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Oracle GoldenGate vs PeerDB
Both stand on database 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 LinuxWeb
Oracle GoldenGate covers change capture and replication across a broad set of named databases, with free and usage-priced options. Review the OCPU billing rule and unpublished BYOL pricing when considering paid deployment.
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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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| Oracle GoldenGate | PeerDB | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Web | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Micro: $250 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | oracle.com | peerdb.io |
| On database replication software | #14 of 32 | #10 of 32 |
Oracle GoldenGate: what it does well
- Free perpetual-license plan
- Supports multi-way replication
- Supports cross-region replication and transformations
- Works with a broad set of listed databases
- Hybrid deployment options
What to know first
- OCI bills each partial OCPU hour as a full hour
- BYOL pricing is not publicly listed
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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