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usql vs SQLLine: catalog facts
usql	SQLLine
Free The open-source application is available without a license fee.	Free SQLLine is available under the BSD 3-Clause license.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Command line
A consistent terminal workflow across database engines	Connects to relational databases through JDBC Provides a terminal interface for issuing SQL
Driver availability and feature support vary by database.	Requires a JDBC driver for the database
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License: BSD-3-Clause
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 October 8, 2026

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