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Poor SQL - Instant Free and Open-Source T-SQL Formatting vs StyleSQL

Poor SQL - Instant Free and Open-Source T-SQL Formatting lands on Worth it, and StyleSQL lands on Depends.

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Poor SQL - Instant Free and Open-Source T-SQL Formatting versus StyleSQL
ComparePoor SQL - Instant Free and Open-Source T-SQL FormattingStyleSQL
VerdictWorth itDepends
Best forT-SQL / SQL Server developersSQL Server shops standardizing T-SQL style
Who it's not forAnyone with confidential SQL . don't paste into a web toolMySQL, Postgres, and Oracle shops: T-SQL only
PrivacyNo known public vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed; the site's own security page returns a 404, so pasting sensitive SQL carries unquantified exposure risk.²No known public vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.15
Support qualityNo support evidence in sourcesSolo vendor; support quality not evidenced
Public sentimentUsers and bloggers praise it as a fast, free way to make unreadable T-SQL readable, with no complaints surfaced in the sources reviewed.⁴Independent user feedback is thin; one Reddit thread debates auto-formatting taste in SSMS rather than StyleSQL itself.
Biggest gotchaNever paste queries with PII, credentials, or client data into online formatters; use the offline library instead⁵Solo vendor: email support depends on one developer's availability and health.

Pick Poor SQL - Instant Free and Open-Source T-SQL Formatting when

  • T-SQL / SQL Server developers
  • Cleaning up legacy stored procedures
  • Quick one-off query formatting
  • Anyone wanting a zero-cost formatter

When Poor SQL - Instant Free and Open-Source T-SQL Formatting is not a fit

  • Anyone with confidential SQL . don't paste into a web tool
  • Postgres, BigQuery, or PL/SQL users . T-SQL only
  • Teams wanting supported tooling with SLAs
  • Users needing IDE-integrated always-on formatting

Pick StyleSQL when

  • SQL Server shops standardizing T-SQL style
  • DBAs cleaning legacy stored procedures
  • SSMS power users wanting auto-format on paste
  • Developers formatting queries without leaving SSMS

When StyleSQL is not a fit

  • MySQL, Postgres, and Oracle shops: T-SQL only
  • Azure Data Studio or VS Code users
  • Enterprises needing SOC 2 or support SLAs
  • Buyers wanting a vendor with a real team

Sources

  1. Poor SQL - Instant Free and Open-Source T-SQL Formatting (official)poorsql.com
    official
  2. Poor SQL security page (404)poorsql.com
    security
  3. Poor Man's T-SQL Formatter NuGet Packagenugetmusthaves.com
    official
  4. Automatically reformat SQL with this FREE tool - Select Distinctselectdistinct.co.uk
    review
  5. Is using online SQL prettifiers considered safe?security.stackexchange.com
    security
  6. Are there tools for automated re-arrangement of SQL?reddit.com
    review
  7. Customizable Formatting | StyleSQLstylesql.com
    review
  8. Cleaning up common T-SQL coding issues with SQL Promptred-gate.com
    official
  9. Poor Indentation - Transact-SQL (SQLTeam forums)forums.sqlteam.com
    review
  10. SQL - Formatting tool (Avonture blog)avonture.be
    review
  11. Features | StyleSQL . SQL formatter for SSMSstylesql.com
    official
  12. Changelog | StyleSQL . SQL formatter for SSMSstylesql.com
    official
  13. Auto-format on Paste | StyleSQLstylesql.com
    official
  14. StyleSQL homepagestylesql.com
    official
  15. StyleSQL security page (returns 404)stylesql.com
    security
  16. Top 5 Free Add-ins to Boost SSMS Productivitysqlshades.com
    news