch syncing, and managed or hybrid deployment. Check plan requirements for enterprise connectors and hybrid operation before choosing it.

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The facts

DebeziumFivetran Database Replication
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNo
Runs onAPI, Linux, Self-hosted, WindowsAPI, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows
Lowest paid planFree or on requestFree or on request
Plans published14
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitedebezium.iofivetran.com
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Debezium: what it does well

  • Captures inserts, updates, and deletes from database logs.
  • Does not require changes to the data model.
  • Supports initial and incremental snapshots.
  • Can filter captured schemas, tables, and columns.
  • Can mask values in selected columns.

What to know first

  • The listed deployment methods focus on self-hosting.
  • The quay.io container images are intended for testing and evaluation.
  • Embedded connectors are less fault tolerant and require the application to manage state.
  • Several listed database connectors are incubating and may change without backward compatibility.

Fivetran Database Replication: what it does well

  • Offers four change data capture methods.
  • Sync intervals can range from one minute to 24 hours.
  • Users can block schemas or tables from syncing.
  • Database connectors include a 14-day trial with free historical sync.

What to know first

  • Enterprise connectors require Enterprise or Business Critical.
  • Hybrid deployment requires Enterprise or Business Critical.
  • The free plan has monthly row and model-run limits.

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