Oracle GoldenGate
Oracle GoldenGate supports change data capture and multi-way replication between databases, with hybrid deployment options.
What Oracle GoldenGate is
Oracle GoldenGate supports change data capture and multi-way replication between databases, with hybrid deployment options. 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. It also supports cross-region replication and data transformations.
Oracle GoldenGate Free is a free perpetual-license plan with a recipe-driven user interface and Docker deployment. OCI GoldenGate is listed at $1.34 a month; each partial OCPU hour consumed is billed as a full hour, with 1–24 OCPUs. OCI GoldenGate BYOL is a bring-your-own-license path for on-premises users, but BYOL pricing is not publicly listed. The service is available on Linux and the web. Oracle was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas, USA.
Good
- Supports change data capture and multi-way replication.
- Includes cross-region replication and data transformations.
- Supports a broad range of listed databases.
- Free plan is a perpetual license.
- Hybrid deployment options are available.
Watch out
- OCI bills each partial OCPU hour as a full hour.
- BYOL pricing is not publicly listed.
- OCI GoldenGate has a 1–24 OCPU range.
Who it suits
It suits teams that need to replicate database changes across supported systems, including across regions or in multi-way setups. The free perpetual-license option may suit users seeking a Docker deployment, while OCI GoldenGate is usage-priced.
Verdict
Oracle GoldenGate offers database replication options ranging from a free perpetual license to usage-priced OCI service. Compare the free plan’s listed features with OCI billing and the unlisted BYOL pricing before choosing.
Plans and prices
From Oracle GoldenGate's own pricing page, checked 20 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle GoldenGate Free | Free | Free perpetual license · Recipe-driven user interface · Docker deployment · free perpetual license |
| OCI GoldenGate | $1.34 a month | 1-24 OCPUs · Each partial OCPU hour consumed is billed as a full hour |
| OCI GoldenGate BYOL | Priced on request | Bring-your-own-license path for on-premises users · BYOL pricing is not publicly listed on the opened pricing page |
The facts
Each one read from Oracle GoldenGate's own pages, with the date it was checked.
The company
- Founded
- 1977checked 23 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Austin, Texas, USAchecked 23 Sep 2026
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