The Swiss Army Knife of Database Schema Comparison for Microsoft SQL, mySQL and PostgreSQL which runs on Windows, Linux and macOS systems.
Publisher’s description
What is SQL Schema Compare?
SQL Schema Compare by TiCodeX is open-source Windows software in the databases category. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2026.8.1, released on August 24, 2026. The version history goes back to March 17, 2023: 14 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 4.1 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (TiCodeX/SQLSchemaCompare) has 121 stars. Similar programs include MariaDB, HeidiSQL and Beekeeper Studio.
Project description on GitHub: “TiCodeX SQL Schema Compare”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: SQL Schema Compare is an open-source database tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is SQL Schema Compare safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
34F288C5C31964CB7FEAC5A933D7CFDA6CB9239BF764E71C526431EF8DE03E3D· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 14 versions ›14 versions over 3 years · about 4.1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026.8.1Latest | August 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.7.1 | July 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.6.1 | June 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.5.1 | May 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.3.1 | March 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2025.12.1 | December 18, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2025.8.1 | August 7, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2025.3.1 | March 20, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id TiCodeX.SQLSchemaCompare -eSQLSchemaCompare-2026.8.1.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- TiCodeX
- Category
- Databases
- Licence
- GPL-3.0-only
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/TiCodeX/SQLSchemaCompare
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 2026.8.1
- Released
- August 24, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 17, 2023
- Versions listed
- 14
- Updates / year
- 4.1
- GitHub stars
- 121
- GitHub forks
- 22
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- TiCodeX.SQLSchemaCompare
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Frequently asked questions
Is SQL Schema Compare free?
Yes. SQL Schema Compare is open-source software under the GPL-3.0-only licence.
Is SQL Schema Compare safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install SQL Schema Compare with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can SQL Schema Compare be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does SQL Schema Compare run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of SQL Schema Compare?
The versions page lists all 14 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 17, 2023.
What are alternatives to SQL Schema Compare?
MariaDB, HeidiSQL, Beekeeper Studio, Dolt and SQLite. The alternatives page compares them.
