SQL Compare Reviews (28)

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SQL Compare Reviews (28)

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Users consistently praise the ease of use and speed of SQL Compare, highlighting its effectiveness in identifying database differences and generating scripts for synchronization. Many appreciate its flexibility in filtering options, which simplifies complex comparisons. However, some users note that the interface could be improved and that the product may require a learning curve for new users.
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Verified User in Retail
UR
Verified User in Retail
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Indispensable"
5/5
What do you like best about SQL Compare?

Wonderful software for keeping the schema of your databases in sync. I could not do without. I tried but my databases got out of sync very soon. I love generating the scripts from SQL Compare and then uploading them on the live machines and deploying them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SQL Compare?

It could do without bugs. Some bugs when you save change scripts, but nothing deal-breaking. Also, would be nice to have sequential naming for the files - I have to manage the naming myself. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
UM
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"great way to compare databases"
4.5/5
What do you like best about SQL Compare?

seeing whats different about different databases easily Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SQL Compare?

that you need to have premium package in order to compare to github repository even though i paid for sql source control from same company Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Joe C.
JC
Joe C.
Lead Database Administrator
Information Technology and Services
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Best one of comparison tool"
4.5/5
What do you like best about SQL Compare?

The variation from point and shoot comparisons with all of the default options to getting very specific with filtering.

Often times it is very useful to be ale to remove items such as user permissions but if that is what needs comparing, then the granularity is great Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SQL Compare?

Little bit clunky to use as a tool for a many to many scenario where you don’t have a known good baseline to work from. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Automotive
AA
Verified User in Automotive
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Excellent tool for Data comparision"
5/5
What do you like best about SQL Compare?

This is the best tool in industry that I've came across till date, as it makes life simpler in many complex situations. RedGate is very easy to use, easy to compare the data between two Databases, even at table level and the best part is that it even generates scripts for the data difference found, so that Data can be synchronized just by running those scripts. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SQL Compare?

Nothing that I dislike regarding this tool, except that the license cost is little high which I personally felt. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mohit S.
MS
Mohit S.
Senior Software Engineer Technical Lead
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Great tool to compare and deploy database scripts"
5/5
What do you like best about SQL Compare?

It does a great job of comparing database difference and generating a visual report of the same. You can then generate a script of the changes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SQL Compare?

It does not work seamlessly with DLM automation as a part of the SQL toolbelt. The errors are not intuitive when working on DLM, and it need DBO access to the database, not just read/write. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
CH
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Great Comparison Tool"
4/5
What do you like best about SQL Compare?

Easy to use interface and returns reliable search results Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SQL Compare?

Can take a while to load up when first using Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Financial Services
UF
Verified User in Financial Services
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Handy tool"
4/5
What do you like best about SQL Compare?

A simple GUI to compare data between two environments was very cool and useful Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SQL Compare?

The interface could be better but otherwise no major complaints Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Banking
AB
Verified User in Banking
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Saving time on dB migrations"
5/5
What do you like best about SQL Compare?

Ease of use, scripting possibilities, multiple. Type of sources: live dB, backups, source control... Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SQL Compare?

The output of all the data discrepancies is not that trivial in its interpretation; would I do better? Hardly. :/ Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Barbara R.
BR
Barbara R.
President/Co-Founder
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Excellent tool for comparing databases"
5/5
What do you like best about SQL Compare?

It's a really powerful tool. I have used it for about 6 years SQL Compare and SQL Data compare. I've used with SQL server 2005, 2008, and now with SQL server 2012. It has a useful object filter for the role, stored procedures, functions, tables, etc..., find function and the deployment wizard, that bring you out the script to upgrade/etc your target database/tables/etc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SQL Compare?

Sometimes the script is messy and you need to examine it before you deploy. Also, it doesn't alway catch if there is are key constraints. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
UC
Verified User in Computer Software
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Industry Leading Software"
3.5/5
What do you like best about SQL Compare?

Very easy to compare similar databases and find differences between records. It seems like almost very scenario is covered. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SQL Compare?

I can not think of anything that I dislike about this software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.