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Redgate pgCompare

Freemium#5 of 24 in Database Schema Comparison Tools

Redgate pgCompare: A focused PostgreSQL tool for comparing schemas and preparing safer deployments. Ranked #5 of 24 in Database Schema Comparison Tools by our editors (8.5/10); pricing: Free plan; best for postgreSQL teams needing deployment safeguards.

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At a glance

Editor score
8.5 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
PostgreSQL teams needing deployment safeguards
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
$93/user/yr
Migration scripts
Yes
Founded
1999 · Cambridge, United Kingdom
Facts checked
21 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Object and line-level visual schema diffs
- Dependency-aware deployment and migration script generation
- Risk warnings, targeted deployment, and drift investigation
Where it doesn't
- Supports PostgreSQL as a single database engine
- No source-control integration
- No CI/CD integration

Our verdict on Redgate pgCompare

Redgate pgCompare is a desktop tool for comparing PostgreSQL schemas across development, test, and production environments. It is designed for PostgreSQL developers, database administrators, and teams that need to maintain consistent schemas across multiple environments. Comparisons cover tables, views, functions, sequences, indexes, triggers, constraints, and procedures, with both object-by-object comparison and line-level visual differences.

Its pricing uses a freemium structure. The Community plan includes schema comparison, a graphical user interface, and dependency ordering. It is free for qualifying small businesses, individuals, education, and non-commercial open-source projects. The Standard plan costs $93 per user per year with annual billing and adds deployment script generation, pre-deployment warnings, targeted deployment, and a visual diff interface. The paid tier is aimed at teams that need more than comparison, particularly when selected objects or deployment risks require additional control.

For deployment workflows, pgCompare generates dependency-aware SQL deployment and migration scripts, highlights risky changes before deployment, and supports targeted deployment of selected objects. It can also investigate schema drift across environments. The product runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, giving PostgreSQL teams a cross-platform desktop option. Its focus is narrow: PostgreSQL only, without source-control or CI/CD integration. Teams seeking a dedicated PostgreSQL comparison and deployment-scripting tool should consider it; organizations needing multi-engine support or embedded pipeline integrations should choose an alternative.

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Redgate pgCompare pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 21 Sep 2026.

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Redgate pgCompare fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	$93/user/yr
Migration scripts	Yes
Database scope	Single-engine
Source control	No
CI/CD integration	No
Scheduled comparisons	Not verified
Supported platforms	Cross-platform
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Email, Tickets, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	red-gate.com
Facts checked	21 Sep 2026

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