ESF Database Migration Toolkit vs. JavaScript vs. Phinx vs. Sequelize Comparison Chart

It dramatically cuts the effort, cost, and risk of migrating to/from any of the following database formats: Oracle, MySQL, MariaDB, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, IBM DB2, IBM Informix, InterSystems Caché, Teradata, Visual Foxpro, SQLite, FireBird, InterBase, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Paradox, Lotus, dBase, CSV/Text and transfer any ODBC DSN data source to them. This software can help you quickly migrate a variety of data, structures and objects, saving you a lot of time and money. It will automatically migrate all table structures, data, schemas(Oracle, SQL Server 2000 or higher, PostgreSQL, IBM DB2 and so), LOBs(Large Text/Binary Objects), primary/foreign keys, indexes, auto-increment(serial), comments and default values and more. You can migrate data between two different character sets(e.g.: UTF8, CP1250 etc.) and the software automatically convert different data encodings. You can also change the field name/data type/nullable/precision/numscale or filter data when migrating.

Most database migration tools are framework dependent, complicated, confusing to install/configure and a pain in the ass to write migrations for. In less than 5 minutes you can install Phinx, create and execute your first migration. Phinx supports migrations written in both PHP and SQL. Use the PHP syntax to make your migrations portable between different database vendors or hand-code advanced queries. It's your choice. As Phinx executes from the command-line, it is painless to integrate with your deploy, build or CI tool. Phinx is and will always remain completely free, open-source software. Developers are encouraged to fork, hack and modify Phinx. If you use Phinx commercially then please consider making a donation or purchasing the screencast provided. Buy the introductory screencast and help support Phinx development. Phinx has extensive documentation available.