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SQL Formatter VSCode vs Sqruff

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.

SQL Formatter VSCode

Free plan Extension

Pick SQL Formatter VSCode if you want configurable SQL formatting inside VSCode at no cost. Look elsewhere if your workflow depends on stored procedures, custom delimiters, or direct SQL templating support; the project also says it is unlikely to add new features.

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Sqruff

Free plan ExtensionLinuxMac+3

Sqruff brings linting, formatting, and automated fixes to a range of SQL dialects, with editor and CI options. Treat dbt support as experimental when assessing it for dbt projects.

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The facts

	SQL Formatter VSCode	Sqruff
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Extension	Extension, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	1	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	github.com	github.com
On sql linters and formatters	#20 of 26	#16 of 26

SQL Formatter VSCode: what it does well

Free, MIT-licensed VSCode extension.
Lists support for 17 SQL dialects.
Offers configurable casing, indentation, and line-break options.
Can use VSCode editor spacing settings or its own configuration.
Automatic formatting fixes are available.

What to know first

Does not support stored procedures.
Cannot change the delimiter from a semicolon.
SQL templating syntax is not directly supported.
The project is in maintenance mode, with likely no new features.

Sqruff: what it does well

Supports a broad range of SQL dialects.
Provides automatic fixes and custom rules.
Offers VS Code, Zed, and LSP integrations.
Free and open source under Apache-2.0.

What to know first

dbt project support is experimental.
Available editors outside VS Code and Zed need LSP support for integration.

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