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Head-to-head · SQL Linters and Formatters

SQL Enlight vs Prettier SQL

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score SQL Enlight #4 in SQL Linters and Formatters 8.6/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit SQL Enlight
Prettier SQL #8 in SQL Linters and Formatters 8.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 5 features Visit Prettier SQL

SQL Enlight leads on 0 checks, Prettier SQL on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSQL Enlight · 8.6/10
  • Free planonly Prettier SQL
  • Free trialonly SQL Enlight
  • Most featuresSQL Enlight · 5 of 5

SQL Enlight scores higher on our rubric for sql linters and formatters: 8.6 against 8.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.

SQL Enlight is the better fit for SQL Server teams needing analysis and refactoring. Prettier SQL is the better fit for prettier users formatting SQL and embedded code.

  • SQL Enlight fits best

    SQL Server teams needing analysis and refactoring

  • Prettier SQL fits best

    Prettier users formatting SQL and embedded code

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Side by side

Feature SQL Enlight 8.6/10 Visit ↗ Prettier SQL 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 8.0
Ranking #4 in SQL Linters and Formatters #8 in SQL Linters and Formatters
Best for SQL Server teams needing analysis and refactoring Prettier users formatting SQL and embedded code
Pricing model Paid Free
Starting price 14-day trial Free plan
Free plan Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Desktop Self-hosted
Support Email, Docs Community, Docs
Integrations 6 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SQL Enlight 5/5 · Prettier SQL 2/5
Automatic fixes ✓ ✓
Custom rules ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Editor extensions ✓ (best) Not checked yet
CI/CD integration ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Configuration file ✓ ✓
Specs
Supported SQL dialects T-SQL sql, bigquery, db2, db2i, hive, mariadb, mysql, n1ql, postgresql, plsql, redshift, singlestoredb, snowflake, spark, sqlite, transactsql, tsql, trino, clickhouse; node-sql-parser databases: bigquery, db2, hive, mariadb, mysql, postgresql, transactsql, flinksql, snowflake
Our review
Pros
  • Combines T-SQL analysis, formatting, autofix, and refactoring
  • Supports custom XPath/XSLT rules and configurable analysis
  • Connects IDEs, command-line workflows, CI, and automation APIs
  • Free, open-source formatting across many SQL dialects
  • Formats SQL-in-JS tagged template literals through prettier-plugin-embed
  • Detailed controls for casing, indentation, spacing, and layout
Cons
  • Runs on Windows only
  • Focused on T-SQL rather than multiple SQL dialects
  • Paid product, with a 14-day free trial
  • No verified linting or custom-rule support
  • No verified CI features
  • Requires a self-hosted local Prettier setup
Our verdict

SQL Enlight is a Windows-based tool for SQL Server developers, database professionals, and build environments working with T-SQL. It combines static code and database analysis with SQL formatting, automatic fixes, and refactoring. The…

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Prettier SQL is an open-source plugin for formatting SQL files through Prettier, with support for SQL embedded in JavaScript tagged template literals. It is aimed at developers and teams already using Prettier who want SQL formatting…

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  1. SQL EnlightSQL Linters and Formatters 8.614-day trial
  2. Prettier SQLSQL Linters and Formatters 8.0Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • SQL Enlight — where it wins

    • Combines T-SQL analysis, formatting, autofix, and refactoring
    • Supports custom XPath/XSLT rules and configurable analysis
    • Connects IDEs, command-line workflows, CI, and automation APIs

    Where it doesn't

    • Runs on Windows only
    • Focused on T-SQL rather than multiple SQL dialects
    • Paid product, with a 14-day free trial

  • Prettier SQL — where it wins

    • Free, open-source formatting across many SQL dialects
    • Formats SQL-in-JS tagged template literals through prettier-plugin-embed
    • Detailed controls for casing, indentation, spacing, and layout

    Where it doesn't

    • No verified linting or custom-rule support
    • No verified CI features
    • Requires a self-hosted local Prettier setup

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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