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gojq vs jaq: catalog facts
gojq	jaq
Free The open-source application is available without a license fee.	Free The open-source application is available without a license fee.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
Command-line use and Go library integration	Reusable query engine with additional data formats
Compatibility with jq is broad but not identical in every case.	Some behavior differs from jq, so existing filters should be checked.
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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