It suits developers working with PostgreSQL schema changes who want migration linting locally, in an editor, or in pull request workflows.
Free plan AndroidiPhone & iPadWebWindowsMacLinux+3
- Home
- Developer Tools
- SQL Linters and Formatters
Best SQL Linters and Formatters 2026
Facts read 29 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
SQL linters and formatters help you apply style conventions and catch issues in queries. Compare supported SQL dialects and custom rules against the databases and standards your team uses, then look at automatic fixes for correction options. Configuration files, editor extensions, and CI/CD integration show how a tool may fit into development workflows. Squawk, sqlfmt, and pgFormatter are among the entries to consider. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing add cost context. Decide whether your priority is formatting, linting, automated fixes, or a combination, and compare those needs with the listed dialect and workflow support.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Squawk | It suits developers working with PostgreSQL schema changes who want migration linting locally, in an editor, or in pull request workflows. | 5.3 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 4 Oct 2026 |
| 02 RegSQL | It suits independent developers who need local SQL formatting and optional AI assistance across several dialects. | 5.2 | $8 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Web | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 03 Poor SQL | Poor SQL suits T-SQL users who want browser-based formatting, including offline use, or downloadable plugins and bulk formatting tools. | 5.1 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Windows, Linux, Browser extension | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 04 SQLFormat.org | 5.0 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Browser extension, API, Self-hosted | 15 Oct 2026 | |
| 05 JSQLFormatter | JSQLFormatter suits developers who need to format SQL across the listed dialects or preserve SQL comments during formatting. | 4.8 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux, Self-hosted | 4 Oct 2026 |
| 06 Sleek | Sleek suits developers who want consistent SQL formatting from a command line or VS Code. | 4.8 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux, Browser extension | 3 Oct 2026 |
| 07 SQLCheck | SQLCheck may suit developers who want to scan SQL files from a command line on Linux, macOS, or Windows. | 4.8 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux | 8 Oct 2026 |
| 08 SQL Pretty Printer | 4.8 | $50 one-time | Free plan | Web, Windows | 7 Oct 2026 | |
| 09 SQLFluff | It suits teams reviewing SQL in ELT projects, especially those working across multiple dialects or using Jinja and dbt. | 4.7 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux, API | 5 Oct 2026 |
| 10 SQL Formatter | It suits developers who need configurable SQL formatting across several dialects and editor or command-line workflows. | 4.7 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 4 Oct 2026 |
02
RegSQL
It suits independent developers who need local SQL formatting and optional AI assistance across several dialects.
Web Record5.2 Visit
03
Poor SQL
Poor SQL suits T-SQL users who want browser-based formatting, including offline use, or downloadable plugins and bulk formatting tools.
WebWindowsLinux+2 Record5.1 Visit
04
SQLFormat.org
WebBrowser extensionAPI+1 Record5.0 Visit
05
JSQLFormatter
JSQLFormatter suits developers who need to format SQL across the listed dialects or preserve SQL comments during formatting.
WindowsMacLinux+1 Record4.8 Visit
6
Sleek
WindowsMacLinux+1 Free plan Record4.8 Visit Sleek suits developers who want consistent SQL formatting from a command line or VS Code.
7
SQLCheck
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record4.8 Visit SQLCheck may suit developers who want to scan SQL files from a command line on Linux, macOS, or Windows.
9
SQLFluff
WindowsMacLinux+2 Free plan Record4.7 Visit It suits teams reviewing SQL in ELT projects, especially those working across multiple dialects or using Jinja and dbt.
10
SQL Formatter
WebWindowsMac+2 Free plan Record4.7 Visit It suits developers who need configurable SQL formatting across several dialects and editor or command-line workflows.
11
Sqruff
WebWindowsMac+3 Free plan Record4.7 Visit Sqruff suits developers who want configurable SQL linting and formatting in editors or CI workflows.
12
TSQLLint
WindowsMacLinux+1 Free plan Record4.7 Visit TSQLLint suits people working with T-SQL scripts who want configurable checks and reports on undesirable patterns.
13
sqlfmt
WebLinuxAPI+1 Free plan Record4.6 Visit sqlfmt suits PostgreSQL developers who want consistent formatting in a CLI, browser, Go program or editor.
15
pgFormatter
WebLinuxAPI+1 Free plan Record4.5 Visit pgFormatter suits developers who want to format PostgreSQL SQL or PL/pgSQL from a console, CGI setup, editor, or pre-commit workflow.
16
sqlfmt
WebAPI $9 a month Record4.5 Visit It suits people who want to format and validate SQL in a browser across the listed dialects.
17
SQLint
Linux Free plan Record4.3 Visit SQLint suits developers working with BigQuery Standard SQL who want command-line or Python linting and formatting.
18
PgSanity
LinuxSelf-hosted Free plan Record4.2 Visit PgSanity suits developers, IT professionals, and system administrators checking PostgreSQL SQL in Linux or self-hosted workflows.
23
Primova SQL Formatter & Linter
Web Free plan Record4.1 Visit It suits SQL users who need browser-based formatting and lint checks across several dialects.
24
Public Tools SQL Formatter
Web Free plan Record4.0 Visit This formatter suits people preparing SQL for editors or migrations, especially across supported dialects.
More in Developer Tools
Accessibility Testing Software 169Log Management Software 111AI Coding Assistants 103Package Managers 93AI Agent Platforms 73Reverse Engineering Tools 73Integrated Development Environments 65Software Composition Analysis Software 65Artifact repository software 64Browser Automation Tools 62Version Control Software 62Container Registries 60Code Playground Software 58Continuous Integration Software 58Network Monitoring 55Kubernetes Monitoring 54Database Client Software 53IDE Software 53