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Ridgepole vs SchemaHero
Both stand on database migration tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Self-hosted
Ridgepole offers code-based schema comparison and updates, with a dry-run preview and support examples for MySQL and PostgreSQL. Check its database and migration constraints before adopting it.
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SchemaHero offers a declarative plan-and-apply workflow across several database engines, with options for CI and Kubernetes use. Teams that need rollback support should note that it is not listed as available.
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| Ridgepole | SchemaHero | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 1 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | schemahero.io |
| On database migration tools | #24 of 32 | #20 of 32 |
Ridgepole: what it does well
- Free and MIT-licensed
- Previews changes with --dry-run
- Exports schemas to a Schemafile
- Documents MySQL and PostgreSQL examples
What to know first
- SQLite is not supported
- Partitioning is not supported from v1.1.0
- Table drops require --drop-table
- Renamed tables need other changes separately
SchemaHero: what it does well
- Plan displays SQL without changing the database.
- CLI works without Kubernetes.
- Supports seven listed database engines.
- Can flag destructive changes in CI checks.
- Available as binaries and a Docker image.
What to know first
- Rollback support is not listed as available.
- The Kubernetes Operator is optional, not part of the standalone CLI.
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