SymmetricDS vs Precisely Connect

SymmetricDS9.2Visit Precisely Connect8.6Visit

Higher score SymmetricDS #2 in Database Replication Software 9.2/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 3 features Visit SymmetricDS

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Precisely Connect #6 in Database Replication Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Precisely

• SymmetricDS fits best

  Flexible open-source multi-primary replication

• Precisely Connect fits best

  Enterprise data integration and cascade topologies

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Side by side

Feature	SymmetricDS 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Precisely Connect 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.6
Ranking	#2 in Database Replication Software	#6 in Database Replication Software
Best for	Flexible open-source multi-primary replication	Enterprise data integration and cascade topologies
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	Pricing on request
Free plan	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Windows, Linux
Support	Email, Phone, Live chat, Community, Docs · 24/7	Community, Docs
Compliance	SSO/SAML, 2FA	SOC 2, ISO 27001
Integrations	80+ integrations	20 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SymmetricDS 2/3 · Precisely Connect 2/3
Change data capture	✓	✓
Cross-region replication	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Data transformations	✓	✓
Specs
Replication direction	Multi-way	Two-way
Deployment options	Hybrid	Hybrid
Supported databases	Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, DB2, SQLite, H2, Firebird, Informix, Sybase, Greenplum, Redshift, BigQuery, Snowflake, MongoDB, Cassandra, Kafka, and more	Oracle, SQL Server, Db2 for z/OS, Db2 for i, Db2 for LUW, MySQL, Sybase, PostgreSQL, Teradata, IBM Netezza, Vertica, Greenplum, Informix
Our review
Pros	Bidirectional multi-primary replication with conflict resolution 40+ database platforms and broad heterogeneous-system coverage Filtering, transformation, schema sync, retry, and recovery features	Real-time CDC with batch ingestion, ETL, and data transformations Supports one-way, two-way, consolidated, distributed, and cascade topologies Connects relational databases, cloud platforms, and streaming frameworks
Cons	Advanced monitoring and clustering require a paid tier Enterprise support and compare-and-repair are reserved for Enterprise Trigger-based CDC may not fit every capture or latency requirement	Enterprise-oriented scope may exceed the needs of smaller teams Pricing requires contact with sales Not open source
Our verdict	SymmetricDS is a database replication platform from JumpMind for continuously capturing, routing, transforming, and synchronizing data across heterogeneous systems. It suits organizations that need bidirectional, multi-primary replication,… Read the review →	Precisely Connect is enterprise data integration and replication software for organizations moving data from mainframes, IBM i systems, relational databases, streaming platforms, and other sources into cloud platforms, analytics systems,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• SymmetricDS — where it wins

  • Bidirectional multi-primary replication with conflict resolution
  • 40+ database platforms and broad heterogeneous-system coverage
  • Filtering, transformation, schema sync, retry, and recovery features

  Where it doesn't

  • Advanced monitoring and clustering require a paid tier
  • Enterprise support and compare-and-repair are reserved for Enterprise
  • Trigger-based CDC may not fit every capture or latency requirement

• Precisely Connect — where it wins

  • Real-time CDC with batch ingestion, ETL, and data transformations
  • Supports one-way, two-way, consolidated, distributed, and cascade topologies
  • Connects relational databases, cloud platforms, and streaming frameworks

  Where it doesn't

  • Enterprise-oriented scope may exceed the needs of smaller teams
  • Pricing requires contact with sales
  • Not open source

• SymmetricDS9.2/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A flexible replication platform for multi-primary synchronization across many database environments.

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• Precisely Connect8.6/10 · Pricing on request

  A mature enterprise choice for CDC, ETL, transformations, and complex replication topologies.

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