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Datafold vs SQL Test

Both stand on database testing tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Datafold

Paid APISelf-hostedWeb

Datafold combines data quality checks, reconciliation, monitoring, and migration support with deployment choices for cloud and customer environments. Pricing requires a request, and the Knowledge Graph is not generally enabled based on the listed availability.

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SQL Test

Paid Windows

SQL Test concentrates on T-SQL testing for supported SQL Server databases, with stored procedure and data quality capabilities. Buyers should confirm Windows, self-hosting, and subscription requirements fit their environment.

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The facts

	Datafold	SQL Test
Free plan	No	No
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	API, Self-hosted, Web	Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	SQL Test: $303 a year
Plans published	1	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	datafold.com	red-gate.com
On database testing tools	#24 of 28	#28 of 28

Datafold: what it does well

Data Diff checks row and column changes around pull requests.
Monitoring covers freshness, volume, and distribution.
Dedicated cloud deployments are available on AWS, GCP, and Azure.
Tests support SQL and YAML.

What to know first

Pricing is available only on request.
No free plan is listed.
The Data Knowledge Graph is in private beta.
A 14-day trial is listed.

SQL Test: what it does well

Supports SQL Server and Azure SQL environments
Tests stored procedures
Includes data quality checks
Uses T-SQL test language
Offers a 28-day trial

What to know first

Windows platform only
No free plan
Costs $303 per user yearly
Execution is self-hosted

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