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golang-migrate vs Flyway: catalog facts
golang-migrate	Flyway
Free Free and open source.	Freemium A free community edition exists, with paid editions adding governance features.
Windows, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
Usable as a CLI or as a Go library Applies migrations in a predictable order	Supports more than 60 databases Versioned migrations fit into CI/CD pipelines
Command-line only, with no graphical interface You write the migration SQL yourself	Product pages focus on enterprise editions Governance features require a paid edition
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License: Apache-2.0
No account 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 October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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