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goose vs sql-migrate

Compare two Go packages using the same scoring model: maintenance, adoption, security, maturity, developer experience, and data confidence.

goose sql-migrate Go Database Migration Libraries

Quick Decision

The current weighted model does not produce a clear winner.

goose

A database migration tool. Supports SQL migrations and Go functions.

95
Maintenance 95
Adoption 100
Security 92
Maturity 90
Developer DX 97
Confidence 100

sql-migrate

SQL Schema migration tool for Go.

95
Maintenance 90
Adoption 100
Security 92
Maturity 100
Developer DX 91
Confidence 100

Metric Table

side by side
Metric goose sql-migrate Lead
Health 95 95 Tie
Maintenance 95 90 goose
Adoption 100 100 Tie
Security 92 92 Tie
Maturity 90 100 sql-migrate
Imported by6671.9Ksql-migrate
Stars10.8K3.4Kgoose
Last activity3 days ago4 days agoReview dates
Known vuln records00Tie

Choose goose if

You prefer its current score profile and the package fits your framework or API style.

Its maintenance, adoption, and security signals match your project risk tolerance.

Choose sql-migrate if

You prefer its current score profile and the package fits your framework or API style.

Its maintenance, adoption, and security signals match your project risk tolerance.