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pglogical

Free#21 of 30 in Database Replication SoftwareData Replication Software

pglogical: A focused PostgreSQL replication extension for selective, multi-node data movement. Ranked #21 of 30 in Database Replication Software by our editors (7.0/10); pricing: Open source; best for selective logical replication for PostgreSQL.

7.0/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.0 / 10
Pricing
Open source
Best for
Selective logical replication for PostgreSQL
Paid from
Free
Change data capture
Yes
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Selective replication with row, column, and replication-set filters
- Supports multi-subscriber, multi-upstream, and cascading designs
- Conflict detection with configurable conflict resolution
Where it doesn't
- Self-hosted Linux deployment requires PostgreSQL administration
- Database coverage centers on PostgreSQL; Postgres-XL is subscriber-only
- EDB support for pglogical 2 ends after PostgreSQL version 18

Our verdict on pglogical

pglogical is an open-source PostgreSQL extension for logical streaming replication through a publish/subscribe model. It is designed for teams that need to move selected database objects or entire databases between PostgreSQL provider and subscriber nodes. The extension supports replication across supported PostgreSQL major versions, making it relevant for PostgreSQL migrations, distributed deployments, and architectures that need more control than full-database copying alone. It runs in a self-hosted environment on Linux and supports PostgreSQL as its primary database platform, with Postgres-XL supported as a subscriber.

Selective replication is the product’s defining strength. Replication sets can target specific data, while row and column filtering provide additional control over what moves between nodes. pglogical also supports one provider replicating to multiple subscribers, merging changes from multiple upstream servers, and cascading replication through changeset forwarding. Conflict detection and configurable conflict resolution add support for designs where changes can travel in more than one direction. Together, these features make pglogical a suitable choice for PostgreSQL environments with selective distribution, multi-upstream requirements, or staged replication paths.

The main trade-off is focus. pglogical is built around PostgreSQL rather than a broad database ecosystem, and its self-hosted deployment places installation and operation within the team’s environment. Its lifecycle also matters: EDB states that pglogical 2 support ends after version 18 and recommends native PostgreSQL logical replication for version 19 onward. Choose pglogical when its filtering, multi-subscriber, multi-upstream, conflict-handling, or cascading capabilities match a PostgreSQL architecture. Choose another option when you need broader database coverage or a longer-term path centered on native PostgreSQL logical replication.

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pglogical pricing

Plans Open sourceFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

See plans on enterprisedb.com

pglogical fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
Change data capture	Yes
Replication direction	Two-way
Deployment options	Self-hosted
Supported databases	PostgreSQL; Postgres-XL (subscriber only)
Cross-region replication	Not verified
Data transformations	Not verified
Deployment	Self-hosted
Platforms	Linux
Support	Docs
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Open source
Website	enterprisedb.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

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