dbForge Compare Bundle for MySQL: Schema Compare and Data Compare for 41% Less
dbForge Compare Bundle for MySQL is Devart's package of two Windows tools, dbForge Schema Compare for MySQL and dbForge Data Compare for MySQL, under one license and one installer. It costs $99.95 a year or $199.95 perpetual, against $169.90 a year or $339.90 perpetual for the two bought separately, and it's for developers and DBAs who move both structure and data between MySQL or MariaDB environments.
A release usually changes both: a new column in orders and new rows in the status lookup table. With the bundle you deploy the ALTER script from Schema Compare, then the INSERT and UPDATE script from Data Compare, using the same kind of wizard, report and command line for each.
Quick facts
- Contains: dbForge Schema Compare for MySQL and dbForge Data Compare for MySQL
- Version: 2026.2.96, released November 9, 2026
- Developer: Devart
- Platform: Windows 7 to 11 and Windows Server 2008 to 2025, with .NET Framework 4.7.2; macOS and Linux through CodeWeavers CrossOver
- Databases: MySQL (support for 26.7 added in September 2026), MariaDB up to 13, Percona; Amazon RDS and Aurora, Google Cloud, Oracle MySQL Cloud, Alibaba Cloud
- Download: 105.45 MB, one installer for both tools
- Price: $99.95 for a 1-year subscription or $199.95 perpetual; one Standard edition
- Trial: free for 30 days (the download asks you to sign in with a free Devart account)
- What we checked: version 2026.2.96 and its November 9, 2026 date on Devart's download page and revision history, the 105.45 MB download, and order page prices on November 13, 2026: the bundle at $99.95 a year and $199.95 perpetual, and Schema Compare and Data Compare at $84.95 a year and $169.95 perpetual each. We didn't run comparisons on our own databases.
Before you buy
- It's two separate programs, not one merged window. Each has its own comparison documents and command line.
- No SQL IDE, debugger or source control. Those come with dbForge Studio for MySQL, whose Professional edition ($179.95 a year at checkout) also includes both compare tools.
- A subscription stops working when it ends; the $199.95 perpetual license keeps working, with a year of updates.
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Overview
Devart calls Schema Compare and Data Compare "twin applications": the same connection dialogs, the same comparison wizard, the same results grid with differences highlighted, and the same synchronization wizard that opens, saves or executes the script. Learn one and you know the other. Both are updated together; the November 2026 build fixed an out-of-memory error on large XLS comparison reports.
What's in the Bundle
dbForge Schema Compare for MySQL: structure
Schema Compare, part of the dbForge Compare Bundle for MySQL, compares tables, views, procedures, functions, triggers and events, plus MariaDB packages and sequences, between databases, scripts folders and backups. It shows the DDL of each pair of objects with differences highlighted, writes the ALTER/CREATE/DROP script in dependency order, and warns about possible issues before you run it. It also has backup and restore wizards.
Starting a schema comparison: sakila on a development server (MySQL 8.0.35) as the source and on production (9.1.0) as the target.
dbForge Data Compare for MySQL: rows
Data Compare, the other half of the dbForge Compare Bundle for MySQL, compares table data in databases, scripts folders or custom queries. Each table's rows appear in tabs (all, only in source, different, only in target, identical) with changed values side by side, and the sync script inserts, updates and deletes only what differs. Reports export as CSV, Excel or HTML.
Data Compare results: five tables differ, 66 changed rows in city shown side by side, with the filter menu and the Excel report dialog open.
One synchronization workflow for both
Both tools in the dbForge Compare Bundle for MySQL deploy individual, selected or all differences through a wizard that checks dependencies, lists issues, accepts additional scripts, and lets you open the script in the internal editor, save it with a timestamp, or execute it and refresh the results.
The Schema Synchronization Wizard's Output page for development sakila to production sakila, with pages for Dependencies, Issues and Additional Scripts.
Command-line automation for pipelines
The dbForge Compare Bundle for MySQL tools each save comparison projects and generate .bat files or PowerShell scripts, so a deployment pipeline or Windows Task Scheduler can run a schema sync followed by a data sync without anyone opening the GUI.
Schema Compare from the bundle's install folder running from the command line between MySQL 8.0.35 and 9.1.0, next to the dialog that builds the .bat file.
Benefits
- Complete releases. Structure and reference data go out together, both reviewed as scripts.
- Half the learning. The two tools share an interface, so the second one takes minutes to pick up.
- A real discount. $70 a year less than the two separately, which is close to the price of one.
Real-World Uses
- Releases: sync the schema from staging to production, then the new rows in lookup and settings tables.
- Migrations: after moving to Amazon RDS or a new MySQL version, confirm both structure and row data match the old server.
- Incident recovery: compare production with a restored backup to recreate a dropped object and repair damaged rows.
- Nightly drift checks: schedule both comparisons and review the HTML reports in the morning.
Who It's For, and Who Should Skip It
Buy it if you deploy MySQL or MariaDB changes between environments and touch data as well as structure: at $15 a year more than either tool alone, it's the obvious choice over buying one.
Skip it if you only ever compare structure (Schema Compare alone is $84.95) or only data (Data Compare alone is $84.95); if you want an IDE with source control as well, where dbForge Studio for MySQL Professional or Enterprise covers everything; or if you're on a Mac and don't want CrossOver.
Usage Guide
- Download and install the Compare Bundle from Devart's download page (sign in with a free Devart account); both tools install together.
- Open Schema Compare, click New Schema Comparison, and pick the source and target.
- Review and synchronize the structural differences first, so the target tables match.
- Open Data Compare, click New Data Comparison with the same source and target, and check the table mapping.
- Review the changed rows and run the data synchronization.
- Save both as command lines to repeat the process in a pipeline.
Where It Falls Short
- Two runs, not one. Schema and data are compared and synced separately, in that order.
- No version control. Keeping schema history in Git needs dbForge Studio for MySQL Enterprise.
- No native Mac or Linux build. CrossOver is a separate license.
- Few independent reviews, so test it on your own environments during the trial.
What Users Say
Reviews of the MySQL Compare Bundle itself are rare; most feedback is quoted by Devart.
Quoted on the bundle's page
Verified Reviewer, Lead Technical Manager: "We use this software when migrating changes between our development, staging and production environments. It is easy to use and speeds up the time it takes to ensure that the changes we make on our database (schemas and reference data) get moved correctly between environments."
Stephan W., Director: "My Swiss Army Knife. In the process of dealing with new software versions to test, staging and live systems, the dbForge Comparison tools make it easy to identify differences that may indicate bugs in the software, and to prepare scripts for deploying structural changes and changes to data between software versions and systems."
Quoted on the component pages
Robert O., Senior Database Developer (Schema Compare page): "I am happy with the dbForge comparison tool. Visual Studio Schema Comparison does not allow you to filter by object. Redgate has an awkward user interface. Adept SQL Diff is no longer supported (used to be my favorite comparison tool). The winner is dbForge :-)"
Eddie Ford, West Express (Data Compare page): "In the past 3 or 4 weeks I've downloaded and used at least a dozen MySQL data sync programs. dbForge Data Compare is by far the best."
Both bundle quotes describe the same use: moving schema and reference data together through development, staging and production, which is exactly what the bundle is for.
Comparisons
Bundle vs buying the tools separately
| Option | 1-year subscription | Perpetual |
|---|
| Schema Compare for MySQL alone | $84.95 | $169.95 |
| Data Compare for MySQL alone | $84.95 | $169.95 |
| Both, bought separately | $169.90 | $339.90 |
| Compare Bundle for MySQL | $99.95 (saves $69.95) | $199.95 (saves $139.95) |
Either way the bundle saves about 41%.
Bundle vs dbForge Studio for MySQL Professional
dbForge Studio for MySQL Professional ($179.95 a year at checkout) includes schema and data compare along with a full SQL IDE, debugger, database projects, refactoring and reporting. The bundle at $99.95 makes sense when comparison and deployment are the job and you already have an editor you like.
Editions and Pricing
dbForge Compare Bundle for MySQL comes in one Standard edition. The order page opens on the 1-year subscription at $99.95; the $199.95 perpetual license, 2- or 3-year terms and priority support are options you choose there. Devart takes 5% off for 5 to 9 licenses, 10% for 10 to 19 and 15% for 20 or more.
FAQs
Which tools does the dbForge Compare Bundle for MySQL include?
The dbForge Compare Bundle for MySQL includes two products: dbForge Schema Compare for MySQL and dbForge Data Compare for MySQL, installed together from one download.
Does the bundle work with MariaDB?
Yes. Both tools in the dbForge Compare Bundle for MySQL support MariaDB (up to 13) and Percona Server as well as MySQL, including MariaDB-only objects such as packages and sequences.
Does the trial include both tools?
Yes. The dbForge Compare Bundle for MySQL trial installs both Schema Compare and Data Compare in their most advanced editions, free for 30 days.
Does it run on a Mac?
Only through CodeWeavers CrossOver. The dbForge Compare Bundle for MySQL tools are Windows programs that Devart supports on macOS and Linux with CrossOver.
What happens when my subscription ends?
A dbForge Compare Bundle for MySQL subscription becomes inaccessible when it ends, until you renew. The perpetual license keeps working; renewing it only brings updates and support.
System Requirements
- Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 or 11, or Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022 or 2025
- .NET Framework 4.7.2 or later
- macOS or Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, RHEL): CodeWeavers CrossOver
- MySQL 5.5 and later, MariaDB 5.5 to 13, Percona 5.5 to 8.4
- About 105 MB for the installer download
Conclusion
dbForge Compare Bundle for MySQL is the best-value way to get Devart's MySQL comparison tools: Schema Compare and Data Compare for $99.95 a year, only $15 more than either alone and $70 less than both. If you deploy MySQL or MariaDB changes between environments, buy the bundle rather than a single tool. The reason not to is wanting an IDE and source control too, where dbForge Studio for MySQL covers everything. Try both tools free for 30 days.
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