OpenAI Codex or Text2SQL? A Comprehensive Review

Translates natural language to code

Trained with public source code

Generates working code

Interprets commands in natural language

Utility for refactoring code

Aids in simplifying complex problems

Most proficient in Python

Familiar with 12+ programming languages

Produces executable software commands

Augments human-to-software communication

Supports multiple SQL dialects

Can connect custom database schema

Free to use

Ideal for beginners and professionals

Generates SQL queries quickly

Cost-effective compared to similar tools

Allows SQL explanation to plain English

Supports a broad range of queries

Supports CREATE and ALTER TABLE requests

Supports constraints

Python code memory limited

Variable performance across tasks

Interpreting commands may vary

Limited to known languages

Driven by known libraries

Requires command in English

May miss nuanced intent

Closed system

less flexibility

Private beta

Limited to GPT-3 Codex

No API provided

Questionable accuracy

Not ideal for advanced usage

Dependent on BETA phase

Lacks performance optimization

May require manual checking

No real-time support

Doesn't support all SQL features