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Redgate SQL Compare

Paid#9 of 24 in Database Schema Comparison Tools

Redgate SQL Compare: A mature SQL Server comparison tool for dependency-aware deployments and repeatable database changes. Ranked #9 of 24 in Database Schema Comparison Tools by our editors (8.0/10); pricing: 14-day trial; best for mature SQL Server deployment comparison.

8.0/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
8.0 / 10
Pricing
14-day trial
Best for
Mature SQL Server deployment comparison
Free plan
No
Paid from
$327/user/yr
Migration scripts
Yes
Founded
1999 · Cambridge, United Kingdom
Facts checked
21 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Generates dependency-aware scripts for selected or complete schema changes
- Compares databases, backups, snapshots, and SQL script folders
- Supports reports, command-line runs, and scheduled comparisons
Where it doesn't
- Annual pricing starts at $327 per user
- Focused on Microsoft SQL Server rather than multiple database engines
- Command-line CI/CD use has licensing requirements

Our verdict on Redgate SQL Compare

Redgate SQL Compare compares and deploys Microsoft SQL Server database schemas for database developers, administrators, and teams moving changes between development, testing, and production environments. It identifies object-level differences across databases, backups, snapshots, and SQL script folders, then lets users review, filter, report on, and deploy schema changes. Its core focus is controlled SQL Server deployment rather than broad, multi-engine database comparison.

The published SQL Compare plan costs $327 per user per year with annual billing. Standard and Professional editions are available. The Professional edition adds command-line deployment, backup-file support, and SQL script-folder workflows. A 14-day trial provides a time-limited evaluation period, while the product remains a paid option rather than a free-plan tool. Teams should also account for licensing requirements when using command-line workflows for CI/CD.

Its strongest fit is for organizations that need more than a basic difference viewer. Dependency-aware deployment scripts, object filters, configurable comparison rules, HTML or Excel reports, command-line execution, and Windows Scheduled Tasks support create a workflow for recurring comparisons and managed releases. SQL Compare is a strong choice for mature SQL Server environments that value deployment control and repeatability. Teams seeking a free tool or support for several database engines should choose a narrower-cost or multi-engine alternative instead.

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Redgate SQL Compare pricing

Plans 14-day trialPaid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 21 Sep 2026.

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Redgate SQL Compare fact sheet

Free plan	No
Paid from	$327/user/yr
Migration scripts	Yes
Database scope	Single-engine
Source control	Yes
CI/CD integration	Yes
Scheduled comparisons	Yes
Supported platforms	Windows
Free trial	14 days
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, Linux
Support	Email, Tickets, Community, Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Pricing	14-day trial (source)
Website	red-gate.com
Facts checked	21 Sep 2026

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