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SQL Delta
What SQL Delta is
SQL Delta helps development teams compare database structures and data before changes move into production. SQL Delta 7 compares source and target databases using the same server type; SQL DXP is designed for comparisons across different server types. Schema Compare highlights structural differences in live databases and snapshots, then lets users select what to include in a deployment script. Data Compare finds row-level differences between environments. Users can review and edit synchronization scripts before running them against a target, and project options can add custom script to deployment scripts. The software can save HTML reports and XML snapshots for release reviews and recovery work. Projects support completion events and command-line execution for automated tasks. Product editions cover SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle, and PostgreSQL. SQL Delta runs on Windows and offers scheduled comparisons, but no source-control or CI/CD integration is listed. The full product download has a 14-day evaluation. Single-license prices start at $185, paid once for MySQL and include a 2 year software update subscription.
Who it suits
SQL Delta suits development teams managing database changes through releases, especially those that need to compare schemas and data before deployment. SQL Delta 7 is for same-server-type comparisons, while SQL DXP is intended for mixed server types.
What it does well
- Compares both schema structure and row-level data.
- Supports live database and snapshot comparisons.
- Synchronization scripts can be reviewed and edited.
- Includes a 14-day evaluation.
What to know first
- Runs on Windows only.
- No source-control or CI/CD integration is listed.
- No free plan is available.
Limits
The full product download can be evaluated for 14 days without a purchased license. The lowest listed purchase is SQL Delta for MySQL — Single license at $185, paid once, and includes a two-year software update subscription.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| SQL Delta for SQL Server — 5 Licenses | 5 Licenses; includes a 2 year software update subscription · SQL Server · 5 licenses | $1,020, paid once |
| SQL Delta for Oracle — 5 Licenses | 5 Licenses; includes a 2 year software update subscription · Oracle · 5 licenses | $1,020, paid once |
| SQL Delta for MySQL — Site License | Site License; includes a 2 year software update subscription · MySQL · licensed site | $1,395, paid once |
| SQL Delta for MySQL — Single license | Single license; includes a 2 year software update subscription · MySQL · 1 license | $185, paid once |
| SQL Delta for SQL Server — 10 Licenses | 10 Licenses; includes a 2 year software update subscription · SQL Server · 10 licenses | $1,850, paid once |
| SQL Delta for SQL Server — Site License | Site License; includes a 2 year software update subscription · SQL Server · licensed site | $2,775, paid once |
| SQL Delta for SQL Server — Single license | Single license; includes a 2 year software update subscription · SQL Server · 1 license | $370, paid once |
| SQL Delta for Oracle — Single license | Single license; includes a 2 year software update subscription · Oracle · 1 license | $370, paid once |
The first 8 of 10 plans, as sqldelta.com lists them, read 2 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word. Every plan
Getting started
- Visit https://www.sqldelta.com/.
- Choose a SQL Delta edition for matching server types or SQL DXP for cross-server-type comparisons.
- Download the full product to evaluate it for 14 days, or purchase a license.
- Install and run the Windows product; command-line instructions use sqldelta.exe from Windows CMD.
- Compare source and target databases, review the synchronization script, and generate reports or snapshots as needed.
Verdict
SQL Delta provides comparison, script review, reporting, and automation options for database release work. Check the specific database edition and license price, as coverage and listed prices vary.
Questions
Does SQL Delta have a free plan?
No. A full product download is available for a 14-day trial.
How much does SQL Delta cost?
The listed SQL Delta for MySQL — Single license costs $185, paid once. Other editions and license quantities have different listed prices; purchase prices are in USD, include a two-year software update subscription, and exclude VAT/GST.
Which platforms and databases does it support?
SQL Delta runs on Windows. Product editions are listed for SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle, and PostgreSQL.
What is the difference between SQL Delta 7 and SQL DXP?
SQL Delta 7 compares source and target using the same database server type. SQL DXP is intended for comparisons across different server types.
Is there a read-only option?
Yes. The separate Read Only Edition allows comparison and script generation while preventing direct script execution.
Who makes SQL Delta?
The product site credits The Australian Software Company.
Facts from SQL Delta's own pages
- Automation
- Projects support completion events and command-line execution, including options to generate and deploy sync scripts automatically. · sqldelta.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Database coverage
- SQL Delta 7 is positioned for comparisons where source and target use the same database server type, while SQL DXP supports mixed server types. · sqldelta.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Database editions
- The product list includes SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle, and PostgreSQL editions. · sqldelta.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Database support
- The products page lists SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle, and PostgreSQL product editions. · sqldelta.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Data compare
- Data Compare identifies row-level differences between environments before data changes move forward. · sqldelta.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Data comparison
- Data Compare checks row-level differences between environments before data changes move forward. · sqldelta.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Founded
- 1991 · sqldelta.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Sydney, New South Wales, Australia · sqldelta.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Intended users
- The home page describes SQL Delta as a tool for development teams managing database changes through releases. · sqldelta.com, 2 Oct 2026
- License and updates
- A purchase includes a perpetual software license and a 2 year Software Update Subscription. · sqldelta.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Maker
- The product site credits The Australian Software Company; its company site identifies SQL Delta and SQL DXP as database comparison tools. · sqldelta.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Platform
- The command-line instructions describe running sqldelta.exe from Windows CMD. · sqldelta.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Privacy and security
- The privacy policy says TASC uses firewalls, encryption, and physical access controls to protect personal information submitted to the site. · sqldelta.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Products
- SQL Delta 7 is for comparing source and target on the same database server type; SQL DXP is intended for cross-server-type comparisons. · sqldelta.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Purchase terms
- The purchase information page says prices are in USD, include a two-year software update subscription, and exclude VAT/GST. · sqldelta.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Purpose
- SQL Delta compares database schemas and data so teams can review drift and synchronize changes before deployment. · sqldelta.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Read-only edition
- A separate Read Only Edition retains comparison and script generation but prevents direct script execution. · sqldelta.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Reports and snapshots
- The product can save HTML comparison reports and XML schema snapshots for release reviews and recovery work. · sqldelta.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Schema compare
- Schema Compare shows structural differences, can compare live databases with snapshots, and can generate deployment scripts. · sqldelta.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Schema comparison
- Schema Compare displays structural differences, supports live database and snapshot comparisons, and lets users choose what goes into a deployment script. · sqldelta.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Script control
- The synchronization script is editable, and project options can add custom script to each deployment script. · sqldelta.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Security and payment
- Stripe processes card payments and the company says it does not see full credit card information during the transaction. · sqldelta.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Site license limit
- A site license covers users based at the specified licensed site, and users at another site are not covered. · sqldelta.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Support
- Customers can contact the company by email for SQL Delta support and access its support portal. · sqldelta.com, 2 Oct 2026
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