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SQL Enlight

Paid#4 of 25 in SQL Linters and Formatters

SQL Enlight: A Windows toolkit for analyzing, formatting, fixing, and refactoring T-SQL. Ranked #4 of 25 in SQL Linters and Formatters by our editors (8.6/10); pricing: 14-day trial; best for SQL Server teams needing analysis and refactoring.

8.6/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
8.6 / 10
Pricing
14-day trial
Best for
SQL Server teams needing analysis and refactoring
Supported SQL dialects
T-SQL
Automatic fixes
Yes
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

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

Our verdict on SQL Enlight

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 product supports SQL Server Management Studio and Visual Studio extensions, while command-line analysis, reporting, MSBuild tasks, and an Automation API extend it into build and delivery workflows. It is suited to teams that want development-time guidance and repeatable analysis around SQL Server code rather than a cross-database SQL tool.

Its strongest fit is the connection between analysis depth and workflow integration. SQL Enlight can detect code and database issues, apply automatic code and database fixes, and support custom analysis rules using XPath and XSLT. Teams can also use configuration files, editor extensions, command-line reporting, and MSBuild tasks for continuous integration. Integrations include SQL Server Management Studio, Visual Studio, Azure DevOps, Team Foundation Server, MSBuild, and SonarQube. This gives SQL Server teams several ways to bring SQL quality checks into existing development and CI processes.

The main trade-off is scope. SQL Enlight is designed for T-SQL and SQL Server, so teams working across several SQL dialects should look for a broader formatter or analysis product. It is also Windows-based and follows a paid model, although a 14-day free trial is available. SQL Server teams that need autofix, refactoring, custom rules, and automation should consider it; teams needing cross-platform access or multi-dialect coverage should choose an alternative.

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SQL Enlight pricing

Plans 14-day trialPaid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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SQL Enlight fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Not verified
Supported SQL dialects	T-SQL
Automatic fixes	Yes
Custom rules	Yes
Editor extensions	Yes
CI/CD integration	Yes
Configuration file	Yes
Free trial	14 days · no card needed
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows
Support	Email, Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	6 integrations: SQL Server Management Studio, Visual Studio, Azure DevOps, Team Foundation Server, MSBuild, SonarQube
Pricing	14-day trial (source)
Website	sqlenlight.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

SQL Enlight integrations

SQL Enlight lists 6 integrations on its own site.

SQL Server Management Studio
Visual Studio
Azure DevOps
Team Foundation Server
MSBuild
SonarQube

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