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Informatica Data Archive vs Oracle GoldenGate comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Informatica Data Archive
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Database Development and Management (22nd)
Oracle GoldenGate
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
50
Ranking in other categories
Data Integration (8th)
 

Mindshare comparison

Informatica Data Archive and Oracle GoldenGate aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Informatica Data Archive is designed for Database Development and Management and holds a mindshare of 2.2%, up 1.3% compared to last year.
Oracle GoldenGate, on the other hand, focuses on Data Integration, holds 3.4% mindshare, down 3.6% since last year.
Database Development and Management
Data Integration
 

Featured Reviews

SB
Easy to understand layer flows, reliable, and excellent support
We are using Informatica Data Archive for clients' legacy systems to confirm the data from their legacy system to the new system based on the SQL Server The most valuable features of Informatica Data Archive are ease of use, and the flows from one layer to the next are simple to understand. The…
PatrickKuria - PeerSpot reviewer
Syncs data in real-time while managing transaction volumes
The most valuable feature of Oracle GoldenGate is its ability to sync data in real-time, which is crucial for me. I set it to a master-master pluggable database that serves as a container used from clones to provide test environments for various teams. This makes it very effective in managing high-volume transactions. The ability to sync data in real time is a key feature I rely on.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable features of Informatica Data Archive are ease of use, and the flows from one layer to the next are simple to understand."
"One of the most valuable features of Informatica Data Archive is its performance."
"What I like most about Oracle GoldenGate is that it supports cross-platform migrations. For example, Oracle GoldenGate could pump data from one type of system to another such as the data from Oracle DB to SQL Db2."
"I am impressed with the tool's possibility of integrating different systems in a unified place."
"One feature that stands out for me is the data center capability."
"Oracle GoldenGate helps to select and target specific tables for replication. Any changes or operations on those tables are immediately reflected in the source and target environments."
"Oracle GoldenGate is beneficial for data replication and ensures secure data transport."
"GoldenGate enables us to merge and transform data from various sources in real time. It's a powerful tool that can read and load most data sources."
"When we are replicating data between similar databases then it is straightforward."
"Ease of installation, maintenance and powerful outputs and supporting Big Data and Cloud environment as well as OGGCS (Oracle Golden Gate Cloud Service)."
 

Cons

"The recovery features could improve in Informatica Data Archive."
"Informatica Data Archive could improve by providing training. Training is one area where we lack, there are not very many trained resources in the market for sales, GPM, proposals, new offerings, or new features that are being added to this solution. It would be really helpful for consultants, like me, to understand the new, cool features these solutions are constantly adding. Training is something, that should be in place."
"Oracle GoldenGate could improve the price."
"I would like to see the interface more graphical and easier to use."
"Microservices Architecture is not user-friendly."
"The solution, in general, should be easier to use, with less need to perform workarounds within the system."
"Lacks the ability to become a full-scale ETL tool."
"The solution costs a lot."
"Some issues regarding stability need to be resolved."
"The tool's connections are disconnected at times. The tool needs to integrate other databases."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of Informatica Data Archive is reasonable. Different versions of the solution are available, such as the professional edition and enterprise edition."
"The tool needs to improve its pricing."
"The solution is highly-priced."
"Oracle GoldenGate is a high-priced solution because it follows the core-based pricing model versus the software-based pricing model of other solutions."
"Its price can be better. It is a bit crazy, and its licensing is very difficult to understand. I would rate it one out of five in terms of pricing. There don't seem to be any additional costs."
"The price is high. Consequently, when clients or customers acquire the solution, they tend to utilize it to its maximum extent due to this factor."
"We pay a yearly licensing fee for Oracle GoldenGate, which is very expensive."
"The solution would be costly for a small organization."
"The price of Oracle GoldenGate should be lowered. It is expensive compared to other solutions."
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Comparison Review

it_user99375 - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 31, 2014
Oracle GoldenGate vs. Oracle Active Dataguard
As an Oracle DBA, while working upon high availability of your database you may stumble upon various Oracle strategic capabilities that fall into categories of Oracle Replication. Oracle provides various technologies for replication like GoldenGate, streams, and Active Dataguard. Replication…
 

Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
22%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
7%
 

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What do you like most about Oracle GoldenGate?
The product is reliable for data integrity.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle GoldenGate?
The pricing of Oracle GoldenGate depends on the discount we receive from Oracle. If the customer orders a larger quantity, we get a more flexible price. The list price is high, and the price can so...
What needs improvement with Oracle GoldenGate?
For Oracle GoldenGate, customers face challenges with patching, the latest updates, and encountering bugs. The upgrade and patching process can be difficult, and improvements in these areas would p...
 

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Data Archive
GoldenGate
 

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