Your Azure SQL Data Sync replacement is already battle-tested.
Jumpmind SymmetricDS has been replicating databases across hybrid and multi-cloud environments since 2007. Drop the trigger-based overhead and move to a mature, battle-tested platform built for exactly what you need.
Side by Side Feature Comparison
| SymmetricDS | Azure SQL Data Sync |
|---|---|
| ✅ Log-based change capture — no trigger overhead | ❌ Trigger-based sync causes table overhead |
| ✅ Any-to-any topology across nodes | ❌ Hub-and-spoke topology limits flexibility |
| ✅ Supports SQL Server, Azure SQL, and Managed Instance (Pro edition), plus 25+ more platforms | ❌ No support for Azure SQL Managed Instance |
| ✅ Hybrid, multi-cloud, and on-premises — all supported | ❌ Azure-only: no on-premises or multi-cloud |
| ✅ Free Community edition to start; Pro adds enterprise features and support | ❌ No single successor: Microsoft splits migration across 5+ separate services |
Built for the scenarios Data Sync was used for
The three main Data Sync use cases: hybrid sync, distributed reporting, and multi-region reads, all map directly onto SymmetricDS.
Most enterprise teams have completed full production cutover in 30–60 days.
”We moved off Azure SQL Data Sync in under two weeks. SymmetricDS gave us the same bidirectional sync — and actually made it easier to see what was happening across nodes.”
— Database architect, manufacturing industry
Don’t wait until 2027
The earlier you migrate, the more time you have to test and tune. SymmetricDS Community is free to start; the Pro edition adds SQL Server, Azure SQL, and Managed Instance connectivity plus enterprise support.