DBConvert Streams is positioned for developers, DBAs, and small teams working mainly with MySQL and PostgreSQL.
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Best Data Migration Tools 2026
Facts read 20 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
Data migration tools help move information between systems, services, and storage environments. This list helps buyers compare options for database, storage, and broader migration work.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 DBConvert Streams | DBConvert Streams is positioned for developers, DBAs, and small teams working mainly with MySQL and PostgreSQL. | 5.9 | $9 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 02 MySQL | 5.8 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux, API | 28 Sep 2026 | |
| 03 pgloader | pgloader suits teams moving supported database or flat-file data into PostgreSQL who can run self-hosted software on Linux. | 5.1 | €800 a month | Free plan | Linux, Self-hosted | 2 Oct 2026 |
| 04 Striim | The Developer plan is aimed at learning and small-scale use. | 4.7 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, API, Self-hosted | 4 Oct 2026 |
| 05 Amazon Database Migration Service | AWS DMS suits teams migrating databases or analytics workloads to AWS, including moves from self-managed databases to AWS-managed services. | 4.5 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, API | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 06 Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool | MSRT may suit Windows users seeking a tool for prevalent malware cleanup, either through Windows Update or an on-demand standalone scan. | 4.5 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows | 12 Oct 2026 |
| 07 AWS Schema Conversion Tool | AWS SCT may suit database teams assessing or converting schemas and workloads to supported AWS destinations. | 4.4 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows, Linux, Self-hosted | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 08 Ora2Pg | Ora2Pg suits teams planning a database move to PostgreSQL, especially those assessing Oracle migration scope or converting schema and data. | 4.4 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows, Linux, Self-hosted | 3 Oct 2026 |
| 09 Fivetran HVR | 4.3 | — | Free trial | Web, Windows, Linux, API | 12 Oct 2026 | |
| 10 Azure Storage Mover | It suits organizations moving file workloads to Azure, including teams managing hybrid or multicloud migrations. | 4.1 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Self-hosted | 30 Sep 2026 |
The list is ordered by newest releases first, using the figures makers publish and no scored rating. Compare deployment model, migration modes, change data capture, schema mapping, scheduled migrations, API access, and price.
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MySQL
WindowsMacLinux+2 Record5.8 Visit
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pgloader
pgloader suits teams moving supported database or flat-file data into PostgreSQL who can run self-hosted software on Linux.
LinuxSelf-hosted Record5.1 Visit
04
Striim
The Developer plan is aimed at learning and small-scale use.
WebAPISelf-hosted Record4.7 Visit
05
Amazon Database Migration Service
AWS DMS suits teams migrating databases or analytics workloads to AWS, including moves from self-managed databases to AWS-managed services.
WebAPI Record4.5 Visit
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Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool
Windows Free plan Record4.5 Visit MSRT may suit Windows users seeking a tool for prevalent malware cleanup, either through Windows Update or an on-demand standalone scan.
7
AWS Schema Conversion Tool
WindowsLinuxSelf-hosted Free plan Record4.4 Visit AWS SCT may suit database teams assessing or converting schemas and workloads to supported AWS destinations.
8
Ora2Pg
WindowsLinuxSelf-hosted Free plan Record4.4 Visit Ora2Pg suits teams planning a database move to PostgreSQL, especially those assessing Oracle migration scope or converting schema and data.
10
Azure Storage Mover
WebSelf-hosted Free plan Record4.1 Visit It suits organizations moving file workloads to Azure, including teams managing hybrid or multicloud migrations.
12
BigQuery Data Clean Rooms
WebAPI Free Record3.6 Visit It suits organizations that need to share and analyze BigQuery data with partners while restricting access to raw data.
Before you choose
Check the pricing path
A free plan is available from items on this list, while other tools use freemium or paid pricing. Review the Free plan and Paid from fields before you shortlist a tool.
Pricing notes can say pricing on request. A listed paid option shows a starting price of $45 per month and a 14-day trial.
Match the deployment model
Tools on this list run on web, Windows, Linux, self-hosted environments, APIs, or macOS. Choose a deployment model that fits where your systems run and how you plan to operate the migration.
Check whether the tool supports the platform you need before reviewing migration features.
Compare migration controls
Use Migration modes to match the way information must move. Change data capture can matter when updates need to continue during a migration.
Schema mapping helps align structures between systems. Scheduled migrations can support planned transfer windows.
Review API access
API access matters when migration work must connect with scripts, services, or an existing workflow. Compare this field with the deployment model and migration modes.
Check the tool's published details for the API access it offers before choosing an integration approach.
Questions
Do these tools offer free plans?
A free plan is offered by items on this list. Pricing models also include freemium and paid options.
Can I try a tool before paying?
A free trial is offered by items on this list. A listed pricing note includes a 14-day trial.
Which platforms do these tools run on?
Platforms listed for this category are web, Windows, Linux, self-hosted, API, and macOS.
What migration features should I compare?
Compare migration modes, change data capture, schema mapping, scheduled migrations, and API access.
Is pricing always listed?
Pricing notes can show a free plan, a starting price, or pricing on request, depending on the item.
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