Ispirer SQLWays
6.4#10 in cloud migration toolsFrom $395 a monthWebLinuxSelf-hostedWindows
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What both publish
| Fact | Ispirer SQLWays | ShareGate |
|---|---|---|
| Company history | Ispirer’s company history says it released SQLWays in 2005 and first sold a database migration license in 2003. | The company says ShareGate was born in 2006 and identifies Montréal as the location of its first office and its 2021 office. |
| Headquarters | Dover, Delaware, USA, with a European office in Tallinn, Estonia | Montreal, Canada |
| Purpose | SQLWays automates heterogeneous database conversion, including schema, data, tables, stored procedures, functions, triggers, and views. | ShareGate offers migration tools and Microsoft 365 governance and security tools. |
| Security | Ispirer says its software does not transfer data to third parties, does not modify the original system, and works with read-only privileges. | Protect and Migration Assessment encrypt data in transit with TLS 1.2 and at rest with 256-bit AES; they do not collect full document contents or personal messages and email content. |
| Support | The listed plans include Basic Support for installation and technical troubleshooting, while the product page says SQLWays is packaged with expert support for tool configuration. | The pricing page says subscriptions include unlimited support and software updates, and Enterprise includes 24/7 support. |
Ispirer SQLWays plans
- Light (SQL + Data migration)$395 a month
- Starter (SQL + Data migration)$719, paid once
ShareGate plans
- Migrate Essentials$5,995, paid once
- Migrate Pro$9,995, paid once
- Migrate Enterprise$17,995, paid once
- ShareGate ProtectPriced on request
Pick Ispirer SQLWays if…
It suits teams migrating heterogeneous databases across operating systems, on-premises environments, or cloud platforms. It is also suited to organizations wanting command-line automation and optional AI-assisted conversion work.
Pick ShareGate if…
ShareGate suits mid-sized and enterprise companies, IT professionals, partners, and IT directors or managers handling Microsoft 365 migrations or governance. It is aimed at organizations needing tenant visibility and migration workflows.