Flyway
Database Migrations Made Easy.
Overview
Flyway is an open-source database-migration tool that helps you evolve your database schema easily and reliably across all your instances. It is based on versioned migration scripts written in plain SQL or Java. Flyway supports a wide range of databases and integrates with various build tools like Maven and Gradle. It was acquired by Redgate in 2019.
✨ Key Features
- Version-based schema migration using SQL or Java scripts
- Command-line client, Java API, Maven, and Gradle plugins
- Supports over 50 databases including Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and MySQL
- Automatic migration checksum validation
- Dry runs to preview SQL changes
- Drift detection and change reports (Enterprise)
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Simplicity and ease of use with a convention-over-configuration approach
- Plain SQL scripts make it easy for DBAs and developers to adopt
- Strong community and extensive database support
Unique Value: Provides a simple, powerful, and reliable way to version control and automate database schema changes using plain SQL.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) for databases
- Database schema versioning for microservices architectures
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Large-scale, one-time data migration (moving data content)
- Heterogeneous database migrations (e.g., Oracle to PostgreSQL)
🏆 Alternatives
Flyway is generally considered simpler and easier to get started with than Liquibase, due to its focus on plain SQL and convention over configuration.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
Free tier: Flyway Community Edition is free and open-source, includes basic migration features.
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