Try our new research platform with insights from 80,000+ expert users

JumpMind SymmetricDS vs Qlik Replicate comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

JumpMind SymmetricDS
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Data Replication (16th)
Qlik Replicate
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
15
Ranking in other categories
Data Integration (16th)
 

Mindshare comparison

JumpMind SymmetricDS and Qlik Replicate aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. JumpMind SymmetricDS is designed for Data Replication and holds a mindshare of 1.5%, down 2.3% compared to last year.
Qlik Replicate, on the other hand, focuses on Data Integration, holds 3.4% mindshare, up 3.2% since last year.
Data Replication
Data Integration
 

Featured Reviews

it_user186621 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 28, 2015
Excellent change data capture utility for distributed multi site environment
Due to our number of distributed retail sites, connectivity is a challenge. Symmetric allows us to minimize impacts of network disruptions with guaranteed delivery upon reestablishment of connectivity Our company has been using this solution for roughly 7 years Customer Service: We have a…
KrishnaBaddam - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 28, 2024
Lightweight tool, ensures that data is replicated across different systems and simplify complex tasks such as defining relationships
Qlik Compose is something that will automate user's overall data modernization. Here data modernization includes data modeling, ETL jobs, etc. But the advantage is users can automate the overall process of data engineering and data modeling through Qlik Compose. I think that's useful when users are able to manage 60% of the workload automated. That will be very useful. That's fantastic. Replicate does not have a great AI capability. AI capabilities are present in Qlik Sense. Qlik Replicate is a very light tool. It is only meant to capture data from the log files, get the data, and transfer it, read that table structure, create the table structure, and transfer the data whenever there is a change. So, it basically integrates with the kernel of the operating system. The way it works is that these replicate tools will integrate with the kernel of the operating system, and they will access the redo log files of the database. The redo log should have access to all the files of the structure of the schema, too. So, using that technique, they redo all the data structures, create a similar structure, and replicate the structure in the target schema, table, and database. After that is done, it will start tracing the instances that are happening. For example, if data is inserted into the table, then an insert is fired on the statement on the table. So, that particular insert is captured. And based on that insert statement, it will pull the SQL query and say, "Okay, there is an insert. I need to get that data." It will get the data from the redo log itself rather than going to a database. Then, it will just pass that transaction into the target system, where it will just insert the data. And this happens instantaneously, within a microsecond. So, if there is an insert, an update, or a delete, everything is transferred immediately. It is picked from the redo log because it comes to the redo log, and then the redo log sends it to Qlik Replicate and Replicate to the target system on which Replicate is installed.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It is fully featured. It has allowed me to do everything I wanted to do."
"Support has been great."
"A pretty good series of connectors is one of the best features of Qlik Replicate."
"It's very user-friendly when it comes to settings and configuration. It also offers very detailed logging about warnings and errors."
"The CDC and the flexibility to use QVD as a source are the most valuable features of Qlik Replicate."
"The most useful functions of Qlik Replicate are the data manipulation to transformations."
"Great with replicating and updating records."
"Qlik Replicate stands out with its cutting-edge technology and its ability to handle diverse data management tasks. This powerful tool allows us to efficiently and swiftly load data into various data stores or destinations, while also enabling easy distribution across different endpoints. A notable feature is its capability to reload data from multiple sources by creating multiple tasks within a brief timeframe of fifteen to twenty minutes. This eliminates the need for manual intervention and ensures quick data loading from different tables."
"The main valuable feature is its real-time change data capture (CDC) capabilities, which process data with minimal latency. There is not much delay. It also performs well with batch-wise data applications."
 

Cons

"The user interface could improve. We are looking at some cloud-based databases, and I don't think they support that."
"The product should improve its licensing limitation."
"Support for this product is not great. It needs to be improved."
"The disadvantage is people are not going for this license because it is not marketed properly."
"This product could be improved by providing more insight regarding errors. One of our customers that uses Qlik Replicate has had an issue. We tried to debug it, but we could not trace the error message. The infrastructure site should give us more insight about errors. Qlik Replicate is not a business solution, it's an IT solution. The reporting tools and bug site should be improved."
"The solution's flexibility to work with APIs should also be improved since it is very weak in working with APIs."
"Some features can also be overly dependent on each other. So, there is room for improvement."
"It's not possible to replicate the QVC files in data analytics."
"In various scenarios, an important consideration is when we encounter issues and Qlik Replicate suggests reloading a specific table. If we face any problems or encounter errors with that table, it becomes necessary to make a change in Qlik Replicate. Performing a full reload every time is not feasible or practical. Instead, we should identify the specific issues and address them without repeating the entire reloading process. Based on this approach, we can investigate and resolve the problem by performing targeted loads from the source itself. This change aligns with my perspective and is something I would like to implement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

Information not available
"Qlik Replicate is not expensive, compared to GoldenGate."
"Pricing for this solution is very reasonable."
"Overall, Qlik is an expensive solution. You need to pay for all additional features that you would like to use."
"Qlik Replicate is mainly suited for large companies. However, it is too costly for small businesses. Its pricing is high."
"Unlike Azure, where you pay based on consumption, Qlik Replicate seems to charge per endpoint."
"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive, I rate Qlik Replicate's pricing a nine out of ten."
report
Use our free recommendation engine to learn which Data Replication solutions are best for your needs.
814,649 professionals have used our research since 2012.
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
20%
Retailer
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
19%
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Insurance Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

Does JumpMind SymmetricDS support a large array of databases?
Yes, it does. This data replication software works with many popular databases, allowing users to benefit from its services. What's more, it also works with many data warehouses, as well as streami...
Is JumpMind SymmetricDS easy to use for beginners?
I didn't start with JumpMind SymmetricDS, I actually started using it at a job when I was a little more introduced to data replication. That made me able to see the good features this software has....
Does JumpMind SymmetricDS provide frequent file synchronization?
How often do you need for your data to be synchronized? I'm asking this because different companies use data replication for different purposes. Some use it as simply updating backup, others to giv...
What do you like most about Qlik Replicate?
The main valuable feature is its real-time change data capture (CDC) capabilities, which process data with minimal latency. There is not much delay. It also performs well with batch-wise data appli...
What needs improvement with Qlik Replicate?
The disadvantage is, I think, people are not going for this license because it is not marketed properly. Qlik was not promoting it because Talend was acquired at the same time. So Talend has become...
What is your primary use case for Qlik Replicate?
Qlik Compose is basically an integration tool, which has been acquired by Qlik from an Israeli IT company. So that Qlik can become leaders or can jump into the integration space. So, there are two ...
 

Also Known As

SymmetricDS
Replicate, Qlik Replicate
 

Learn More

 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

SmartMD, Cancer Research UK
American Cancer Society, Fanzz, SM Retail, Smart Modular, Tangerine Bank, Wellcare
Find out what your peers are saying about JumpMind SymmetricDS vs. Qlik Replicate and other solutions. Updated: October 2024.
814,649 professionals have used our research since 2012.