Best Change Data Capture Software in 2026
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In short: Estuary is ranked #1 of 19 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Striim and PeerDB. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Striim. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Decodable at $0.01/mo.
Moving data changes between systems depends on the capture approach and the connections each product supports. Across these 19 entries, comparisons cover capture method, source and destination connectors, and deployment model, plus initial snapshot and schema evolution support. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing offer further points to weigh. Estuary starts the ranking, followed by PeerDB and Canal; dbmazz and TiCDC are also among the first entries. Check the listed connectors against the source systems and destinations you need to connect. Then weigh how initial snapshots, schema evolution, and deployment options fit the requirements of your data pipeline.
19 change data capture software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
#1 Estuary Top pick · 7.7 Free plan · $0.50/mo
#2 Striim Runner-up · 7.6 Free plan · Free
#3 PeerDB Also great · 7.5 Free plan · $250/mo
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- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 100 /mo
- Deployment model
- hybrid
- Capture method
- log-based
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms$0.50/mofirst paid tier About EstuaryVisit site - Free planFree trial apiself-hostedWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
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- Free plan
- Yes
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- 250 /mo
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms$250/mofirst paid tier About PeerDBVisit site - Free plan apiLinuxmacOSself-hosted
- Deployment model
- self-hosted
- Capture method
- log-based
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- Deployment model
- self-hosted
- Capture method
- log-based
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Free plan LinuxmacOSself-hosted
- Free plan
- Yes
- Deployment model
- self-hosted
- Capture method
- log-based
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Free plan apiLinuxmacOSself-hosted
- Deployment model
- self-hosted
- Capture method
- log-based
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Free plan apiWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms$0.40/mofirst paid tier About Google Cloud DatastreamVisit site - Free trial apiLinuxmacOSself-hostedWindows
- Free plan
- No
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- Free plan
- Yes
- Deployment model
- self-hosted
- Capture method
- log-based
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Free plan LinuxmacOSself-hostedWindows
- Deployment model
- self-hosted
- Capture method
- log-based
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Free plan Linuxself-hosted
- Deployment model
- self-hosted
- Capture method
- log-based
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Free plan apiself-hostedWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Deployment model
- hybrid
- Capture method
- log-based
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms$0.01/mofirst paid tier About DecodableVisit site - Free plan LinuxWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms$1.34/mofirst paid tier About Oracle GoldenGateVisit site - apiWebWindowsRecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms
- Web
- Deployment model
- self-hosted
- Capture method
- log-based
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Web
- Deployment model
- hybrid
- Capture method
- log-based
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Web
- Deployment model
- self-hosted
- Capture method
- log-based
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Questions about this list
Which change data capture software is ranked first on The Geeks Club?
Estuary is ranked #1 of 19 with a score of 7.7. Striim is second and PeerDB third.
How many of these have a free plan?
13 of the 19 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Decodable has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.01/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going: documentation depth, a free tier or trial, and the platforms it runs on. Paid placements never change a rank.