sluice is an open-source database migration and continuous-sync (CDC) tool covering MySQL and Postgres in all four directions.
Publisher’s description
What is sluice?
sluice is an open-source database program for Windows from sluicesync. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.137.1, released on September 1, 2026. 6 versions are listed since June 4, 2026, each with links to its own installer files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (sluicesync/sluice) has 3 stars. Similar programs include MariaDB, HeidiSQL and Dolt.
Project description on GitHub: “Migrate and continuously sync databases between MySQL and Postgres”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
In short: sluice is an open-source database tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs.
Is sluice safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
03DD91AA1DEFD4A1CEB3C06CDE8605FB1E4B484B06A9059AE7D11155C131ABA0· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 6 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.137.1Latest | September 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 0.134.0 | August 28, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.100.0 | July 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 0.99.158 | June 29, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.99.41 | June 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 0.99.2 | June 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id sluicesync.sluice -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- sluicesync
- Category
- Databases
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/sluicesync/sluice
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.137.1
- Released
- September 1, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 11, 2026
- Versions listed
- 6
- GitHub stars
- 3
- GitHub forks
- 1
- Website
- sluicesync.com
- winget ID
- sluicesync.sluice
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is sluice free?
Yes. sluice is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is sluice safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install sluice with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does sluice run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of sluice?
The versions page lists all 6 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 4, 2026.
Can I use sluice without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to sluice?
MariaDB, HeidiSQL, Dolt, SQLite and Beekeeper Studio. The alternatives page compares them.
