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Alembic vs Flyway
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| Fact | Alembic | Flyway |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | Java |
| Licence | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 4.4k | 10k |
| Latest | rel_1_20_0 | flyway-13.9.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-05 | 2026-10-01 |
| Release cadence | about 17 days between releases | about 5 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 8 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Alembic replaces Flyway. Alternatives to Flyway →
PartialMigrations for SQLAlchemy projects, written in Python and autogenerated from model changes.
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
Flyway
- flyway-13.9.02026-10-01Flyway 13.9.0
- flyway-13.8.12026-09-29Flyway 13.8.1
- flyway-13.8.02026-09-24Flyway 13.8.0
- flyway-13.7.02026-09-15Flyway 13.7.0
- flyway-13.6.02026-09-10Flyway 13.6.0
Alembic
unsigned The latest release, rel_1_20_0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Flyway
unsigned The latest release, flyway-13.9.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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