Best Database Migration Tools in 2026
Updated
In short: Skeema is ranked #1 of 32 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Atlas and FluentMigrator. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Atlas. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Atlas at $9/mo.
Planning a database migration involves more than moving schema changes: the databases supported and safeguards available can shape your workflow. These ranked entries are compared on migration format, schema diff, drift detection, rollback support, and CI/CD automation. Supported databases and a self-hosted option are also covered, along with free-plan availability and paid-from pricing. Atlas leads the entries, followed by Liquibase and SchemaHero; Bytebase Enterprise and Skeema are also near the top. Compare the migration and review capabilities with your deployment process, especially if you need to identify drift or reverse changes.
32 database migration tools ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
8 of the 25 here have a free tier you can use, 0 have open-source code on record, and 0 have full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SkeemaWindows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $54.08/mo | 6.6 | |
| 2 | AtlasWindows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted · API | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $9/mo | 6.5 | |
| 3 | FluentMigratorWindows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 4 | Bytebase EnterpriseWeb · Self-hosted · API | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $20/mo | 6.4 | |
| 5 | AlembicSelf-hosted | Two bars | — | 0 of 6 | Free | 6.3 | |
| 6 | SchemaHeroWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted | Two bars | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 5.7 |
| 7 | LiquibaseWindows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted · API · Extension | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.6 |
| 8 | sqldefWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted | Two bars | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 5.6 |
| 9 | dbmateWindows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 10 | GitHub Accessibility ScannerMac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 11 | golang-migrateWindows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted | Two bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 5.3 | |
| 12 | GooseWindows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 13 | pgrollWindows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted | Two bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 5.3 | |
| 14 | RefineryWindows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted | Two bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 5.3 | |
| 15 | SqitchWindows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 16 | EvolveWindows · Linux | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 17 | pt-online-schema-changeLinux | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 18 | Redgate SQL ProvisionWeb · Windows · Linux · Self-hosted | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 19 | DBmaestroNo platforms listed | No signal | — | — | 0 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 20 | DbUpNo platforms listed | No signal | — | — | 0 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 21 | Doctrine MigrationsNo platforms listed | No signal | — | — | 0 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 22 | pg-schema-diffNo platforms listed | No signal | — | — | 0 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 23 | PhinxNo platforms listed | No signal | — | — | 0 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 24 | RidgepoleNo platforms listed | No signal | — | — | 0 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 25 | sqlx-cliNo platforms listed | No signal | — | — | 0 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
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Questions about this list
Which database migration tool is ranked first on Freedom251?
Skeema is ranked #1 of 32 with a score of 6.6. Atlas is second and FluentMigrator third.
How many of these have a free plan?
8 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Atlas has the lowest first paid tier we found: $9/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.