# Introducing 5-Minute Batch Sync, Faster Data, Smarter Decisions > 5-minute batch sync is live on Erathos: move data every 5 minutes with incremental pipelines and full observability. Source: https://www.erathos.com/en/blog/product-update-5-minute-sync Em português: https://www.erathos.com/blog/product-update-5-minute-sync Published: 2025-09-04 Category: Platform Updates ![Erathos platform showing the 5-minute sync frequency configuration for a data pipeline](https://cms-media.erathos.com/Of16uvJISeYx2NGG4dmDE5iMXGI-1.png) At Erathos, our mission has always been clear: make it easier for teams to move, manage, and trust their data. Today, we’re taking a big step forward with the release of **5-minute batch sync**, a brand-new feature exclusive to the **PRO plan**. Until now, the fastest available sync frequency was every **30 minutes** on our PRO plan. With the new update, PRO users can now sync data **6x faster**, every five minutes. This is more than just a technical improvement. It’s about giving teams fresher insights, faster reactions, and more confidence in their decision-making. ## Why Sync Frequency Matters Data pipelines are the backbone of modern operations. Whether you’re running dashboards, feeding machine learning models, or powering customer-facing applications, the **freshness of your data directly impacts the quality of the decisions you make**. Take an e-commerce business, for example. With an hourly sync, your dashboards might show sales and inventory numbers that are already 60 minutes old. That lag can hide important events, a sudden surge in customer traffic, a product selling out, or a campaign underperforming. By cutting sync time down to five minutes, you shrink that blind spot dramatically. The result? - **More accurate dashboards** that reflect what’s really happening right now. - **Faster reactions** to risks and opportunities. - **More confidence** in decisions backed by data. ## Sync Frequency Across Plans Here’s how sync frequency works today across our three plans: **Plan** **Fastest Sync Frequency** **Best for** Freemium Daily (1x per 24h) Testing connectors, simple use cases Movement Hourly (1x per hour) Growing teams that need fresher data Pro Every 5 minutes 🚀 Businesses that rely on near real-time insights This structure ensures every team can get started at the right level, and scale up as their data needs grow. ## How 5-Minute Sync Works Our new **5-minute batch sync** leverages the same reliable pipeline infrastructure you already know from Erathos, optimized for higher-frequency jobs. - **Frequency Options:** PRO users can now schedule syncs at intervals as low as five minutes. - **Scalability:** The system is built to handle higher-volume workloads without compromising reliability. - **Observability:** You keep the same detailed visibility into job status, logs, and error handling, ensuring stability at higher speeds. Enabling it is seamless. In your pipeline settings, simply choose **5 minutes** as your sync frequency. Once selected, your pipelines will refresh automatically at that interval, no additional setup required. ## When Should You Use 5-Minute Sync? Not every workflow requires near real-time data. But for certain cases, 5-minute sync can make a massive difference. 1. **Sales & Marketing Dashboards** Campaign performance can shift in minutes. Faster data lets you adjust spend, optimize ads, and maximize ROI in real time. 2. **E-Commerce & Inventory** Stock levels, order volumes, and website activity fluctuate constantly. Five-minute sync ensures teams react quickly to demand changes. 3. **Financial Operations** Fraud detection, payments monitoring, and market data often demand the freshest possible information. 4. **Customer-Facing Apps** If your users rely on data inside your product, they expect accuracy. Faster sync means you deliver a better experience. For less time-sensitive reporting, longer intervals like daily or hourly may still be ideal. The beauty of Erathos is flexibility, you choose what fits your business. ## Exclusive to PRO The **PRO plan** was designed for teams that need more than just reliable pipelines, they need speed, control, and performance at scale. 5-minute batch sync joins a growing list of PRO-exclusive features, including \[insert your other PRO perks, e.g. advanced observability, premium support, higher pipeline limits\]. By upgrading to PRO, you’re not only getting faster syncs, you’re also unlocking the advanced tools your team needs to grow confidently. Check out our plans [here](/pricing). ## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ### **Is 5-minute sync available in Freemium or Movement?** No. Freemium is limited to **daily syncs**, and Movement is limited to **hourly syncs**. The new **5-minute frequency is exclusive to PRO**. ### **Does 5-minute sync cost extra?** No additional cost beyond your PRO subscription. Once you’re on PRO, it’s included. ### **Will faster syncs affect performance?** No. Erathos infrastructure is designed to handle high-frequency loads at scale. You’ll continue to benefit from the same stability and observability you’re used to. ### **Can I change sync frequency whenever I want?** Yes. You can adjust frequency in pipeline settings anytime, from daily to hourly to every five minutes (if you’re on PRO). ### **Is it available for all connectors?** Yes. The 5-minute sync option works across all sources and destinations supported by Erathos. We recommend you only use it with incremental (partial) refreshs. ## How to Get Started - **Freemium users:** Your pipelines sync daily. Perfect for testing and basic use. - **Movement users:** You’re already syncing hourly. Upgrade to PRO if you need fresher insights. - **PRO users:** Log in, edit your pipeline settings, and choose **5 minutes** as your sync interval. That’s it, enjoy near real-time data. [👉 Upgrade to PRO now and unlock 5-minute sync](https://app.erathos.com?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=blog_cta&utm_campaign=5minutes_sync&utm_id=product-update)