Redgate SQL Compare

What Redgate SQL Compare is

Redgate SQL Compare is paid software for comparing SQL Server schemas and deploying schema changes. Its SQL Compare plan costs $327 a year on a 1 Year Subscription, and Standard and Professional editions are available. The pricing note lists the product from $327/user/yr and includes a 14-day trial. Listed capabilities include migration scripts, source control, CI/CD integration, and scheduled comparisons. The database scope is single-engine, with SQL Server schema comparison as the stated focus. The entry lists Linux and Windows among its platforms, while Windows is identified as a supported platform. There is no free plan. Redgate was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom. The product is intended for teams managing schema comparison and deployment workflows that use the listed development and source-control integrations.

Who it suits

SQL Compare suits teams comparing SQL Server schemas and deploying schema changes. It may fit users who need migration scripts, source control, CI/CD integration, or scheduled comparisons.

Limits

There is no free plan. The listed SQL Compare subscription costs $327 a year, while the trial lasts 14 days.

Getting started

1. Open the Redgate SQL Compare website
2. Choose the SQL Compare plan or its 14-day trial
3. Select the Standard or Professional edition
4. Install on a listed platform, with Windows identified as supported
5. Connect the tool to source control or CI/CD workflows if needed

Verdict

SQL Compare centers on SQL Server schema comparison and deployment, with workflow features for scripts, source control, CI/CD, and scheduled checks. Review the single-engine scope and annual subscription before selecting it.