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CData Sync vs Fivetran comparison

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Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
5.9
CData Sync reduces costs and boosts ROI by streamlining data integration, saving time, and enhancing data-driven decision-making.
Sentiment score
6.6
Fivetran offers significant time and cost-saving benefits, simplifying data integration and maintenance while reducing reliance on data engineers.
I save almost 10 to 12 hours a week since implementing CData Sync.
Electronic Data Interchange Analyst at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
In spending more, we might also have needed to employ a data engineer.
Data Analyst
Fivetran provides time savings, cost reductions, and improvements in data quality.
Team Lead Data Engineer at Data Pilot
It saves us the effort of having one to two data engineers managing the tasks that Fivetran handles.
Lead Data Engineer at Sensilab
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
5.9
CData Sync's customer service is praised for responsiveness and helpfulness, though weekend and time zone support could improve.
Sentiment score
6.0
Fivetran customer support is efficient yet sometimes slow, rated 7-9, with calls for improved critical issue communication.
Customer support is really nice as they are very helpful and very quick.
Electronic Data Interchange Analyst at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
CData Sync is stable.
Data Analyst
If they could provide support more quickly, that would be great.
Manager at InfoCepts
The technical support provided by Fivetran has generally been good, with a response time and competence that I would rate as good.
Lead Data Engineer at Sensilab
Customer support from Fivetran is quite good; it's really nice and responsive.
Team Lead Data Engineer at Data Pilot
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
5.9
CData Sync efficiently scales across systems and attributes, ensuring reliable performance and user satisfaction in expanding environments.
Sentiment score
7.1
Fivetran scales well for various businesses, accommodating data needs but can be costly and complex for smaller enterprises.
Maybe later when transactional data grows significantly, we might be able to ask for better plans, especially regarding a scalable plan.
Data Analyst
Fivetran's scalability has been tested effectively, and it has been working well for our organization's growing data needs.
Team Lead Data Engineer at Data Pilot
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.1
Users praise CData Sync's stability and reliability in managing current data volumes, with minor concerns about larger datasets.
Sentiment score
8.0
Users generally express high satisfaction with Fivetran's stable reliability, despite occasional issues with API connections and custom setups.
They have 99.9% accuracy on the data load and they maintain transparency.
Manager at InfoCepts
In my experience, Fivetran is stable with very few instances of downtime or reliability issues.
Team Lead Data Engineer at Data Pilot
During the duration of the time that we used Fivetran, it was highly stable.
Founder at a marketing services firm with 1-10 employees
 

Room For Improvement

CData Sync needs improved transformation, reliability, security, user interface, AI integration, performance, pricing, and storage configurations.
Fivetran needs improvements in connectors, real-time processing, user interface, pricing, support, documentation, and integration capabilities.
I think if CData Sync could give users the opportunity to put their own security layer on this, that would be beneficial.
Data Analyst
It can improve on the pricing angle as well as the betterment of storage configuration.
Electronic Data Interchange Analyst at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
From a cost perspective, if the number of connectors is lesser, then Fivetran is not the most cost-efficient option.
Founder at a marketing services firm with 1-10 employees
When we tried to use a built-in Oracle connector, it didn't allow for the tweaks we needed, which led us to the SDK connector route and caused delays in development.
Team Lead Data Engineer at Data Pilot
Fivetran could improve by adapting more for technical users and by providing more options for such users.
Lead Data Engineer at Sensilab
 

Setup Cost

Fivetran's pricing is high, favoring larger enterprises with discounts available; smaller companies may find it prohibitive.
If the startup cost was expensive, we might not have considered CData Sync at all.
Data Analyst
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing has been easier than expected as the sales staff is really helpful and very persuasive.
Electronic Data Interchange Analyst at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Our current yearly contract for Fivetran is approximately $70,000.
Lead Data Engineer at Sensilab
 

Valuable Features

CData Sync offers an intuitive interface, extensive source connectors, and efficient data management, enhancing workflow and resource efficiency.
Fivetran is valued for seamless data replication, user-friendly interface, scalability, and minimal coding, enabling efficient data handling.
CData Sync's preview feature speeds up my workflow because at that layer of preview, I already know what I want into my pipeline and what I don't want.
Data Analyst
I rely on the Azure blob connection the most day-to-day because it allows me to flow my inbound as well as outbound documents directly from my internal system.
Electronic Data Interchange Analyst at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
The most valuable feature of Fivetran is its built-in connectors for a wide range of data sources.
Lead Data Engineer at Sensilab
The real-time data replication is what I see best in the market where it reduces the overhead of customers needing to maintain the pipeline.
Manager at InfoCepts
Fivetran not only has built-in connectors but also provides SDK connectors, allowing us to develop our own connectors in an easy manner.
Team Lead Data Engineer at Data Pilot
 

Categories and Ranking

CData Sync
Ranking in Data Replication
5th
Average Rating
7.4
Reviews Sentiment
5.8
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Fivetran
Ranking in Data Replication
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
29
Ranking in other categories
Data Integration (14th), Cloud Data Integration (9th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Data Replication category, the mindshare of CData Sync is 4.6%, up from 3.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Fivetran is 5.3%, up from 5.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Replication Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Fivetran5.3%
CData Sync4.6%
Other90.1%
Data Replication
 

Featured Reviews

AM
Data Analyst
Data workflows have become automated and unified while support and security still need improvement
There are times when you are streaming and trying to connect that CData Sync fails. However, the team has been very helpful. There is a particular technical support person that has usually come to my aid whenever there are issues. For improvement, I think the turnaround time for support can increase, especially on weekends. I want to discuss the security of CData Sync. It is not something I actually have visibility to, but I think if CData Sync could give users the opportunity to put their own security layer on this, that would be beneficial. If CData Sync is compromised, who do we hold responsible? So security is an area for improvement. CData Sync's interface is good. For integration with other tools, I think CData Sync could do well by integrating with other providers, especially AI agents so that one can easily integrate CData Sync to more agents out there.
Hafiz Usman - PeerSpot reviewer
Team Lead Data Engineer at Data Pilot
Has accelerated data integration workflows and supports seamless development of custom connectors
I've worked extensively with Fivetran, mainly used for extraction purposes, and I've worked with the transformation element in it as well. Fivetran not only has built-in connectors but also provides SDK connectors, allowing us to develop our own connectors in an easy manner. I don't have to write raw Python scripts or dumping scripts; it offers straightforward examples and guidelines, making it much simpler to develop custom connectors inside Fivetran. We've been able to develop many custom connectors as well, which is unique and beneficial for having everything centralized instead of having those connectors located elsewhere. One of the best features by Fivetran is its clean, simple, and intuitive UI. It includes a transformation section where I can deploy my DBT queries and scripts. It also supplies good tracking capabilities for billing estimates and user permissions, allowing for customization to the desired level. The number of connectors it has remains a standout feature, and within connectors, the options available are very helpful. Although it sometimes appears static due to its built-in nature, it offers good flexibility for data transformation and caching, which I appreciate because it saves us extensive script-writing time.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
No data available
Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Large Enterprise6
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise16
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for CData Sync?
For startup cost, I think it is still fair. Although we are a startup with a lean budget, if the startup cost was expensive, we might not have considered CData Sync at all.
What needs improvement with CData Sync?
In the area of improvements, within 20 days I would say that if there were a feature where I could add the transformation upfront itself, that would be great. For example, if my source is coming in...
What is your primary use case for CData Sync?
The major use case I have for CData Sync is towards the ETL part. The way it works can be summarized in two sentences. Earlier ETLs required that you map a field manually, and if you had any new fi...
What's the deal with the HVR software acquisition?
As a user of HVR Software I followed this deal closely. Fivetran is apparently trying to establish more in its sector and by buying an already established data replication software, they become som...
Does HVR Software provide reliable insights?
I honestly can't think of another data replication software that can give you better statistics and insight than HVR Software. There's the feature for topology and statistics and both of them can ...
How much traffic can HVR Software handle?
As someone who works at a company where a high volume of information is replicated and has tried several data replication softwares, I can tell you that you're looking at the right one. HVR Softwar...
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

PHILIPS, intel, Heineken, hp, ORACLE, IBM, NOKIA, FedEx, CISCO
Autodesk, Condé Nast, JetBlue, Morgan Stanley, OpenAI, LVMH, Pfizer, Verizon, SpotifyNational Australia Bank, Saks, Cemex, Okta, Dropbox, Pitney Bowes, World Fuel Services,Lufthansa, AutoZone, ASICS, ASOS, Coupa, Databricks, Hermes, New Relic, Intercom,Canva, Honeywell, Square, DocuSign, Nandos, Oldcastle Infrastructure
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