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SQLLine vs usql: catalog facts
SQLLineusql
Free

SQLLine is available under the BSD 3-Clause license.

Free

The open-source application is available without a license fee.

Command line Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Connects to relational databases through JDBC
  • Provides a terminal interface for issuing SQL
  • A consistent terminal workflow across database engines
  • Requires a JDBC driver for the database
  • Driver availability and feature support vary by database.
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: BSD-3-Clause 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

Checked October 8, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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