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SQL Pretty Printer vs sqlfmt
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 WebWindows
SQL Pretty Printer offers browser-based formatting plus an offline desktop workflow and development-tool add-ins. Check the online data path and Windows compatibility against your requirements.
Visit SQL Pretty Printer Free plan APIWeb
Choose sqlfmt for browser-based SQL formatting and validation across its five supported dialects, especially if the Free plan's daily allowance is enough. Choose Pro at $9 a month for unlimited analyses and API access.
Visit sqlfmtThe facts
| SQL Pretty Printer | sqlfmt | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web, Windows | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | SQL Pretty Printer: $50, paid once | Pro: $9 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | dpriver.com | sqlfmt.app |
| On sql linters and formatters | #19 of 26 | #15 of 26 |
SQL Pretty Printer: what it does well
- Free online formatter needs no signup or installation
- Supports more than 30 SQL dialects
- Desktop version works without internet
- More than 80 formatting options
- Batch mode handles nested directories
What to know first
- Online formatting sends scripts to the maker’s server
- Desktop compatibility lists older Windows versions
- Paid plan costs $50, paid once
- Online queries are not stored, according to policy
sqlfmt: what it does well
- Formats with configurable keyword case, indentation, commas, and line width.
- Reports syntax errors with exact line and column.
- Supports PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, T-SQL, and BigQuery.
- Formatting and validation run locally in the browser.
- Free plan includes saved snippets and history.
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to 20 analyses per day.
- REST API access requires Pro.
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