Streamkap vs AWS DMS: Real-Time CDC Platform Comparison

AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) and Streamkap both offer Change Data Capture (CDC) capabilities, but they cater to different use cases and have distinct strengths. AWS DMS is primarily designed for database migrations with support for ongoing replication, which makes it suitable for AWS-to-AWS data movements and one-time database migrations, albeit with higher latency and some limitations in transformations and multi-cloud operations. Streamkap, on the other hand, is optimized for real-time CDC pipelines, offering sub-second latency, native integration with modern data platforms like Snowflake and Databricks, and built-in stream processing capabilities using Apache Flink. This positions Streamkap as a more robust solution for continuous, production-grade CDC workloads, particularly when low latency and multi-cloud support are critical. While AWS DMS might be more cost-effective for basic scenarios within the AWS ecosystem, Streamkap provides comprehensive features that simplify operations and enhance performance for real-time data streaming and processing across various cloud environments.