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jaq vs gojq: catalog facts
jaq	gojq
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
Reusable query engine with additional data formats	Command-line use and Go library integration
Some behavior differs from jq, so existing filters should be checked.	Compatibility with jq is broad but not identical in every case.
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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