Canal
6.5#8 in change data capture softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitCanal vs Estuary
What both publish
| Fact | Canal | Estuary |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | The README says Canal provides native Docker image support. | Deployment choices include shared public infrastructure, dedicated private data planes and bring-your-own-cloud environments. |
| Security | The v1.1.8 release notes list SSL/TLS connections to source MySQL and RabbitMQ SSL authentication support. | Official documentation states encryption in transit and at rest, immutable infrastructure, a zero-trust network model and role-based access control. |
Canal plans
- CanalFree
Estuary plans
- Pay-as-you-go$100 a month
- AnnualPriced on request
- DeveloperFree
- FreeFree
- Cloud PAYG$0.50 a month
- Cloud$0.50 a month
Pick Canal if…
Canal suits teams that need to consume MySQL changes for mirroring, backup, cache refresh, indexing, or business processing. It is aimed at organizations able to run and manage self-hosted software.
Pick Estuary if…
Estuary suits enterprises that need to manage data cost, latency, and deployment choices across integration workflows. It may also suit teams that want to transform data in motion or configure its storage duration.