Side by side
tSQLt vs VALISOLUTION
Both stand on database testing 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
tSQLt provides transaction-based testing and isolation features for SQL Server development. Its installation requires server-level permission, and the project says to keep it out of production.
Visit tSQLt Paid Self-hosted
VALISOLUTION provides database comparison, data-quality checks, reusable test plans, and reporting in a customer-managed environment. Its one-time listed price is $299, paid once, with support boundaries to consider.
Visit VALISOLUTIONThe facts
| tSQLt | VALISOLUTION | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted | Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | VALI Data Validator: $299, paid once |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | tsqlt.org | valisolution.com |
| On database testing tools | #23 of 28 | #27 of 28 |
tSQLt: what it does well
- Writes unit tests in T-SQL.
- Runs tests within transactions.
- Can fake tables and views.
- Generates plain-text or XML output.
- Works with listed SQL Server editions from 2005 SP2 onward.
What to know first
- Requires SA permission to run PrepareServer.sql.
- Should never be installed in production.
- Self-hosted installation is required.
VALISOLUTION: what it does well
- Supports five database engines simultaneously
- Offers 20+ configurable data-quality checks
- Exports HTML, PDF, CSV, and Excel results
- Execution history provides trend views
- Customer-controlled self-hosted deployment
What to know first
- Self-hosted customer environment is required
- Platform requirements are specified but unnamed
- Support excludes infrastructure and data-engineering work
- One month of email support is included
Alternatives to tSQLt Alternatives to VALISOLUTION The whole list