sqlc
Automatically generates type-safe code interfaces from SQL queries
- Also known as
- sqlc
What is sqlc?
A command-line tool that reads SQL queries and generates type-safe code in multiple programming languages, eliminating manual database access code while maintaining type safety across database interactions.
sqlc pricing
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What sqlc does
The capabilities that matter for orm & database tools, normalised so it lines up with every alternative. “-” means we haven't confirmed it, not that it's missing.
- Type-safe queries
- ✓
- Schema migrations
- -
- Relations / joins API
- -
- Languages
- Go; community support for Python
- Schema-first modelling
- ✓
- Raw SQL escape hatch
- ✓
- Multiple database backends
- ✓
- Connection pooling
- -
- Data browser / studio
- ✗
Platform & deployment
Independently observed- CLI
- Self-hosted
Security & compliance
Known vulnerabilities: 0 (0 in the last 12 months) sourcea count reflects scale & disclosure, not quality
sqlc FAQ
Common questions about sqlc, answered from independent, dated evidence.
What is sqlc?
An open-source code generator that produces type-safe application code from raw SQL queries, supporting PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, and ClickHouse databases. It is indexed under ORM & Database Tools.
Source: https://docs.sqlc.dev
Is sqlc free to use?
sqlc is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the MIT licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.
Source: https://docs.sqlc.dev
What platforms does sqlc support?
sqlc supports the web and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.
Source: https://docs.sqlc.dev
Can sqlc be self-hosted?
Yes. sqlc can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.
Source: https://docs.sqlc.dev
Is sqlc open source?
Yes. sqlc is published under the MIT licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.
Source: https://github.com/sqlc-dev/sqlc
sqlc alternatives
Other orm & database tools we track, ranked by the same independent score.
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- SQLAlchemyPython library for database interaction through object-oriented and SQL-based approacheshigh · 79%
- SequelizeA database abstraction layer for Node.js and TypeScript that maps application objects to relational database tablesmedium · 70%
- KyselyA library for writing TypeScript-based SQL queries with compile-time type checkinghigh · 79%
- Drizzle ORMA TypeScript database library with type-safe queries and schema managementmedium · 70%
- MikroORMTypeScript database abstraction library for Node.js applicationshigh · 78%
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| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development activity | 51 | 0.12 | 6.2 | ✓ |
| Capabilities | 67 | 0.08 | 5.6 | ✓ |
| Release cadence | 77 | 0.07 | 5.1 | ✓ |
| Stars | 80 | 0.03 | 2.7 | ✓ |
| Security score | 45 | 0.05 | 2.4 | ✓ |
| Dependent projects | 5 | 0.08 | 0.4 | ✓ |
| Integrations | 0 | 0.05 | 0.0 | - |
| Security posture | 0 | 0.09 | 0.0 | - |
| Package downloads | 0 | 0.17 | 0.0 | - |
| Developer Q&A activity | 0 | 0.08 | 0.0 | - |
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Every value we hold, with its source, retrieval date, and confidence. This is the evidence behind the score: don't trust it, verify it.
Activity
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Commits last 30d | 42 | mediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 65% |
Adoption
Content
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Faq | 5 items | mediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 67% |
Features
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Capabilities | Raw sql: Yes · Multi db: Yes · Languages: Go; community support for Python · Studio gui: No · Schema first: Yes · Type safe queries: Yes | mediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 60% |
Language
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | Go | highsource · 2026-09-10 · 90% |
License
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Spdx | MIT | highsource · 2026-09-10 · 95% |
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