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Schema Compare for MySQL

MySQL schema comparison for faster, safer deployments

Keep your development, test, and production environments aligned with Redgate Schema Compare for MySQL

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Preparing a schema deployment in Schema Compare for MySQL

A powerful schema diff tool for MySQL. Instantly compare databases, identify changes, and generate safe, deployment-ready scripts – all without manual scripting or risk.

Community

Free for non-commercial use or small* businesses

Free download

*businesses with under $1 million in annual revenue and fewer than 250 employees.

Standard

$195 per user, per year

Why developers and DBAs choose Schema Compare for MySQL

  • Clear visibility into schema changes

    Compare MySQL schemas at the object level and see precise differences across tables, views, triggers, routines, and more.

  • Safe, script-driven deployments

    Auto-generate accurate SQL scripts that respect object dependencies and flag potentially risky changes before you deploy.

  • Fewer surprises in production

    Identify unexpected changes or inconsistencies between dev, test, and prod. And fix them fast, without a full redeploy.

Preparing a schema deployment in Schema Compare for MySQL

Redgate’s schema comparison tools are used by 71% of the Fortune 100

Ideal for comparing and syncing MySQL schemas in development workflows

Reviewing a deployment script in Schema Compare for MySQL

How it works

  1. Choose two MySQL databases to compare
  2. See differences side-by-side in an interactive visual interface
  3. Use the built-in schema diff engine to preview changes and understand their impact
  4. Generate a clean deployment script with change summaries
  5. Apply just the updates you need – safely and selectively

Key features

  • Supports live MySQL database comparisons
  • Highlights differences across tables, views, routines, triggers, and indexes
  • Auto-generates SQL scripts for safe, structured deployments
  • Warns of high-risk changes like table drops or type mismatches
  • Allows targeted object-by-object deployment
  • Built for MySQL 5.6 and 8.x environments
Preparing a schema deployment in Schema Compare for MySQL

Built for the demands of modern MySQL teams

Whether you're managing shared environments, working with multiple developers, or dealing with legacy schema drift, Redgate Schema Compare for MySQL helps you stay in control.

Catch issues before release

See every schema change before it hits production, and eliminate drift between environments.

Fix production problems fast

Compare your production database with a reference environment or recent backup to find and fix problems without a rollback.

Ship faster with less risk

Eliminate guesswork with dependency-aware scripts and warnings for changes that could lead to data loss or outages.

Make collaboration smoother

Improve communication across teams with a clear record of what changed, why, and where.

Pricing and editions

If you'd like any help, or have a question about our tools or purchasing options, get in touch.

0800 169 7433
sales@red-gate.com

Community

Free for non-commercial use or small* businesses

Free download

*businesses with under $1 million in annual revenue and fewer than 250 employees.

Standard

$195 per user, per year

Need automation or CI/CD?

Redgate Flyway Enterprise offers automation and full CI/CD integration for PostgreSQL schema changes. It also supports other database types including SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL and more.

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