CData Arc
CData Arc: A broad hybrid integration platform for secure file exchange and EDI automation. Ranked #23 of 110 in Integration Platform as a Service Software by our editors (6.9/10); pricing: Pricing on request · 10-day trial; best for secure EDI and managed file-transfer integration.
At a glance
- Editor score6.9 / 10
- PricingPricing on request · 10-day trial
- Best forSecure EDI and managed file-transfer integration
- Free planNo
- Deployment modelHybrid
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Supports AS2, AS4, SFTP, FTPS, FTP, and OFTP transfers
- Maps and transforms EDI, CSV, JSON, XML, and other formats
- Adds routing, auditing, API controls, and transaction visibility
Where it doesn't
- Plans require a sales quote and annual or multi-year contract
- There is no free plan, with only a 10-day trial
- Advanced capabilities are reserved for higher-tier plans
Our verdict on CData Arc
CData Arc is a hybrid B2B integration platform for organizations connecting managed file transfer, EDI, APIs, databases, applications, and trading partners. Its visual drag-and-drop workflow designer supports mapping, transformation, conditional routing, scheduling, webhooks, and event-based workflows. Deployment can be as a cloud service or installed on-premises, making Arc relevant to supply-chain, healthcare, retail, logistics, and other enterprise data exchanges that need controlled automation across mixed environments.
Pricing is quote-based across three plans under an annual or multi-year contract. Standard includes core, MFT, and EDI connectors, mapping and automation, and serial processing. Professional adds database connectors, parallel processing, API access, and core, database, MFT, and EDI connectors. Enterprise adds application connectors, enterprise reporting, Active Directory or single sign-on, and version control. The published offering includes a 10-day trial, but no free plan. Buyers should compare the required connector mix and processing model with the tier structure before choosing a plan.
Arc’s breadth is its main differentiator. It combines EDI messaging, mapping, and translation with protocols such as AS2, AS4, SFTP, FTPS, FTP, and OFTP; connectors for services including Salesforce, Shopify, NetSuite, MySQL, SharePoint, Amazon S3, and Azure Blob; and REST-based API exposure with monitoring, rate limiting, and access control. Encryption, compression, certificate management, secure DMZ architecture, logging, auditing, reporting, and transaction visibility support governed data exchange. Arc suits teams that need one platform for complex B2B integration and hybrid deployment. Organizations seeking a narrowly focused transfer tool or a free entry plan should consider a simpler alternative.
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CData Arc pricing
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CData Arc fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Deployment model | Hybrid |
| Connector count | Not verified |
| Workflow orchestration | Yes |
| Data transformation | Yes |
| Real-time sync | Yes |
| On-premises connectors | Yes |
| API management | Yes |
| Free trial | 10 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Compliance & security | GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS |
| Support | Email, Tickets, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 15 integrations: Salesforce, Mailchimp, Shopify, Google Apps, Dropbox, Microsoft Dynamics … See all → |
| Pricing | Pricing on request · 10-day trial (source) |
| Website | arc.cdata.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
CData Arc integrations
CData Arc lists 15 integrations on its own site.
- Salesforce
- Mailchimp
- Shopify
- Google Apps
- Dropbox
- Microsoft Dynamics
- NetSuite
- MySQL
- SQLite
- REST
- SOAP
- SFTP
- SharePoint
- Amazon S3
- Azure Blob
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