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Redgate Schema Compare for MySQL vs UserFolderMigrator
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
Visit Redgate Schema Compare for MySQL Free plan Windows
Choose UserFolderMigrator if you need a free Windows tool for selective folder migration, profile backup, or restore, with reporting and recovery options. Look elsewhere if you need a graphical main application or support beyond Windows; the maker also flags several scenarios as untested or potentially problematic.
Visit UserFolderMigratorThe facts
| Redgate Schema Compare for MySQL | UserFolderMigrator | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Not published | 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 | #17 of 25 | #13 of 25 |
Redgate Schema Compare for MySQL: what it does well
UserFolderMigrator: what it does well
- Moves six common Windows shell folders and updates registry paths.
- Backups can include AppData, Wi-Fi, printers, and WSL distributions.
- Supports checksums and checkpointing with resume.
- Dry-run and report-only modes avoid making changes.
- Sends notifications through email, Teams, or remote syslog.
What to know first
- Works only on Windows.
- Requires PowerShell 7 or later and administrator privileges.
- The main script has no GUI.
- Some listed environments and restore scenarios are untested or may have issues.
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