Best Change Data Capture Software in 2026
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In short: Estuary is ranked #1 of 20 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Striim and Canal. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Striim. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Decodable at $0.01/mo.
Moving data changes between systems starts with knowing which sources can be captured and where the resulting data can go. Change data capture software can differ in its capture method, connectors, and deployment model. Compared on source connectors and destination connectors, these entries also specify initial snapshot support and schema evolution. Check free-plan availability and paid-from pricing as part of the operational picture. Estuary, Striim, and Canal are among the options. Match their listed connectors to the systems you need to link, then consider whether the specified capture and schema features suit your data movement requirements.
20 change data capture software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
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Questions about this list
Which change data capture software is ranked first on Specifiction?
Estuary is ranked #1 of 20 with a score of 7.3. Striim is second and Canal third.
How many of these have a free plan?
13 of the 20 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Decodable has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.01/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, the fullest spec sheet first: how deeply the product is documented, the platforms it runs on, a free tier or trial to test it, and its standing. Paid placements never change a rank.