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usql vs sqlcmd: catalog facts
usql	sqlcmd
Free The open-source application is available without a license fee.	Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
A consistent terminal workflow across database engines	Runs queries and scripts against SQL Server and Azure SQL Can spin up a local SQL Server instance
Driver availability and feature support vary by database.	Limited to Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL Command-line only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed	No account 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 October 1, 2026

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