The Ultimate Showdown of Database Migration Tools

When it comes to database migration in the Spring ecosystem, two heavyweights dominate: Liquibase and Flyway. While both tools bring unique strengths to the table, only one can claim victory in this exciting technical showdown.

Which languages support migrations, and how do the costs compare?
What features do the rollbacks offer?
What versioning schemes and strategies do they utilize?
How do their runtimes operate?

No stone left unturned! Which migration tool will reign supreme in your Spring project? Join us to learn the differences between tools and cast your vote to make the ultimate decision!

Pasha Finkelshteyn

Years of experience in software engineering and the team's leading roles combined with his passion for Java made Pasha know all the hidden details in this IT niche. As a Developer Advocate for @Bellsoft, he educates the public on the latest software tools built by BellSoft and helps to create and test instruments for developers. He writes in Kotlin, speaks at conferences, composes a new articles, or maintains his pet projects.

Anton Arhipov

Anton is a Developer Advocate at JetBrains, working with Kotlin, IntelliJ IDEA, and AI-driven developer tools. With a background in server-side development, he has spent over a decade building software for developers. A Java Champion since 2014, Anton speaks at conferences, shares insights on the Kotlin YouTube channel, and enjoys exploring new ideas in programming languages, AI-powered tooling, and developer workflows. He’s always experimenting with new tech, looking for ways to make coding more efficient and enjoyable.