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Dataform vs SQLMesh
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| Fact | Dataform | SQLMesh |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 996 | 3.3k |
| Latest | 3.0.71 | v0.236.3 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 6 days between releases | about 26 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 13 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 44 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace dbt. Alternatives to dbt →
PartialDataformSQL workflows written in SQLX and compiled by a CLI, for BigQuery.
PartialSQLMeshReads dbt projects, plans changes before applying them and builds virtual environments of the warehouse.
Dataform
- 3.0.712026-09-25fix(security): upgrade linkify-it to 5.0.2
- 3.0.702026-09-17refactor(cli): decompose monolithic cli/index.ts into modular command modules
- 3.0.692026-09-07With this release, Dataform CLI delivers full support and native integration for BigQuery Graph (Property Graphs). You…
- 3.0.682026-09-03Support ref() and DAG dependencies in PropertyGraph
- 3.0.672026-09-01Starting with this release, Dataform CLI fully delivers native end-to-end integration with Google Cloud Knowledge Catal…
SQLMesh
- v0.236.32026-10-06fix: Simplify Java Installation in DevContainer
- v0.236.22026-09-08docs: document standalone audits
- v0.236.12026-07-24fix: Set DatabricksConnectionConfig to only use a shared_connection with U2M OAuth
- v0.236.02026-07-06fix(dbt): preserve source identifier quoting when it contains dots or spaces
- v0.235.42026-06-11Feat: Add override data path to ducklake options
Dataform
✓ signed The latest release, 3.0.71, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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SQLMesh
✓ signed The latest release, v0.236.3, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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