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Flyway vs Sqitch
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| Fact | Flyway | Sqitch |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Java | Perl |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 10k | 3.2k |
| Latest | flyway-13.9.0 | v1.6.1 |
| Last push | 2026-10-01 | 2026-09-26 |
| Release cadence | about 5 days between releases | about 80 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days | 2 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Liquibase. Alternatives to Liquibase →
Full replacementFlywayVersioned SQL migrations applied in order, with the core under Apache 2.0.
Full replacementSqitchSQL change scripts with explicit dependencies instead of version numbers.
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
Flyway
unsigned The latest release, flyway-13.9.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Sqitch
✓ signed The latest release, v1.6.1, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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