Oracle GoldenGate
Oracle GoldenGate: A broad enterprise replication platform with free, managed OCI, and BYOL options. Ranked #1 of 30 in Database Replication Software by our editors (9.4/10); pricing: Free plan; best for enterprise, cross-region, heterogeneous replication.
At a glance
- Editor score9.4 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forEnterprise, cross-region, heterogeneous replication
- Free planYes
- Paid from$1.34/unit usage-based
- Change data captureYes
- Founded1977 · Austin, Texas, USA
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Real-time CDC with bidirectional and multidirectional topologies
- Supports cross-region, multicloud, and heterogeneous database replication
- Free perpetual edition plus usage-based OCI deployment
Where it doesn't
- Broad capabilities may exceed the needs of simple replication projects
- OCI pricing varies with consumed OCPU hours
- BYOL requires an existing GoldenGate license
Our verdict on Oracle GoldenGate
Oracle GoldenGate is an enterprise data replication and change data capture platform for moving transactional changes between Oracle and non-Oracle databases, cloud services, warehouses, data lakes, messaging systems, and other targets. It is designed for organizations managing high availability, disaster recovery, zero-downtime migrations, operational reporting, analytics, and cross-region or multicloud data movement. Deployment options include self-managed installations, OCI GoldenGate as a managed cloud service, and GoldenGate Free for supported scenarios.
Pricing is divided across three paths. Oracle GoldenGate Free provides a free perpetual license, a recipe-driven user interface, and Docker deployment. OCI GoldenGate is a managed cloud service priced at $1.3441 per OCPU per hour, with no OCPU minimums and deployments from 1 to 24 OCPUs. OCI GoldenGate BYOL supports on-premises users who bring their own license. This structure gives teams a no-cost entry point, a usage-priced managed option, and a licensing path for existing deployments, while the OCI cost depends on consumed OCPU hours.
Its ecosystem is a central reason to consider it. GoldenGate supports Oracle Database, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Db2 variants, Sybase, Teradata, TimesTen, MongoDB, Cassandra, Apache Kafka, Snowflake, and Apache Iceberg. Features include transactional replication, data transformations, REST-based microservices administration, trail-file encryption, and TLS/mTLS security. Teams needing multi-way replication, heterogeneous database coverage, or migration and disaster-recovery workflows should shortlist it. Organizations seeking only straightforward, single-direction replication may find its scope and deployment choices broader than necessary.
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Oracle GoldenGate fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $1.34/unit usage-based |
| Change data capture | Yes |
| Replication direction | Multi-way |
| Deployment options | Hybrid |
| Supported databases | Oracle Database, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Db2 LUW, Db2 z/OS, Db2 for i, Sybase, Teradata, Yugabyte, TimesTen, MongoDB, Cassandra |
| Cross-region replication | Yes |
| Data transformations | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Linux |
| Compliance & security | SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Support | Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 |
| Built for | Enterprise, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 19 integrations: Oracle Database, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Db2 LUW, Db2 z/OS … See all → |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | oracle.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Oracle GoldenGate integrations
Oracle GoldenGate lists 19 integrations on its own site.
- Oracle Database
- MySQL
- PostgreSQL
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Db2 LUW
- Db2 z/OS
- Db2 for i
- Sybase
- Teradata
- TimesTen
- MongoDB
- Cassandra
- Apache Kafka
- Snowflake
- Apache Iceberg
- Amazon RDS
- Amazon Aurora
- Google Cloud
- Microsoft Azure
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- StriimA broad replication platform with visual pipelines, continuous CDC, and a free developer tier.9.0
- Quest SharePlexA broad enterprise replication platform for multi-way topologies and conflict-managed data flows.8.8
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