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Introduction to NineData Community Edition

This page explains what NineData Community Edition is, who it is designed for, which core capabilities it includes, and how it differs from enterprise deployment options.

What is NineData Community Edition?

NineData Community Edition (GitHub) is a permanently free, one-click installation data management solution for developers, startup teams, educational institutions, and individual users. It includes core NineData capabilities such as Database DevOps, Data Replication, Database Comparison, AI AGENT, and Operations Center.

  • Database DevOps: Manage data sources, query data, enforce SQL standards, review SQL changes, and run approval workflows for database development. Each Community Edition approval process group keeps one adjustable default approval process template and does not initialize 24 child processes.

  • Data Replication: Replicate data offline or in real time between homogeneous and heterogeneous data sources. Use it for data migration, database scaling, version upgrades, disaster recovery, multi-active architecture, and warehouse or lake integration.

  • Database Comparison: The NineData Database Comparison feature supports consistency comparison between two data sources. When inconsistencies are found, it can generate change SQL to help align data and structure.

  • AI AGENT: Use ChatDBA, intelligent SQL diagnosis, SQL optimization, and migration assessment for database Q&A, performance diagnosis, SQL rewriting, and migration risk assessment.

  • Operations Center: Manage tasks, view logs, monitor cluster and node resources, and manage Pods in local deployment environments.

NineData Community Edition runs as a local deployment and does not require a connection to cloud services or the NineData website. All data and operations stay in your local environment. It is suitable for isolated internal networks, small teams, individual projects, and learning or testing scenarios.

NineData Community Edition is Docker-based and can be installed with a single command on a local machine or server.

Why use Community Edition

Permanently Free, Efficient, and Easy to Use

Community Edition is free to use and can be deployed quickly.

Support for Cloud Virtual Machines or Local Deployment

Deploy it on a cloud virtual machine or in a local private network to meet internal data management requirements.

Safer and More Efficient Data Management

Use database DevOps capabilities to improve collaboration between developers and DBAs while keeping data operations controlled.

High-Performance Real-Time Data Migration and Synchronization

Use CDC-based replication for migration, synchronization, disaster recovery, and other real-time data movement scenarios.

Community Edition vs Enterprise Edition (formerly NineData Dedicated Cluster)

Comparison DimensionCommunity EditionEnterprise Edition
Core PositioningDevelopers/Startup Teams/Individual DevelopersMedium and Large Enterprises/Production Environment
Deployment MethodDocker Single Machine DeploymentDocker Single Machine Deployment/Distributed Cluster
Database DevOps10 data sources (functions consistent with the professional version)Scales dynamically based on the license (unlimited)
Data Replication10 tasks (including 2 incremental tasks)Scales dynamically based on the license (unlimited)
Data ComparisonUp to 10 tasksNo limit
Deployment ComplexityLow: single command deploymentHigher: supports scaling, node expansion, and distributed operations
Resource ConsumptionSingle machineCluster (cross-room disaster recovery + multi-active in different locations)
Technical SupportDocuments + WeChat group7x24 dedicated technical support + SLA service guarantee
CostPermanently freePay as you go

Comprehensive Comparison of NineData Community Edition with Mainstream Tools

Comparison ItemsNineData Community EditionNavicatFlywayLiquibaseDataGrip (Non-Commercial License)
Basic CapabilitiesUpdate and Iteration FrequencyHigh (Continuous delivery, weekly iteration)Medium (Annual major versions, quarterly minor updates)Medium (Regular feature enhancements, about once every six months)Medium (Regular maintenance, quarterly updates)Medium (two major updates per year)
Deployment ModeDocker DeploymentDesktop ApplicationCLI Integrated with JavaCLI Integrated with JavaDesktop IDE (Windows/macOS/Linux)
Supported Data SourcesNearly 40 types of data sources, including RDBMS, data warehouses, and multi-cloud databases. For details, see Feature Overview.MySQL, PG, Oracle, SQL Server, etc.MySQL, PG, Oracle, and other mainstream databasesMainstream databases (similar to Flyway)Full support for mainstream databases; basic support for other databases through JDBC drivers
Login MethodAccount password/third-party login/SSO(LDAP)Local account/LicenseNo (Command line)No (Command line/Code)JetBrains account + database authentication (no platform-level SSO)
SQL IDESupported LanguagesChinese and EnglishMultiple languagesEnglishEnglishEnglish, with Chinese/Japanese/Korean language packs
SQL WindowSupported (Strong)Supported (Strong)XXSupported (SQL IDE and multiple query consoles)
Object Visual ManagementSupportedSupported (Graphical)XXSupported (object browsing/creation/modification and database diagrams)
Query Result Set OperationsExport, EditExport, Edit, ChartsXXSupported (view, edit, search, compare, import, and multi-format export)
Session IsolationSupportedSupportedXXSupported (dedicated sessions)
SQL Review and ReleaseSQL Change ReleaseWork Order + Automated ProcessDirect ExecutionDirect Execution of Migration ScriptsDirect Execution of ScriptsDirect execution (no approval work orders)
Change Automatic BackupSupportedManual BackupXXX
Approval ProcessOne adjustable default approval process templateXXXX
Online DDLNatively SupportedXXXX
Online DMLSupportedXXXX
Built-in SQL Standards200+ built-in rules for various database types / customXXXPartially supported (local SQL inspections; no organization-wide policy)
Mobile ApprovalSupportedXXXX
Release Process OrchestrationSupportedXXXX
SQL Code ReviewStrong (Automated Review)XXXPartially supported (local code inspections; no team review workflow)
Data SecuritySensitive Data ProtectionIntelligent data classification and grading, complete data desensitization + encryptionXXXX
Permission Authorization ModeRBAC + ABAC, administrator authorization + active applicationXXXX
Permission ModelFine-grained permissions (database/table/sensitive column/module/operation)Local permissionsXXX
Operation AuditFull-link auditXXXX
Advanced Data ProcessingData ImportMulti-format import, syntax-level controllableMultiple formats (Excel, CSV, etc.)Through migration scriptsThrough scriptsSupported (CSV/TSV/delimited-text import)
Data ExportMulti-format export, file encryption, watermark protectionMultiple formats exportXXSupported (CSV/JSON/XML/HTML/Markdown/Excel and other formats)
Data Archiving and CleaningAutomatic archiving (MySQL, PG)ManualXXX
Data Tracking and RollbackAutomatic parsing of Binlog to generate in reverseXXXX
Data GenerationSupported, simulation template customizationSupport for test data generationXXX
Performance DiagnosisSlow SQL Performance AnalysisIn-depth analysis + optimization suggestions (MySQL, PG, Oracle, Db2)Basic analysisXXPartially supported (Explain Plan/Analyse; no slow-SQL monitoring)
Session ManagementView/Kill sessionsView/Kill sessionsXXSupported (view/close sessions and cancel statements)

NineData Community Edition Data Replication

The table lists the replication and comparison links supported by the current Community Edition version. Replication types (schema, full, and incremental) and comparison types continue to come from the MetaDB configuration.

Source DatabaseTarget Database
MySQLMySQL
SQL Server
PostgreSQL
Oracle
OceanBase Oracle
OceanBase MySQL
TDSQL MySQL
Doris
SelectDB
ClickHouse
Elasticsearch
Kafka
Dameng
DWS
Greenplum
Redshift
StarRocks
SingleStore
TiDB
Hive
AnalyticDB PostgreSQL
GaussDB
openGauss
Database Group
DataHub
KingbaseES
KingbaseES for Oracle
PolarDB for Oracle
Vastbase
SQL ServerMySQL
SQL Server
PostgreSQL
Oracle
OceanBase Oracle
OceanBase MySQL
TDSQL MySQL
Doris
SelectDB
ClickHouse
Kafka
Dameng
DWS
Greenplum
StarRocks
TiDB
AnalyticDB PostgreSQL
openGauss
KingbaseES
KingbaseES for Oracle
PolarDB for Oracle
Azure SQL Database
Vastbase
PostgreSQLMySQL
SQL Server
PostgreSQL
Oracle
OceanBase Oracle
OceanBase MySQL
TDSQL MySQL
Doris
SelectDB
ClickHouse
Kafka
Dameng
DWS
Greenplum
StarRocks
TiDB
AnalyticDB PostgreSQL
Sybase
GaussDB
openGauss
KingbaseES
KingbaseES for Oracle
PolarDB for Oracle
Vastbase
OracleMySQL
SQL Server
PostgreSQL
Oracle
OceanBase Oracle
OceanBase MySQL
TDSQL MySQL
Doris
SelectDB
ClickHouse
Kafka
Dameng
DWS
Greenplum
StarRocks
TiDB
AnalyticDB PostgreSQL
GaussDB
openGauss
DataHub
KingbaseES
KingbaseES for Oracle
PolarDB for Oracle
Vastbase
GoldenDB
OceanBase OracleMySQL
SQL Server
PostgreSQL
Oracle
OceanBase Oracle
OceanBase MySQL
Doris
ClickHouse
Kafka
Dameng
Greenplum
StarRocks
TiDB
openGauss
KingbaseES
KingbaseES for Oracle
PolarDB for Oracle
OceanBase MySQLMySQL
SQL Server
PostgreSQL
Oracle
OceanBase Oracle
OceanBase MySQL
Doris
ClickHouse
Kafka
Dameng
Greenplum
StarRocks
TiDB
openGauss
KingbaseES
KingbaseES for Oracle
PolarDB for Oracle
TDSQL MySQLMySQL
SQL Server
PostgreSQL
Oracle
OceanBase MySQL
TDSQL MySQL
Doris
SelectDB
ClickHouse
Kafka
DWS
Greenplum
StarRocks
TiDB
AnalyticDB PostgreSQL
GaussDB
openGauss
KingbaseES
KingbaseES for Oracle
MongoDBMongoDB
RedisRedis
DorisMySQL
SQL Server
PostgreSQL
Oracle
OceanBase Oracle
OceanBase MySQL
TDSQL MySQL
Doris
ClickHouse
Dameng
Greenplum
StarRocks
TiDB
openGauss
KingbaseES
KingbaseES for Oracle
PolarDB for Oracle
Vastbase
SelectDBMySQL
PostgreSQL
Oracle
TDSQL MySQL
SelectDB
ClickHouse
Greenplum
StarRocks
ClickHouseMySQL
SQL Server
PostgreSQL
Oracle
OceanBase Oracle
OceanBase MySQL
TDSQL MySQL
Doris
ClickHouse
Dameng
Greenplum
StarRocks
TiDB
openGauss
KingbaseES
KingbaseES for Oracle
PolarDB for Oracle
Vastbase
DamengMySQL
SQL Server
PostgreSQL
Oracle
OceanBase Oracle
OceanBase MySQL
ClickHouse
Dameng
TiDB
openGauss
KingbaseES
KingbaseES for Oracle
PolarDB for Oracle
Vastbase
DWSDWS
GreenplumMySQL
SQL Server
PostgreSQL
Oracle
OceanBase Oracle
OceanBase MySQL
TDSQL MySQL
Doris
ClickHouse
Dameng
Greenplum
StarRocks
TiDB
PolarDB for Oracle
Vastbase
StarRocksMySQL
SQL Server
PostgreSQL
Oracle
OceanBase Oracle
OceanBase MySQL
TDSQL MySQL
Doris
ClickHouse
Dameng
Greenplum
StarRocks
TiDB
openGauss
KingbaseES
KingbaseES for Oracle
PolarDB for Oracle
Vastbase
TiDBMySQL
SQL Server
PostgreSQL
Oracle
OceanBase Oracle
OceanBase MySQL
Doris
ClickHouse
Dameng
Greenplum
StarRocks
TiDB
openGauss
KingbaseES
KingbaseES for Oracle
Vastbase
GaussDBMySQL
PostgreSQL
Oracle
Doris
SelectDB
Kafka
DWS
StarRocks
GaussDB
openGauss
DataHub
openGaussMySQL
SQL Server
Oracle
OceanBase Oracle
OceanBase MySQL
Doris
ClickHouse
Dameng
Greenplum
StarRocks
TiDB
openGauss
PolarDB for Oracle
Vastbase
KingbaseESMySQL
SQL Server
PostgreSQL
Oracle
OceanBase Oracle
OceanBase MySQL
Doris
SelectDB
ClickHouse
Kafka
Dameng
Greenplum
StarRocks
TiDB
openGauss
KingbaseES
KingbaseES for Oracle
PolarDB for Oracle
Vastbase
KingbaseES for OracleMySQL
SQL Server
PostgreSQL
Oracle
OceanBase Oracle
OceanBase MySQL
Doris
SelectDB
ClickHouse
Kafka
Dameng
Greenplum
StarRocks
TiDB
openGauss
KingbaseES
KingbaseES for Oracle
PolarDB for Oracle
Vastbase
PolarDB for OracleMySQL
SQL Server
PostgreSQL
Oracle
OceanBase Oracle
OceanBase MySQL
Doris
ClickHouse
Dameng
Greenplum
StarRocks
TiDB
openGauss
PolarDB for Oracle
Vastbase
Azure SQL DatabaseSQL Server
PostgreSQL
Azure SQL Database
VastbaseMySQL
PostgreSQL
OceanBase Oracle
OceanBase MySQL
StarRocks
TiDB
PolarDB for Oracle
Vastbase
GoldenDBOracle
GoldenDB
VersionNew Source DatabaseNew Target Database
5.4.0No new links
5.3.0MySQLStarRocks
SQL ServerTDSQL MySQL
SQL ServerStarRocks
PostgreSQLStarRocks
PostgreSQLSybase
OracleStarRocks
OceanBase OracleSQL Server
OceanBase OracleDoris
OceanBase OracleClickHouse
OceanBase OracleDameng
OceanBase OracleGreenplum
OceanBase OracleStarRocks
OceanBase OracleopenGauss
OceanBase OracleKingbaseES
OceanBase OracleKingbaseES for Oracle
OceanBase OraclePolarDB for Oracle
OceanBase MySQLSQL Server
OceanBase MySQLPostgreSQL
OceanBase MySQLOracle
OceanBase MySQLOceanBase Oracle
OceanBase MySQLDoris
OceanBase MySQLClickHouse
OceanBase MySQLDameng
OceanBase MySQLGreenplum
OceanBase MySQLStarRocks
OceanBase MySQLTiDB
OceanBase MySQLopenGauss
OceanBase MySQLKingbaseES
OceanBase MySQLKingbaseES for Oracle
OceanBase MySQLPolarDB for Oracle
TDSQL MySQLStarRocks
DorisOceanBase Oracle
DorisOceanBase MySQL
DorisDoris
DorisGreenplum
DorisStarRocks
DorisTiDB
DorisKingbaseES
DorisKingbaseES for Oracle
DorisPolarDB for Oracle
DorisVastbase
SelectDBStarRocks
ClickHouseOceanBase Oracle
ClickHouseOceanBase MySQL
ClickHouseGreenplum
ClickHouseStarRocks
ClickHouseTiDB
ClickHouseKingbaseES
ClickHouseKingbaseES for Oracle
ClickHousePolarDB for Oracle
ClickHouseVastbase
DamengSQL Server
DamengOceanBase Oracle
DamengOceanBase MySQL
DamengTiDB
DamengKingbaseES
DamengKingbaseES for Oracle
DamengPolarDB for Oracle
DamengVastbase
GreenplumSQL Server
GreenplumOracle
GreenplumOceanBase Oracle
GreenplumOceanBase MySQL
GreenplumDoris
GreenplumClickHouse
GreenplumDameng
GreenplumStarRocks
GreenplumPolarDB for Oracle
GreenplumVastbase
StarRocksOceanBase Oracle
StarRocksOceanBase MySQL
StarRocksDoris
StarRocksStarRocks
StarRocksTiDB
StarRocksKingbaseES
StarRocksKingbaseES for Oracle
StarRocksPolarDB for Oracle
StarRocksVastbase
TiDBSQL Server
TiDBOceanBase Oracle
TiDBOceanBase MySQL
TiDBDameng
TiDBStarRocks
TiDBopenGauss
TiDBKingbaseES
TiDBKingbaseES for Oracle
TiDBVastbase
GaussDBStarRocks
openGaussMySQL
openGaussSQL Server
openGaussOracle
openGaussOceanBase Oracle
openGaussOceanBase MySQL
openGaussDoris
openGaussClickHouse
openGaussDameng
openGaussGreenplum
openGaussStarRocks
openGaussTiDB
openGaussPolarDB for Oracle
openGaussVastbase
KingbaseESSQL Server
KingbaseESOceanBase Oracle
KingbaseESOceanBase MySQL
KingbaseESSelectDB
KingbaseESClickHouse
KingbaseESDameng
KingbaseESGreenplum
KingbaseESStarRocks
KingbaseESTiDB
KingbaseESopenGauss
KingbaseESPolarDB for Oracle
KingbaseESVastbase
KingbaseES for OracleSQL Server
KingbaseES for OracleOceanBase Oracle
KingbaseES for OracleOceanBase MySQL
KingbaseES for OracleSelectDB
KingbaseES for OracleClickHouse
KingbaseES for OracleDameng
KingbaseES for OracleGreenplum
KingbaseES for OracleStarRocks
KingbaseES for OracleTiDB
KingbaseES for OracleopenGauss
KingbaseES for OraclePolarDB for Oracle
KingbaseES for OracleVastbase
PolarDB for OracleMySQL
PolarDB for OracleSQL Server
PolarDB for OraclePostgreSQL
PolarDB for OracleOceanBase Oracle
PolarDB for OracleOceanBase MySQL
PolarDB for OracleDoris
PolarDB for OracleClickHouse
PolarDB for OracleDameng
PolarDB for OracleGreenplum
PolarDB for OracleStarRocks
PolarDB for OracleTiDB
PolarDB for OracleopenGauss
PolarDB for OracleVastbase
VastbaseMySQL
VastbasePostgreSQL
VastbaseOceanBase Oracle
VastbaseOceanBase MySQL
VastbaseStarRocks
VastbaseTiDB
VastbasePolarDB for Oracle
5.1.0 (initial support)MySQLMySQL
MySQLSQL Server
MySQLPostgreSQL
MySQLOracle
MySQLOceanBase Oracle
MySQLOceanBase MySQL
MySQLTDSQL MySQL
MySQLDoris
MySQLSelectDB
MySQLClickHouse
MySQLElasticsearch
MySQLKafka
MySQLDameng
MySQLDWS
MySQLGreenplum
MySQLRedshift
MySQLSingleStore
MySQLTiDB
MySQLHive
MySQLAnalyticDB PostgreSQL
MySQLGaussDB
MySQLopenGauss
MySQLDatabase Group
MySQLDataHub
MySQLKingbaseES
MySQLKingbaseES for Oracle
MySQLPolarDB for Oracle
MySQLVastbase
SQL ServerMySQL
SQL ServerSQL Server
SQL ServerPostgreSQL
SQL ServerOracle
SQL ServerOceanBase Oracle
SQL ServerOceanBase MySQL
SQL ServerDoris
SQL ServerSelectDB
SQL ServerClickHouse
SQL ServerKafka
SQL ServerDameng
SQL ServerDWS
SQL ServerGreenplum
SQL ServerTiDB
SQL ServerAnalyticDB PostgreSQL
SQL ServerGaussDB
SQL ServeropenGauss
SQL ServerKingbaseES
SQL ServerKingbaseES for Oracle
SQL ServerPolarDB for Oracle
SQL ServerAzure SQL Database
SQL ServerVastbase
PostgreSQLMySQL
PostgreSQLSQL Server
PostgreSQLPostgreSQL
PostgreSQLOracle
PostgreSQLOceanBase Oracle
PostgreSQLOceanBase MySQL
PostgreSQLTDSQL MySQL
PostgreSQLDoris
PostgreSQLSelectDB
PostgreSQLClickHouse
PostgreSQLKafka
PostgreSQLDameng
PostgreSQLDWS
PostgreSQLGreenplum
PostgreSQLTiDB
PostgreSQLAnalyticDB PostgreSQL
PostgreSQLGaussDB
PostgreSQLopenGauss
PostgreSQLKingbaseES
PostgreSQLKingbaseES for Oracle
PostgreSQLPolarDB for Oracle
PostgreSQLVastbase
OracleMySQL
OracleSQL Server
OraclePostgreSQL
OracleOracle
OracleOceanBase Oracle
OracleOceanBase MySQL
OracleTDSQL MySQL
OracleDoris
OracleSelectDB
OracleClickHouse
OracleKafka
OracleDameng
OracleDWS
OracleGreenplum
OracleTiDB
OracleAnalyticDB PostgreSQL
OracleGaussDB
OracleopenGauss
OracleDataHub
OracleKingbaseES
OracleKingbaseES for Oracle
OraclePolarDB for Oracle
OracleVastbase
OracleGoldenDB
OceanBase OracleMySQL
OceanBase OraclePostgreSQL
OceanBase OracleOracle
OceanBase OracleOceanBase Oracle
OceanBase OracleOceanBase MySQL
OceanBase OracleKafka
OceanBase OracleTiDB
OceanBase MySQLMySQL
OceanBase MySQLOceanBase MySQL
OceanBase MySQLKafka
TDSQL MySQLMySQL
TDSQL MySQLSQL Server
TDSQL MySQLPostgreSQL
TDSQL MySQLOracle
TDSQL MySQLOceanBase MySQL
TDSQL MySQLTDSQL MySQL
TDSQL MySQLDoris
TDSQL MySQLSelectDB
TDSQL MySQLClickHouse
TDSQL MySQLKafka
TDSQL MySQLDWS
TDSQL MySQLGreenplum
TDSQL MySQLTiDB
TDSQL MySQLAnalyticDB PostgreSQL
TDSQL MySQLGaussDB
TDSQL MySQLopenGauss
TDSQL MySQLKingbaseES
TDSQL MySQLKingbaseES for Oracle
MongoDBMongoDB
RedisRedis
DorisMySQL
DorisSQL Server
DorisPostgreSQL
DorisOracle
DorisTDSQL MySQL
DorisClickHouse
DorisDameng
DorisopenGauss
SelectDBMySQL
SelectDBPostgreSQL
SelectDBOracle
SelectDBTDSQL MySQL
SelectDBSelectDB
SelectDBClickHouse
SelectDBGreenplum
ClickHouseMySQL
ClickHouseSQL Server
ClickHousePostgreSQL
ClickHouseOracle
ClickHouseTDSQL MySQL
ClickHouseDoris
ClickHouseClickHouse
ClickHouseDameng
ClickHouseopenGauss
DamengMySQL
DamengPostgreSQL
DamengOracle
DamengClickHouse
DamengDameng
DamengopenGauss
DWSDWS
GreenplumMySQL
GreenplumPostgreSQL
GreenplumTDSQL MySQL
GreenplumGreenplum
GreenplumTiDB
StarRocksMySQL
StarRocksSQL Server
StarRocksPostgreSQL
StarRocksOracle
StarRocksTDSQL MySQL
StarRocksClickHouse
StarRocksDameng
StarRocksGreenplum
StarRocksopenGauss
TiDBMySQL
TiDBPostgreSQL
TiDBOracle
TiDBDoris
TiDBClickHouse
TiDBGreenplum
TiDBTiDB
SybasePostgreSQL
GaussDBMySQL
GaussDBPostgreSQL
GaussDBOracle
GaussDBDoris
GaussDBSelectDB
GaussDBKafka
GaussDBDWS
GaussDBGaussDB
GaussDBopenGauss
GaussDBDataHub
openGaussopenGauss
KingbaseESMySQL
KingbaseESPostgreSQL
KingbaseESOracle
KingbaseESDoris
KingbaseESKafka
KingbaseESKingbaseES
KingbaseESKingbaseES for Oracle
KingbaseES for OracleMySQL
KingbaseES for OraclePostgreSQL
KingbaseES for OracleOracle
KingbaseES for OracleDoris
KingbaseES for OracleKafka
KingbaseES for OracleKingbaseES
KingbaseES for OracleKingbaseES for Oracle
PolarDB for OracleOracle
PolarDB for OraclePolarDB for Oracle
Azure SQL DatabaseSQL Server
Azure SQL DatabasePostgreSQL
Azure SQL DatabaseAzure SQL Database
VastbaseVastbase
GoldenDBOracle
GoldenDBGoldenDB

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q: Why can't I choose the desired data source when creating a replication task?
    • Reason: The Community Edition exposes replication routes listed in this section and available on the create replication task page. Routes that do not appear in the list are not yet available and will be opened gradually in later releases.