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What is CData Sync
CData Sync is a data replication and ELT/ETL-style automation tool that copies data between SaaS applications, databases, and cloud data platforms on a scheduled or incremental basis. It is typically used by data teams and IT operations to keep analytics warehouses, reporting databases, or operational stores up to date without building custom pipelines. The product centers on CData’s connector library and provides a configuration-driven UI for defining sources, targets, transformations, and sync schedules. It is commonly deployed on Windows, Linux, or in containerized environments where organizations want control over runtime and network access.
Broad connector coverage
CData Sync leverages CData’s catalog of connectors for many SaaS apps, databases, and cloud data services. This reduces the need to build and maintain custom API integrations for common business systems. For organizations with heterogeneous sources, the connector breadth can simplify standardization on one replication tool.
Incremental and scheduled sync
The product supports scheduled jobs and incremental replication patterns to keep targets current with less data movement than full reloads. This fits recurring warehouse refreshes and operational replication use cases. It also supports repeatable job definitions that can be managed as part of routine data operations.
Self-hosted deployment control
CData Sync can run in customer-managed environments, which helps when data sources are only reachable from private networks or when policies require local execution. Self-hosting can also support predictable runtime behavior and integration with existing monitoring and credential management practices. This deployment model can be preferable to fully managed services for certain compliance and connectivity constraints.
Limited transformation depth
CData Sync focuses on moving and mapping data rather than providing a full transformation development environment. Complex business logic, multi-step workflows, and advanced orchestration often require additional tools or downstream processing. Teams expecting extensive in-tool modeling and testing may find the transformation layer insufficient.
Operations scale requires planning
At higher job counts and data volumes, teams typically need to design for scheduling, resource allocation, and failure handling to avoid contention and long runtimes. Centralized observability and alerting may require integration with external monitoring systems. This can increase operational overhead compared with platforms that provide deeper managed orchestration and governance features.
Connector behavior varies by source
Replication fidelity depends on each source system’s API limits, available change tracking, and schema characteristics. Some sources may require workarounds for rate limits, pagination, or incremental keys, which can affect latency and completeness. As with most connector-based tools, edge cases can appear when APIs change or when schemas evolve frequently.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (Self‑Hosted / On‑Prem / Sync Cloud standard tier) | $7,999 per year | Up to 5 standard connections; up to 100M rows/month; includes Intelligent Incremental Replication, Automated Schema Change Management, Flexible Job Scheduling. Add‑ons (Unlimited Rows, Premium Connectors, CDC, API Connector, ETL/ELT, RBAC, SSO, REST API) and Premium Support optional. |
| Professional (Cloud – On‑Demand / AMI / Azure Marketplace) | Starting at $2.74 per hour (on‑demand) | 10 connections included (cloud AMI); pay‑as‑you‑go hourly pricing; Free 14‑day trial available; deploys via AWS AMI or Azure Marketplace. |
| Enterprise (Cloud – On‑Demand / AMI / Azure Marketplace) | Starting at $4.87 per hour (on‑demand) | 20 connections included (cloud AMI); pay‑as‑you‑go hourly pricing; Free 14‑day trial available; enterprise options (multi‑server, site licensing, clustering) and premium add‑ons available. |
| BYOL / Custom Configurations | Quote / Custom pricing | Bring‑Your‑Own‑License; custom connections/core/site licensing/embedded deployments; Free 14‑day trial available; contact sales for quote. |
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CData Software, Inc.
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
2006
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