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SQL Delta

#14 of 24 in Database Schema Comparison Tools

SQL Delta: A Windows desktop tool for comparing, scripting, reporting, and scheduling database changes. Ranked #14 of 24 in Database Schema Comparison Tools by our editors (7.4/10); pricing: 14-day trial; best for windows users comparing schema and row data.

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At a glance

  • Editor score
    7.4 / 10
  • Pricing
    14-day trial
  • Best for
    Windows users comparing schema and row data
  • Free plan
    No
  • Paid from
    $185/user one-time
  • Migration scripts
    Yes
  • Founded
    1991 · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
  • Facts checked
    21 Sep 2026
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  • Where it wins

    • Compares database schemas and row-level data
    • Generates synchronization scripts and HTML reports
    • Supports command-line execution and Windows scheduling

  • Where it doesn't

    • Windows-only desktop application
    • No free plan; perpetual licenses start at $185 per user
    • Compares databases only within the same server type

Our verdict on SQL Delta

SQL Delta is a Windows desktop application for comparing and synchronizing database schemas and data. It is aimed at development teams managing database changes before deployment, with separate editions for SQL Server, Oracle, and MySQL/MariaDB. Comparisons identify structural and row-level differences between databases of the same server type, making the product a fit for release workflows that need more than schema-only inspection.

Its comparison workflow extends into change delivery and documentation. SQL Delta can generate synchronization scripts, execute scripts directly or export them, and produce HTML comparison reports. XML database-schema snapshots provide a saved representation of database structures, while command-line and silent execution support repeatable operations outside the desktop interface. Scheduled runs through Windows Task Scheduler are also available, which suits teams that want recurring comparison jobs without adding a separate automation platform.

Pricing is based on perpetual licenses with a two-year software update subscription, and a 14-day evaluation period is available. The MySQL single license costs $185 per user one time, while the MySQL site license costs $1,395 per site one time. SQL Server licensing starts at $370 per user one time for a single license, with a site license priced at $2,775 per site one time. SQL Delta should appeal to Windows-based teams comparing same-engine databases and preparing synchronization scripts. Teams needing cross-platform comparison, source control integration, or CI/CD integration should consider a different tool.

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SQL Delta pricing

Plans 14-day trial No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 21 Sep 2026.
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SQL Delta fact sheet

Free planNo
Paid from$185/user one-time
Migration scriptsYes
Database scopeSingle-engine
Source controlNo
CI/CD integrationNo
Scheduled comparisonsYes
Supported platformsWindows
Free trial14 days
DeploymentDesktop
PlatformsWindows
SupportEmail, Docs
Built forSmall business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Pricing14-day trial (source)
Websitesqldelta.com
Facts checked21 Sep 2026

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