Syntharil vs. Salesforce Full Copy Sandbox

Syntharil is a flexible alternative to a Salesforce Full Copy Sandbox. Instead of provisioning a brand-new org every 29 days, it copies the data and metadata you choose into a sandbox you already own — on demand, with PII automatically masked.

DimensionFull Copy SandboxSyntharil
Target orgA new Salesforce-provisioned sandboxAny existing org you control
Refresh cadenceOnce every 29 daysOn demand, anytime (incremental delta)
ScopeAll-or-nothing full copyPer-object SOQL filtering (subset)
PII / complianceRaw production PII as-isBuilt-in deterministic PII masking
Cost modelFull Sandbox license (expensive, prod-sized)SaaS subscription; copy only what you need
Data recordsFullStandard + custom; FK / polymorphic / RecordType remap
Audit fieldsNativePreserved (auto-provisioned)
Files & attachmentsFullFiles/ContentVersion, Attachments, Documents
Metadata / schemaFull28 types incl. Apex, Flows, Profiles, Permission Sets
Incremental deltaNo (full refresh only)Yes (hybrid + per-object watermarks)
Delete propagationN/A (fresh each time)Yes (removes target records deleted at source)
Chatter / feedsIncludedExcluded by design
User records / hierarchyCloned (optionally scrambled)Excluded (ownership fallback)
Field historyNativeNot API-insertable (Salesforce platform limit)

Where Syntharil wins

  • No 29-day wait — refresh on demand
  • Copy into orgs you already own
  • Copy a filtered subset, not the whole org
  • Automatic, deterministic PII masking
  • Incremental delta refreshes
  • No Full Sandbox license cost

Where a Full Copy Sandbox still makes sense

  • You need an exact 1:1 clone including Chatter, user records, and native field history.
  • You want a brand-new, isolated org provisioned by Salesforce rather than copying into one you already control.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest alternative to a Salesforce Full Copy Sandbox?

Lighter sandboxes (Partial Copy, Developer Pro) plus a data-movement tool like Syntharil let you populate an org you already have with a filtered, masked copy of production — avoiding the cost of a Full Sandbox license.

How can I refresh a Salesforce sandbox more often than every 29 days?

A Full Copy Sandbox is limited to a 29-day refresh interval. Syntharil copies data into an existing sandbox on demand, and incremental delta runs refresh only new and changed records.

How do I copy production data into a sandbox with PII masked?

Syntharil replication applies deterministic masking to PII fields (email, phone, SSN, and any field you choose) during the copy, so the sandbox keeps realistic, consistent data without real customer information.

Can I copy only some records instead of the whole org?

Yes. Per-object SOQL filters let you copy exactly the subset you need — for example, the last 90 days of Closed Won opportunities.

Does Syntharil copy metadata as well as data?

Yes. It can clone 28 metadata types — Apex, Flows, Layouts, Profiles, Permission Sets, and more — before or instead of copying data.

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