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Redgate pgCompare vs sqldef
Both stand on database schema comparison tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Choose pgCompare if you need schema comparison and migration scripts for a single database engine across its supported platforms. Look elsewhere if source control or CI/CD integration is required; Standard also carries a per-user annual charge.
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sqldef offers a SQL-based workflow for generating, previewing, and applying changes across multiple database engines. Its offline comparison and repeatable operations are useful options for teams managing schema changes.
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| Redgate pgCompare | sqldef | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Standard: $93 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | red-gate.com | github.com |
| On database schema comparison tools | #12 of 25 | #8 of 25 |
Redgate pgCompare: what it does well
- Available on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
- Compares schemas for one database engine.
- Can generate migration scripts.
- Standard includes a visual diff interface and targeted deployment.
- Standard provides pre-deployment warnings and deployment script generation.
What to know first
- Its listed database scope is limited to a single engine.
- Source control is not included.
- CI/CD integration is not included.
- Standard costs $93 a year per user.
sqldef: what it does well
- Supports six listed database engines
- Previews migrations with dry-run
- Compares SQL files without a database connection
- Single binaries have no dependencies
- Free: free
What to know first
- Debian packages are not currently available
- Free trial is not offered
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