Oracle GoldenGate
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What it is
Oracle GoldenGate is a data replication service supporting change data capture and multi-way movement between databases. It offers hybrid deployment, cross-region replication, and data transformations. Supported systems include Oracle Database, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Db2 LUW, Db2 z/OS, Db2 for i, Sybase, Teradata, Yugabyte, TimesTen, MongoDB, and Cassandra. Oracle GoldenGate Free provides a free perpetual license, a recipe-driven interface, and Docker deployment. OCI GoldenGate is listed at $1.34 a month, with each partial OCPU hour billed as a full hour and usage of 1–24 OCPUs. OCI GoldenGate BYOL is a bring-your-own-license route for on-premises users, with pricing not publicly listed on the opened pricing page. The service is available on Linux and the web. Oracle was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas, USA.
Spec sheet
- Headquarters
- Austin, Texas, USARead 23 Sep 2026 · oracle.com
- Founded
- 1977Read 23 Sep 2026 · oracle.com
Plans and prices
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Change data capture is supported
- Multi-way replication direction
- Broad database coverage
- Cross-region replication available
- Free perpetual-license plan
Limits
- OCI billing rounds each partial OCPU hour
- BYOL pricing is not publicly listed
- Free plan uses Docker deployment
Who it suits
It suits organizations replicating changes among supported databases across hybrid or cross-region environments, including teams wanting a free perpetual-license option or OCI usage billing.
Verdict
Oracle GoldenGate covers heterogeneous database replication with transformations and hybrid deployment choices. Buyers should distinguish the free perpetual license, OCI consumption pricing, and unlisted BYOL pricing.
Where Specifiction places it
- Database Replication Software#20 of 327.1
- Data Replication Software#18 of 277.1
- Change Data Capture Software#17 of 237.1