--- description: Learn more about DreamFactory. We provide Australian business users the most detailed information on pricing, benefits, and disadvantages of software that will make your choice easier. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: DreamFactory Reviews, Cost & Features | GetApp Australia 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Data Extraction Software](/directory/1157/data-extraction/software) > [DreamFactory](/software/116895/dreamfactory) # DreamFactory Canonical: https://www.getapp.com.au/software/116895/dreamfactory Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/116895/dreamfactory?page=2) > DreamFactory is a self-hosted platform providing governed API access to any data source for enterprise apps and local LLMs. > > Verdict: Rated **4.1/5** by 11 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Key benefits of DreamFactory \- AI-ready governed data access : Give LLMs and AI agents governed REST API access to enterprise data without exposing raw credentials or bypassing RBAC. -One standard API layer for all data : Automatically generate consistent REST APIs over every database, warehouse, file store, and legacy system. -Production-grade reliability : Gateway-style routing, rate limiting, caching, and observability protect your systems under real-world load. -Plugs into what you already run : Works stand-alone or behind existing API gateways, management platforms, and CI/CD pipelines with no rip and replace. -Ship faster with the team you have : Offload data access, auth, and governance so developers focus on building AI and application experiences. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.1/5** | 11 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: DreamFactory Software - **Location**: Las Vegas, US - **Founded**: 2008 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Contact DreamFactory for custom pricing information. - **Target Audience**: 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Australia, Belgium, Canada, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - API - API Design - API Lifecycle Management - Access Controls/Permissions - Dashboard - Developer Portal - Document Management - Multiple Data Sources - Reporting/Analytics - Scalability - Testing Management - Traffic Control - User Management - Version Control - Web Services ## Integrations (14 total) - Amazon DynamoDB - Amazon S3 - Apache Hive - Database Insights for SQL Server - IBM Db2 - MariaDB - Microsoft SQL Server - MongoDB - MySQL - Oracle Linux - PostgreSQL - SAP HANA Cloud - Salesforce Sales Cloud - Snowflake ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Data Extraction Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/1157/data-extraction/software) ## Related Categories - [API Platforms](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/559/api-management/software) - [System and Data Integration Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/654/integration/software) - [Enterprise Service Bus Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/3781/enterprise-service-bus-esb/software) - [Data Extraction Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/1157/data-extraction/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[Resource Guru](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/90739/resource-guru) — 4.7/5 (539 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Expose your database with an API" — 4.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *4 February 2019* | Management Consulting | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: Authentication and API is out-of-the-box The free version includes many features It saves a lot of time if you just want to use the basic REST API features > > **Cons**: Upgrading to a new version can be a massive pain Debugging problems is very difficult if not impossible sometimes Stored procedures are not fully supported The API options to query a database are not as powerful as the options a SQL language provides > > We implemented Dreamfactory to integrate Salesforce with an ERP software that didn't have an API, constrained by a limited budget which didn't allow us to go for a more complex middleware. The solution allowed us to quickly send and retrieve records from the ERP, and run processes using SQL stored procedures which gave us a bit of a headache at the beginning because of lack of full support. ----- ### "Good at what it does, not so good at what it doesnt do." — 4.0/5 > **Phil** | *11 November 2019* | Automotive | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: The software is relatively comprehensive, with very granular access and control to many different parts of your system. Quite easy to setup an API, and expand it once setup. Lots of support both from their technical team and also integration with other companies using this platform for their system. > > **Cons**: It is very CPU intensive, I have built a bespoke API to run side by side this one, using the same DB, SPs, Server infrastructure but different technology for the API. The difference in the resources required is substantial, which means we are moving our more intensive systems away from this. It is also a quirky system, having to reset the cache when you alter the DB, with a learning curve to get your way around the system. > > It did what we needed for a time, and I cant fault it for that. For some other software we use, that this has integrated well with, we will keep using it. However, for current development, and anything we expect to be high load, we have moved away in favor of developing our own API. ----- ### "Useful but hard to use" — 3.0/5 > **Taj** | *6 February 2019* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 4.0/10 > > **Pros**: I liked the concept of the product. And it is good at what it does. > > **Cons**: 1. Nested Object filter for database tables apis is hard. more often we had to write custom code to implement. 2. Alternate authentication setup is hard. we tried adding alternate authentication and failed, Also connected with customer support and still failed to add customer authencation. 3. Installation steps do fail to setup it smoothly i got into a lot of issues even after following exact steps for installation on ubuntu16 ----- ### "Great platform, well done\!" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *29 January 2019* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Great Security and very complete and user friendly documentation. Example apps get your going quick\! > > **Cons**: I cant think of anything not to like. In the beginning it might be a little overwhelming, but once you have read the documentation and looked at the samples apps, you on your way. > > Overall a great product that will assist you to speed up your development process\! ----- ### "DreamFactory is like Ruby on Rails for APIs" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *30 January 2019* | Banking | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: DreamFactory is the definition of convention over configuration\! It has a great user format that allows us to build and streamline our APIs in a simple and rapid method without coding. I honestly couldn't imagine building APIs without DreamFactory in the future. > > **Cons**: When we first started using DreamFactory, I was frustrated with its short time to live, but we were quickly able to change a setting that extended the session time - I think we'll be using DreamFactory for many years to come. > > Their support team is excellent\! We had some difficulties connecting less common databases and they helped us navigate a solution in an amazing time. 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