Redgate Flyway Reviews & Product Details

Flyway is great because it uses plain SQL scripts for versioning, making it incredibly easy for developers to learn and adopt.

It also ensures environment consistency by using a schema history table to track and automate migrations across your entire CI/CD pipeline. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The "Paywall" Fatigue: Many features that used to be standard (or feel like they should be) are now locked behind Teams or Enterprise editions. For example, Undo migrations, dry runs, and certain advanced reporting tools require a paid license, which can be a tough sell for smaller teams. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like how simple it is to use. This past year was the first time using Flyway Desktop and that helped me with making sure that the same schema changes are implemented across all envs in a much more intuitive way. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I wish that it can be integrated with Github directly so that when a certain migration files are merged into specific branch (e.g. stg or main), it will apply to that environment. Maybe there's already something like that but I've been having to apply the migration changes manually.

I also wish there was a way to see all the changes per table or see the final schema definition via AI or something. When there are a ton of migration scripts and many small changes here and there for a specific table, it's hard to see the full picture directly from Flyway. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Flyway runs database migration scripts written in the database's language. As an expert in database design and optimization, I want the tools that perform migrations to create the exact database I designed. I turned to Flyway after years of frustration with framework migration tools, where I would spend hours figuring out how to "trick" the tool into provisioning the database I designed. Additionally, Flyway makes production deployments simple and straightforward for my DevOps team. My QA and developers can blow away a database and recreate it in seconds. Flyway is a solid execution of a simple concept that delivers productivity and flexibility to my development pipeline. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The enterprise version of this software is quite expensive, which prohibits its use at many clients. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Redgate Flyway is cross-platform and supports multiple technologies, and its DB source control support is a real plus. The way it detects changes and manages migrations with granular control is impressive. However, the initial setup can be difficult, especially for people coming from a .NET or Microsoft stack. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

A big part of the challenge is that it mainly depends on the Java runtime and supporting jars, and the documentation around this isn’t very user-friendly. At least in my experience, I often end up relying on Stack Overflow discussion threads to figure out what’s going wrong. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It turns database migrations into plain SQL scripts that follow a simple versioning order, making deployments predictable and transparent. Its best feature is the "migrate once, run anywhere" reliability that bridges the gap between code and your database. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Flyway's limited rollback support in the free version makes recovering from failed migrations a manual, often painful headache. It also lacks "state-aware" comparison tools, meaning it can't tell you how your schema drifted unless you’ve strictly tracked every change via a script. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like the way it is helping the users to migrate the schema.

Before it is very hard to keep track of schema changes but now the developer do not need to worry about it. Repetable and Versioned is the best think i liked it and it is very simple to implement using the SQL. It is having CI/CD support also. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I have faced the problem while creating environment in the flyway the errors shown is not still clear. when i try to setup everything was right but instead of using the cmd i have used the power shell but i am not able to resolve it and i have checked out the support online but still i didn't get correct support. The Support can be improved. The product is having some potential to grow well by giving the error message correctly and correctly refined documentation.

In stack overflow it is outdated the way we have install flyway-cli and flyway it is confusing me more finally with the help of my collegue i have resolved all the problem Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Redgate Flyway stands out for its simplicity and reliability in managing database migrations. It allows teams to version-control database schema changes alongside application code, making deployments consistent across all environments. Its lightweight setup and SQL-first approach make it easy for developers to adopt without a steep learning curve. Flyway integrates smoothly with CI/CD pipelines, helping automate database changes and reduce manual errors. The clear migration history and validation checks add confidence during releases, especially in production environments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

While Redgate Flyway is reliable, it has some limitations. Handling rollbacks can be challenging, as Flyway encourages forward-only migrations, which may require extra planning. Complex migrations and data fixes often need manual scripting and careful testing. Some advanced features, such as enhanced reporting and enterprise-level controls, are locked behind paid editions. Additionally, managing very large numbers of migration files can become harder over time without strong naming and organization practices. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Code versioning and deployment via desktop are beginner-friendly, and CI/CD can be handled using commands and implement easily using GitHub Actions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Frequent UI changes each time we upgrade to new version. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like best about Flyway is how easy it is to implement and set up. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I least like about Flyway is the user interface. I do not find it intuitive Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like most about Flyway is how simple it is and how it encourages a structured workflow. Compared with similar tools, it feels easier to use, and with just a few commands I can take care of everything I need. At the same time, it pushes me to follow proper migration practices that I might otherwise overlook, which makes the overall process more reliable and consistent. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I dislike that it’s hard to find a proper way to use it with a database that’s already in production and wasn’t using Flyway from the start. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.