# CTGAN vs Syntho

| Attribute | CTGAN | Syntho |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 38.3 (55% (medium)) | 45.3 (29% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 2 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 29 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 1,574 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"An open-source tool that learns patterns from real single-table datasets and generates high-quality synthetic data with preserved statistical properties, built on generative adversarial network architecture. It is indexed under Synthetic Data.","source":"https://github.com/pricing","question":"What is CTGAN?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"CTGAN is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://github.com/pricing","question":"Is CTGAN free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"CTGAN supports a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://github.com/pricing","question":"What platforms does CTGAN support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. CTGAN can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://github.com/pricing","question":"Can CTGAN be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6}]` | `[{"answer":"A platform for generating synthetic test data using multiple methods including data masking, rule-based generation, and AI-powered approaches, designed to create privacy-preserving data that mimics real-world scenarios without exposing sensitive information. It is indexed under Synthetic Data.","source":"https://www.syntho.ai/pricing/","question":"What is Syntho?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Syntho does not publish its prices. Pricing is quoted on request, across 3 plans (Basic, Standard and Ultimate), so the figure depends on your seat count and requirements. We record this as a pricing-transparency signal rather than guessing a number. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.syntho.ai/pricing/","question":"How much does Syntho cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Syntho. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.syntho.ai/pricing/","question":"What platforms does Syntho support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Syntho can be deployed on-premise and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://www.syntho.ai/pricing/","question":"Can Syntho be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 4 integrations for Syntho, including PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Azure Data Lake and Amazon S3. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.syntho.ai/pricing/","question":"What does Syntho integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Syntho is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in the Netherlands.","source":"https://www.syntho.ai/pricing/","question":"Where is Syntho available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"self_hosted":true}` | `{"on_prem":true,"air_gapped":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | An open-source synthetic data generator that uses Conditional GANs to learn patterns from real tabular data and produce high-fidelity synthetic versions for analysis and testing. | A platform for generating synthetic test data using multiple methods including data masking, rule-based generation, and AI-powered approaches, designed to create privacy-preserving data that mimics real-world scenarios without exposing sensitive information. |
| features.capabilities | `{"deployment":"self_host","open_source":true,"pricing_model":"open_source","industry_focus":"horizontal","generation_method":"GAN","fidelity_utility_reporting":true}` | `{"deployment":"self_host","pricing_model":"subscription","industry_focus":"horizontal","masking_included":true,"generation_method":"rule-based","relational_integrity":true}` |
| integrations.count | 2 | 4 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"SDV ecosystem"},{"name":"Python packages"}]` | `[{"name":"PostgreSQL"},{"name":"SQL Server"},{"name":"Azure Data Lake"},{"name":"Amazon S3"}]` |
| language.primary | Python | - |
| market.availability | - | `{"hqCountry":"NL","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"web":true}` | `{"web":true,"linux":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://github.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-10-15T20:21:20.070Z"}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Basic","features":["Rule-Based Synthetic Data","QA Report","Sensitive data Open Text Scanner","1-2 Database Connectors","Small deployment package","Support included"],"commitment":"annual","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Standard","features":["All Basic features","1-5 Database Connectors","Medium deployment package","Support included"],"commitment":"annual","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Ultimate","features":["All current and future features","1-8 Database Connectors","Support included"],"commitment":"annual","contactSales":true},{"free":false,"name":"Syntho Engine Self-Hosted","features":["Self-hosted or on-premise deployment","Full platform access","Support included"],"commitment":"annual","contactSales":true}],"summary":"Feature-based annual licensing with no consumption charges","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.syntho.ai/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-09-21T11:32:11.115Z","billingPeriods":["year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | no |
| pricing.model | open_source | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | free | unknown |
| pricing.transparent | - | yes |
| release.cadence_days | 70 | - |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/sdv-dev/CTGAN/releases/tag/v0.12.1","date":"2026-02-13T03:09:04Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.12.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/sdv-dev/CTGAN/releases/tag/v0.12.0","date":"2026-01-27T21:27:45Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.12.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/sdv-dev/CTGAN/releases/tag/v0.11.1","date":"2025-10-30T21:27:27Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.11.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/sdv-dev/CTGAN/releases/tag/v0.11.0","date":"2025-02-26T20:06:21Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.11.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/sdv-dev/CTGAN/releases/tag/v0.10.2","date":"2024-10-22T15:46:16Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.10.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/sdv-dev/CTGAN/releases/tag/v0.10.1","date":"2024-05-13T15:40:02Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.10.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/sdv-dev/CTGAN/releases/tag/v0.10.0","date":"2024-04-11T20:29:56Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.10.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/sdv-dev/CTGAN/releases/tag/v0.9.1","date":"2024-03-14T15:07:37Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.9.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/sdv-dev/CTGAN/releases/tag/v0.9.0","date":"2024-02-13T21:29:13Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.9.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/sdv-dev/CTGAN/releases/tag/v0.8.0","date":"2023-11-13T18:57:49Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.8.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/sdv-dev/CTGAN/releases/tag/v0.7.5","date":"2023-10-05T21:42:57Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.7.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/sdv-dev/CTGAN/releases/tag/v0.7.4","date":"2023-07-27T18:09:51Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.7.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/sdv-dev/CTGAN/releases/tag/v0.7.3","date":"2023-05-25T18:59:45Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.7.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/sdv-dev/CTGAN/releases/tag/v0.7.2","date":"2023-05-09T17:54:18Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.7.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/sdv-dev/CTGAN/releases/tag/v0.7.1","date":"2023-02-23T22:28:31Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.7.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/sdv-dev/CTGAN/releases/tag/v0.7.0","date":"2023-01-20T22:24:40Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.7.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/sdv-dev/CTGAN/releases/tag/v0.6.0","date":"2022-10-07T17:31:56Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.6.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/sdv-dev/CTGAN/releases/tag/v0.5.2","date":"2022-08-19T03:12:10Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.5.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/sdv-dev/CTGAN/releases/tag/v0.5.1","date":"2022-02-25T20:53:38Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.5.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/sdv-dev/CTGAN/releases/tag/v0.5.0","date":"2021-11-18T21:42:32Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.5.0"}]` | - |
| security.scorecard | 4.4 | - |
| security.trust_center | https://github.com/security | - |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=pypi&package_name=ctgan&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | - |

## Capabilities (Synthetic Data)

| Capability | CTGAN | Syntho |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Generation method | GAN | Rule based |
| Relational integrity | - | ✓ |
| Differential privacy | - | - |
| Privacy risk scoring | - | - |
| Fidelity utility reporting | ✓ | - |
| Masking included | - | ✓ |
| Deployment | Self host | Self host |
| Open source | ✓ | - |
| Ci cd integration | - | - |
| Industry focus | Horizontal | Horizontal |
| SOC2 | - | - |
| HIPAA available | - | - |
| Pricing model | Open source | Subscription |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T21:50:48.495Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*