The Best SQL Server Management Studio AlternativesTop Database Management Tools and other similar apps like SQL Server Management Studio

SQL Server Management Studio is described as 'SSMS is a software application that is used for configuring, managing, and administering all components within Microsoft SQL Server. It includes both script editors and graphical tools which work with objects and features of the server' and is a database management tool in the development category. There are more than 25 alternatives to SQL Server Management Studio for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Self-Hosted apps. The best SQL Server Management Studio alternative is DBeaver, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like SQL Server Management Studio are HeidiSQL, Beekeeper studio, DataGrip and Valentina Studio.

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  1. DBeaver icon

    DBeaver

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    A comprehensive, open-source database management tool ideal for developers and administrators. It supports various databases via JDBC drivers, offers extensive plugins and tools like ER diagrams, data migration, and metadata editing, while being ad-free and portable. Usability and extensibility are key features.

    164 DBeaver alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Eclipse
    • Flatpak
    • Java
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    Comments about DBeaver as an Alternative to SQL Server Management Studio
    Guest
    Positive
    5

    Connect to "MS SQL 2017 for Linux" - Out of the box (server and DBeaver - linux- Archlinux), clean look, nice, cool

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Installs SQL Server plugin automatically and works fine.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Connected without much effort. Always a must in IT for FAST solutions.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think DBeaver is a great SQL Server Management Studio alternative.

    • DBeaver is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to SQL Server Management Studio.

    • DBeaver is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to SQL Server Management Studio.

    • DBeaver is Freemium and Open SourceSQL Server Management Studio is Free and Proprietary
  2. HeidiSQL icon

    HeidiSQL

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    Provides powerful tools for viewing, editing MySQL, MariaDB, Microsoft SQL, and PostgreSQL databases, with privacy features, portability, no ads, and a dark mode.

    113 HeidiSQL alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about HeidiSQL as an Alternative to SQL Server Management Studio
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    is resolved my problem with SSMS

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    Can generate DB creation scripts with data and schema

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Gabriele Pettenò
    Positive
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    Easy light and simple to use!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think HeidiSQL is a great SQL Server Management Studio alternative.

    • HeidiSQL is Free and Open SourceSQL Server Management Studio is Free and Proprietary
    • HeidiSQL is Lightweight and Privacy focusedSQL Server Management Studio is not according to our users
  4. Beekeeper studio icon

    Beekeeper studio

     38 likes
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    Open Source SQL Editor and Database Manager for MySQL, SQL Server, Postgres, Redshift, Sqlite and more.

    94 Beekeeper studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • MySQL Community Edition
    • MariaDB
    • Microsoft SQL Server
    • CockroachDB
    • Amazon Redshift
    • PostgreSQL
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  5. DataGrip icon

    DataGrip

     77 likes
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    DataGrip is a database IDE from JetBrains that is tailored to suit specific needs of professional SQL developers.

    85 DataGrip alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    • Almost everyone thinks DataGrip is a great SQL Server Management Studio alternative.

    • DataGrip is the most popular commercial alternative to SQL Server Management Studio.

    • DataGrip is Paid and ProprietarySQL Server Management Studio is Free and Proprietary
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    Valentina Studio

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    FREE native database manager for RDBMS: DuckDB, MariaDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, SQL Server, Valentina DB, and MongoDB. PRO Edition adds Report Editor and Form Editor, with JS/Python scripting and dozens of features.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about Valentina Studio as an Alternative to SQL Server Management Studio
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Graphics query designer. Option to import data to a table directly from *.CSV file.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    uniphonic
    Positive
    0

    There is one of the few free Mac clients with a nice graphical UI.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Valentina Studio is a great SQL Server Management Studio alternative.

    • Valentina Studio is Freemium and ProprietarySQL Server Management Studio is Free and Proprietary
    • Valentina Studio is LightweightSQL Server Management Studio is not according to our users
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    DbGate

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    DbGate is cross-platform database manager. Simple and effective, allowing to work with many various databases simultaneously - SQL and NoSQL.

    165 DbGate alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    • DbGate is the most popular Web-based alternative to SQL Server Management Studio.

    • DbGate is Freemium and Open SourceSQL Server Management Studio is Free and Proprietary
    • DbGate is LightweightSQL Server Management Studio is not according to our users
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    Navicat

     80 likes
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    Navicat is a database administration tool that allows you to simultaneously connect to MySQL, MariaDB, SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and SQLite databases from a single application.

    102 Navicat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  10. Outerbase Studio icon

    Outerbase Studio

     9 likes
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    Efficient browser-based tool for database management, designed for simplicity and versatility. Features include a user-friendly query editor, powerful data management capabilities, and a flexible connection manager supporting Postgres, MySQL, and SQLite.

    55 Outerbase Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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  11. WhatTheDuck icon

    WhatTheDuck

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    WhatTheDuck is an open-source web application built on DuckDB. It allows users to upload CSV files, store them in tables, and perform SQL queries on the data.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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    • WhatTheDuck is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to SQL Server Management Studio.

    • WhatTheDuck is Free and Open SourceSQL Server Management Studio is Free and Proprietary
    • WhatTheDuck is LightweightSQL Server Management Studio is not according to our users
  12. SQuirreL SQL icon

    SQuirreL SQL

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    SQuirreL SQL is an open-source Java SQL Client program that will allow you to view the structure of a JDBC compliant database, browse the data in tables, issue SQL commands etc.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Comments about SQuirreL SQL as an Alternative to SQL Server Management Studio
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    It works perfectly on Linux. Nice and comfortable to work with.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think SQuirreL SQL is a great SQL Server Management Studio alternative.

    • SQuirreL SQL is Free and Open SourceSQL Server Management Studio is Free and Proprietary
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    Tableplus

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    A native app which helps you easily edit database data and structure. TablePlus includes many security features to protect your database, including native libssh and TLS to encrypt your connection.

    95 Tableplus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Comments about Tableplus as an Alternative to SQL Server Management Studio
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    Negative
    0

    Too basic, too few admin features

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Tableplus is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to SQL Server Management Studio.

    • Tableplus is Paid and ProprietarySQL Server Management Studio is Free and Proprietary
  14. dbForge Studio for SQL Server icon

    dbForge Studio for SQL Server

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    dbForge Studio for SQL Server is an integrated environment for SQL Server development, management, administration, data reporting, analysis, version-control database changes and test data generation.

    51 dbForge Studio for SQL Server alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about dbForge Studio for SQL Server as an Alternative to SQL Server Management Studio
    Scott Cate
    Positive
    2

    Great MS SQL tools for everyday use

    BorisAdams
    Positive
    0

    I've only ever used Microsoft SSMS as I haven't yet had a use-case for a Linux alternative, but I've checked on the alternatives from time to time, and dbForge has always popped up with strong recommendations. This is one tool I'm quite happy to pay for when the time comes.

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    Perfect code completion and source control

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    • Almost everyone thinks dbForge Studio for SQL Server is a great SQL Server Management Studio alternative.

    • dbForge Studio for SQL Server is Paid and ProprietarySQL Server Management Studio is Free and Proprietary
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