SQLite schema diff — free to use

SQLite Schema Diff.
Generate migrations.
Zero setup.

Paste two sqlite3 .schema outputs. Spot every table, column, index, and constraint change instantly. Get ready-to-run migration notes for SQLite — all in your browser.

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Built for SQLite workflows

SchemaLens understands SQLite's unique limitations and generates honest migration guidance.

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Limited ALTER TABLE Support

SQLite can't drop columns or alter types natively. SchemaLens generates clear workarounds: rename → create → copy → drop.

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Type Affinity Awareness

Understands SQLite's flexible type system (INTEGER, REAL, TEXT, BLOB, NUMERIC) and warns about meaningful type changes.

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Constraints & Indexes

Primary keys, unique constraints, foreign keys, CHECK constraints, and indexes — all compared semantically, not by raw text.

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Backtick & Bracket Identifiers

Handles backtick-quoted identifiers and double-quoted names exactly like SQLite does.

Auto-Increment Detection

Recognizes INTEGER PRIMARY KEY auto-increment behavior and warns when rowid semantics change.

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Privacy First

Your schema never leaves the browser. Compare local SQLite schemas safely without uploading to any server.

How it works

1

Export your schemas

Run sqlite3 db.sqlite ".schema" > schema.sql on both databases.

2

Paste into SchemaLens

Copy the SQL into the two editor panes. Dialect is automatically set to SQLite.

3

Review the diff

See added tables, dropped columns, type changes, and constraint modifications highlighted in color.

4

Copy the migration

Export migration notes, save as Markdown, PDF, or raw SQL. SQLite workarounds included where native ALTER isn't possible.

SQLite migration examples

SchemaLens generates honest guidance for SQLite's limited ALTER TABLE support.

Add a new column

ALTER TABLE users
  ADD COLUMN bio TEXT;

Drop column (workaround)

-- SQLite does not support DROP COLUMN directly.
-- Workaround: create new table without column,
-- migrate data, drop old table, rename new table.

Rename a table

ALTER TABLE old_users
  RENAME TO users;

Add a foreign key

-- SQLite does not support ADD CONSTRAINT on existing tables.
-- Workaround: create new table with FK, migrate data,
-- drop old table, rename new table.

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