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Bytebase vs dbmate
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| Fact | Bytebase | dbmate |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Go | Go |
| Licence | Other | MIT |
| Stars | 15k | 7.4k |
| Latest | 3.23.0 | v2.36.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-05 | 2026-09-30 |
| Release cadence | about 14 days between releases | about 21 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 12+ 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 →
PartialBytebaseSchema changes reviewed and applied from a web console, with SQL review rules and drift detection.
Full replacementdbmatePlain SQL migrations with up and down sections, from a standalone binary.
Bytebase
Bytebase
✓ signed The latest release, 3.23.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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dbmate
✓ signed The latest release, v2.36.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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