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SQL Formatter vs sqlfmt

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SQL Formatter vs sqlfmt
Fact	SQL Formatter	sqlfmt
Language	TypeScript	Python
Licence	MIT	Other
Stars	2.9k	550
Latest	v15.9.0	v0.32.0
Last push	2026-09-23	2026-10-19
Release cadence	about 17 days between releases	about 85 days between releases
Active contributors	6 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days	3 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flags	none	none

How they relate

SQL Formatter replaces sqlfmt. Alternatives to sqlfmt →
Full replacementFormats SQL with dialect-aware rules, with no linting.
sqlfmt replaces SQL Formatter. Alternatives to SQL Formatter →
Full replacementOpinionated SQL formatter with no configuration, which also handles Jinja in dbt models.