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Alembic vs dbmate
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| Fact | Alembic | dbmate |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | Go |
| Licence | MIT | MIT |
| Stars | 4.4k | 7.4k |
| Latest | rel_1_20_0 | v2.36.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-05 | 2026-09-30 |
| Release cadence | about 17 days between releases | about 21 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 8 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 15 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Flyway. Alternatives to Flyway →
PartialAlembicMigrations for SQLAlchemy projects, written in Python and autogenerated from model changes.
Full replacementdbmatePlain SQL migrations with up and down sections, from a standalone binary.
Alembic
- rel_1_20_02026-09-111.20.0
- rel_1_19_22026-09-041.19.2
- rel_1_19_12026-08-081.19.1
- rel_1_19_02026-08-041.19.0
- rel_1_18_52026-06-251.18.5
Alembic
unsigned The latest release, rel_1_20_0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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dbmate
✓ signed The latest release, v2.36.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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