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Head-to-head · SQL Linters and Formatters

TSQLLint vs SQL Formatter

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score TSQLLint #5 in SQL Linters and Formatters 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit TSQLLint
SQL Formatter #6 in SQL Linters and Formatters 8.3/10 Open source ✓ 3 of 5 features Visit SQL Formatter

TSQLLint leads on 0 checks, SQL Formatter on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreTSQLLint · 8.4/10
  • Free planonly TSQLLint
  • Most featuresTSQLLint · 4 of 5

TSQLLint scores higher on our rubric for sql linters and formatters: 8.4 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.

TSQLLint is the better fit for T-SQL developers wanting configurable linting. SQL Formatter is the better fit for developers needing broad SQL formatting APIs.

  • TSQLLint fits best

    T-SQL developers wanting configurable linting

  • SQL Formatter fits best

    Developers needing broad SQL formatting APIs

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Side by side

Feature TSQLLint 8.4/10 Visit ↗ SQL Formatter 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 8.3
Ranking #5 in SQL Linters and Formatters #6 in SQL Linters and Formatters
Best for T-SQL developers wanting configurable linting Developers needing broad SQL formatting APIs
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Free plan Open source
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Self-hosted, Browser extension Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux Web
Support Community, Docs Docs, Community
Integrations 2 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features TSQLLint 4/5 · SQL Formatter 3/5
Automatic fixes ✓ ✓
Custom rules ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Editor extensions ✓ ✓
CI/CD integration Not checked yet Not checked yet
Configuration file ✓ ✓
Specs
Supported SQL dialects T-SQL (Transact-SQL) Standard SQL, BigQuery, ClickHouse, IBM DB2, IBM DB2i, DuckDB, Apache Hive, MariaDB, MySQL, TiDB, Couchbase N1QL, Oracle PL/SQL, PostgreSQL, Amazon Redshift, SingleStoreDB, Snowflake, Spark, SQLite, SQL Server Transact-SQL, Trino/Presto
Our review
Pros
  • Configurable rule severities and automatic fixes for supported violations
  • Runs across files, directories, and wildcard paths
  • Supports custom .NET plugins and Visual Studio Code
  • Supports 20 named SQL dialects, from Standard SQL to Trino/Presto
  • Offers JavaScript, CLI, browser, editor, and Prettier usage options
  • Supports autofix, project configuration, and prepared-statement placeholders
Cons
  • Focused on T-SQL rather than multiple SQL dialects
  • Advanced customization requires .NET plugin development
  • CI coverage is less established than its editor and local workflows
  • Focuses on formatting rather than full SQL linting
  • Development is in maintenance mode, with new features unlikely
  • Some workflows require JavaScript, CLI, or editor integration setup
Our verdict

TSQLLint is an open-source command-line linter for Transact-SQL scripts. It is designed for developers and teams working with SQL Server who want configurable anti-pattern detection, reporting, and automatic fixing for supported…

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SQL Formatter is an open-source JavaScript library and command-line tool for pretty-printing SQL queries. It is aimed at developers who need consistent formatting across applications, scripts, editors, or browser-based workflows. The…

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  1. TSQLLintSQL Linters and Formatters 8.4Free plan
  2. SQL FormatterSQL Linters and Formatters 8.3Open source

Strengths and trade-offs

  • TSQLLint — where it wins

    • Configurable rule severities and automatic fixes for supported violations
    • Runs across files, directories, and wildcard paths
    • Supports custom .NET plugins and Visual Studio Code

    Where it doesn't

    • Focused on T-SQL rather than multiple SQL dialects
    • Advanced customization requires .NET plugin development
    • CI coverage is less established than its editor and local workflows

  • SQL Formatter — where it wins

    • Supports 20 named SQL dialects, from Standard SQL to Trino/Presto
    • Offers JavaScript, CLI, browser, editor, and Prettier usage options
    • Supports autofix, project configuration, and prepared-statement placeholders

    Where it doesn't

    • Focuses on formatting rather than full SQL linting
    • Development is in maintenance mode, with new features unlikely
    • Some workflows require JavaScript, CLI, or editor integration setup

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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