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dbt vs SQLMesh

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dbtSQLMesh
LanguageRustPython
LicenceApache-2.0Apache-2.0
Stars14k3.3k
Latestv2.0.5v0.236.3
Last push2026-10-062026-10-06
Release cadenceabout 1 day between releasesabout 26 days between releases
Active contributors53+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days44 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • SQLMesh replaces dbt. Alternatives to dbt →

    PartialReads dbt projects, plans changes before applying them and builds virtual environments of the warehouse.