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Poor SQL vs SQLFormat.org
Both stand on sql linters and formatters. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source APIExtensionLinux+2
Poor SQL offers a broad set of formatting controls and several ways to use the formatter, at no charge. Its coarse parsing and cookie-dependent settings may matter for some workflows.
Visit Poor SQL Free plan Open source APIExtensionSelf-hosted+1
SQLFormat.org provides browser-based SQL formatting and a limited API at no listed cost. Note the per-IP API cap and the parser’s non-validating behavior.
Visit SQLFormat.orgThe facts
| Poor SQL | SQLFormat.org | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | API, Extension, Linux, Web, Windows | API, Extension, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | poorsql.com | sqlformat.org |
| On sql linters and formatters | #1 of 26 | #2 of 26 |
Poor SQL: what it does well
- Formats T-SQL online or offline.
- Formatting is processed in the browser.
- Offers controls for indentation and line breaks.
- Includes plugins and a command-line formatter.
- Open-source library is AGPL-licensed.
What to know first
- Parsing is coarse rather than full, especially for DDL.
- Blocking cookies resets settings to defaults each visit.
- Supported SQL dialect is T-SQL.
SQLFormat.org: what it does well
- Free browser formatter and API.
- Formatting options include case, indentation, and compact mode.
- Browser SQL is not sent to servers, per the privacy policy.
- API can format SQL and split strings into statements.
What to know first
- API access is limited to 500 requests per hour per IP.
- No specific SQL dialects are listed.
- IP addresses and errors are logged, per the privacy policy.
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