Top 10 Best Free SQL Formatter Tools

SQL formatters are often used by SQL Server professionals to assist in their everyday work and save time. These tools help make SQL code more readable, allowing users to quickly understand the structure and logic without needing to go through every single line of code.

This list is made up of free SQL formatting tools currently available.
The Top Ten
1 ApexSQL Refactor

I've tried other formatters, and none of them formatted the way I wanted. ApexSQL does it right!

I tried different tools to format SQL, but ApexSQL was the best tool I have discovered so far.

I installed the plug-in just for testing, and now I don't know if I can ever go back.

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2 SQLinForm

Best formatter. It has tons of options, an API, and a command-line interface. Best of all, it has both a free online version and a free desktop application.

Very flexible, easy to use, and works for SQL Server, Oracle, and many more.

Has a lot of input and output options. It can also generate Java, JavaScript, VB, and other code snippets as output.

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3 Instant SQL Formatter by dpriver

What's Instant SQL Formatter?

Instant SQL Formatter is a free online SQL tidy tool. Not only can it beautify your SQL code, but it can also convert the formatted SQL into HTML, allowing you to post colored SQL code in your blog, forum, wiki, and other websites easily. Additionally, this SQL tool can translate SQL code into C#, Java, PHP, DELPHI, and other programming languages. Another useful feature is the ability to identify all database objects, such as tables, columns, and functions, by selecting an output format that lists these objects.

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4 Poor SQL

Good tool, liked it.

5 Format-SQL.com by RedGate

Format-SQL.com
Instantly format and beautify SQL in your web browser. Format-SQL.com is a free tool that automatically formats your code as you type.

Quickly format your SQL for use on websites or reports.
Copy your formatted code to the clipboard with a single click.
Automatically check for errors and invalid syntax.
Compatible with tablets and smartphones.

6 FreeFormatter.com Online SQL Formatter
7 dbForge SQL Complete

In my opinion, it's the most convenient tool for editing SQL code. I recommend you try it.

Used several times for various projects. Had no problems.

Pretty cool and really free.

8 SSMSBoost add-in

Very useful and feature-rich.

SSMSBoost add-in for SQL Server Management Studio adds the ability to format SQL code within the SSMS environment.

A must-have SQL beautifier add-in.

9 Pat's Online SQL Formatter
10 ExtendsClass's Online SQL Formatter

Free
No registration required
Easy to use
You can copy formatted code to the clipboard
You can download formatted code

The Contenders
11 SQL Formatter - GoOnlineTools
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