SharePlex Reviews

Name: SharePlex
Brand: Quest Software
Rating: 4.5 (5 reviews)

4.5 out of 5

5 reviews
100% willing to recommend

What is SharePlex?

SharePlex delivers robust database replication and migration capabilities, emphasizing performance, synchronization, and data integrity management. Supporting high availability and real-time data syncing, it serves organizations handling vast transaction volumes, especially in IoT data processing.

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SharePlex is the #47 ranked solution in top Data Integration Tools. PeerSpot users give SharePlex an average rating of 9.0 out of 10. SharePlex is most commonly compared to SSIS: SharePlex vs SSIS. SharePlex is popular among the large enterprise segment, accounting for 70% of users researching this solution on PeerSpot. The top industry researching this solution are professionals from a financial services firm, accounting for 20% of all views.

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Featured SharePlex reviews

Kristopher Wells

Oracle DBA at Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.

I would rate SharePlex's high availability, and disaster recovery features highly. It works as advertised in terms of rapid fill-over and switch-over opportunities. It reduces the migration time for a multi-terabyte database to an hour or less because it performs real-time replication. SharePlex reduces downtime and migration time exponentially. Something that could take 12 to 24 hours is cut down to one to two hours. By the time you start to migrate, the only remaining replication is a slight difference in data from the point when SharePlex has shut down, and the application has to also switch over to the new database. It allowed the company to replicate data more transparently. Some of the business executives probably don't even know it's there. It works 100 percent of the time, with little downtime or problems. It provides what is needed. There's little concern about whether or not it functions. It's allowed the company to achieve its objectives with its clients, reducing and minimizing downtime for substantial migrations and upgrades. It can reduce hardware and storage costs, but my company doesn't utilize it with high-availability architecture.

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Abhijit Arun Gujare

Sr. Oracle DBA at Cisco

We use it for more than high availability and disaster recovery. It keeps the data replicating, live, to our other data center. To a certain extent it provides us with disaster recovery, but we rely heavily on it because if any network or other type of issue happens in the primary data center, due to SharePlex replication being real-time we have the data available almost instantaneously in the other data center. We have the primary data center in the U.S. and the other data center could be in Europe or Asia-Pacific. In addition to business continuity, which is what we primarily use SharePlex for, it helps us do all our maintenance, when there are both planned and unplanned outages. In general, it helps us avoid any kinds of outages. For planned maintenance, if the entire data center networking infrastructure has to be upgraded, thanks to the SharePlex replication we just fail over the application to the other data center and carry out the maintenance in the primary data center. That maintenance could take hours or even a day. SharePlex seamlessly replicates all the data. There is no data loss and all the backlog data is replicated and posted on all the other data centers within a few hours. It also enables us to maintain high availability while reducing the related hardware and storage costs.

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ManishJain7

Architect, Database Administration at Maximus

The most valuable feature is the replication feature, since we are dealing with multiple projects at the same time. We are migrating close to 25 to 30 projects. If I just count the number of environments, it turns into probably 200 databases (more than 100 from the production environment). There are some capabilities within SharePlex where you can see how the data is migrating and if it still maintains good data integrity. For example, if there are some tables that get out of sync, there are ways to find them and fix the problem on the spot. Since these are very common issues, we can easily fix these types of problems using SharePlex utilities, like compare and repair. So, if you find something is out of sync, then you can just repair that table. It basically syncs that table from source to target to see if there are any differences. It will then replicate those differences to the target.

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SharePlex mindshare

As of August 2025, the mindshare of SharePlex in the Data Integration category stands at 0.7%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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PeerResearch reports based on SharePlex reviews

Type	Title	Date
Category	Data Integration	Aug 20, 2025	Download
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Comparison	SharePlex vs Azure Data Factory	Aug 20, 2025	Download
Comparison	SharePlex vs SSIS	Aug 20, 2025	Download
Comparison	SharePlex vs Informatica PowerCenter	Aug 20, 2025	Download

Title	Rating	Mindshare	Recommending
SSIS	3.8	7.4%	79%	74 interviews Add to research
Oracle GoldenGate	4.1	3.4%	96%	51 interviews Add to research

Valuable Features

SharePlex's most valuable features include rapid core replication performance, efficient handling of data replication to multiple targets, reliable synchronization, and accurate data transfer. Users appreciate the stability and tools such as Compare and Repair. Features like Post Enhancement Performance allow replication of thousands of transactions, facilitating scalability. Its ability to maintain data integrity during migration across numerous environments and databases makes it indispensable.

"I like SharePlex's Compare and Repair tool."
"Because of the volume of the transactions, we heavily use a feature that allows SharePlex to replicate thousands of transactions. It's called PEP, Post Enhancement Performance, and that has helped us scale tremendously."
"There are some capabilities within SharePlex where you can see how the data is migrating and if it still maintains good data integrity. For example, if there are some tables that get out of sync, there are ways to find them and fix the problem on the spot. Since these are very common issues, we can easily fix these types of problems using utilities, like compare and repair. So, if you find something is out of sync, then you can just repair that table. It basically syncs that table from source to target to see if there are any differences. It will then replicate those differences to the target."

Room for Improvement

SharePlex requires enhancements in replication filtering and queue manipulation. Users desire improved reporting features for better replication status comprehension. Expansion of database integration beyond Oracle and SQL is desired. Architecture changes during replication pose difficulties. Out-of-sync tables need clear visibility. Incorporating AI and machine learning for parameter adjustments could enhance productivity. Automation in installation and configuration aligning with DevOps practices is desired.

"I would like more ability to automate installation and configuration in line with some of the DevOps processes that are more mature in the market. That would be a considerable improvement."
"I would like the solution to have some kind of machine learning and AI capabilities. Often, if we want to improve the performance of posting, we have to bump up a parameter. That means we need to stop the process, come up with a figure that we want to bump the parameter up to, and then start SharePlex. Machine learning and AI capabilities for these kinds of improvement would tremendously help boost productivity for us."
"I don't know how easy it would be to change the architecture in an already implemented replication. For example, if we have a certain way of architecting for a particular database migration and want to change that during a period of time, is that an easy or difficult change? There was a need for us to change the architecture in-between the migration, but we didn't do it. We thought, "This is possibly complicated. Let's not change it in the middle because we were approaching our cutover date." That was one thing that we should have checked with support about for training."

Pricing

Enterprise users found SharePlex to be competitively priced, especially compared to Oracle GoldenGate, fitting well within budgets and offering good value. The holistic package of pricing, features, and support is favored, with no immediate alternatives considered. Organizations suggest evaluating pricing details and considering SharePlex's simplicity for administrators new to replication, highlighting the overall cost-effectiveness and ease of use in their experiences.

"It's really good value for the money. There are some things they could improve on, but in terms of the pricing, features, and support, as a holistic package, we are not thinking of anything else at this point in time."
"It is not as expensive as Oracle GoldenGate and has worked really well within our budgets."

Popular Use Cases

Organizations primarily use SharePlex for database replication, business continuity, and migration. They migrate data from on-premises to the cloud, focusing on reducing migration downtime and outage windows. Businesses achieve high availability by maintaining real-time data synchronization across data centers, supporting seamless failover processes. SharePlex is vital for tasks such as upgrading databases and cross-platform migrations. It's extensively used by database administrators for managing complex data tasks with large databases and high transaction volumes.

Service and Support

SharePlex customer service and support are highly regarded. Quest handles technical assistance and offers excellent response times, standing out compared to other vendors. Premier Support provides almost instant case investigation. SharePlex support responds quickly in critical situations, offers valuable insights, and utilizes WebEx for real-time problem-solving. The high satisfaction stems from their ability to immediately address genuine issues and provide assistance through night shifts when required. Their Premier Support adds significant value to clients' investments with Quest.

Deployment

SharePlex's initial setup is described as easy and straightforward, facilitated by a user-friendly guide. While advanced filtering can complicate data partitioning, it remains manageable. Organizations testing multiple scenarios experienced longer setup times, yet support from Quest proved beneficial. Installation involves minimal input and relies on the appropriate file system. Experienced users complete setup promptly, although newcomers may require more time. Deployments typically happen smoothly, with DBAs performing configuration, installation, and maintenance tasks.

Scalability

Users find SharePlex highly scalable. They note its improvement in newer versions, especially from version 6. It efficiently handles large data volumes, facilitating high availability and maintenance across geographies like China, Canada, and Europe. Users have experienced increased usage with growing data needs. While some mention complexities with large systems involving multiple databases, they attribute these to logical replication, not SharePlex. However, SharePlex's role in their infrastructure and customer availability is highly valued.

Stability

Since version 6, SharePlex is stable. It effectively resolves any migration or setup issues, with minimal out-of-sync occurrences. Users have experienced consistency across several Oracle version upgrades, dating back to 2007, without significant disruptions. SharePlex has demonstrated robustness with seamless operation, accommodating frequent updates while maintaining stability. Users consistently find it easy to address any issues that arise, ensuring a stable environment for database compatibility and operations.

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Learn more about SharePlex

SharePlex offers reliable data transfer and efficient multi-target replication. Its features like Compare and Repair utilities assist in maintaining data consistency. With PEP fostering scalability for large transactions, it caters to businesses aiming to cut down migration windows and minimize outages. Users employ SharePlex in real-time syncing and failover scenarios across data centers, crucial for handling extensive transaction data during migrations or upgrades.

What are SharePlex's key features?

Core Replication: Ensures reliable data synchronization across multiple targets.
Data Integrity Management: Maintains accuracy during reading and writing processes.
Compare and Repair Utilities: Facilitate data consistency checks and fixes.
PEP: Enhances performance for large transaction volumes.

Why consider SharePlex for your database needs?

Scalability: Supports large-scale transactions with efficiency.
Minimized Downtime: Provides continuous data availability during operations.
Business Continuity: Enables seamless failover and data center transitions.
Real-time Syncing: Supports time-sensitive data processing requirements.

Organizations in sectors like finance and telecommunications implement SharePlex to maintain uninterrupted operations and ensure quick recovery times. By facilitating database migrations to cloud platforms like AWS, they achieve reduced downtime and enhanced operational efficiency, catering to the rigorous demands of data-driven industries.

SharePlex was previously known as Dell SharePlex, SharePlex.