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Glances vs. Traditional Two-Way Integration

Glances Isn’t a Two-Way Sync.

It’s Smarter by Design

One of the most common questions we get is:

Does Glances sync data between platforms?

The short answer? No. And that’s the point.

Glances was purpose-built to eliminate the complexity, fragility, and risk of traditional two-way data integrations. It gives you the data you need, when and where you need it. There’s no syncing, storing, or duplicating anything.

What Is a Two-Way Sync?

Two-way sync integrations automatically push updates between two systems so the data stays the same in both places. This can work for some situations, but it comes with significant drawbacks, especially in regulated environments like banking.

Key challenges with two-way syncs:

How Glances Is Different

Glances takes a modern, no-code approach. Instead of syncing or copying data between systems, it gives your team real-time, read-only access to live data, straight from the source.

What makes Glances different:

What Makes Glances Different?

Comparison Table

FeatureGlancesTraditional Two-Way Sync
Syncs data between systemsNo syncing – view-only accessYes (bi-directional)
Setup complexityLow (no-code)High
Ongoing maintenanceNoneRequired
Risk of overwriting or data lossNo – original data remains intactYes
Data stored outside source systemNeverOften
System performance impactLightweight and browser-basedCan slow systems
IT resources neededMinimalSignificant

Which Is Right for You?

If you need real-time visibility across systems and want to avoid the risk and complexity of traditional syncing, Glances is the better alternative.

It’s not a workaround. It’s a smarter way forward.

Still exploring integration options?

Let’s talk about what’s right for your bank.