ApexSQL Doc AlternativesDocumentation Generators and other similar apps like ApexSQL Doc

ApexSQL Doc is described as 'Creates database documentation in a variety of formats. Document SQL Server databases, objects, SSIS packages, SSAS databases and SSRS items in a single document' and is a documentation generator in the development category. There are seven alternatives to ApexSQL Doc for Windows and SQL Server Management Studio. The best ApexSQL Doc alternative is Dataedo. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Database Note Taker. Other great apps like ApexSQL Doc are SQL Doc by Red Gate, dbForge Documenter for SQL Server, SQL Data Dictionary and DOC xPress.

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  1. Dataedo icon

    Dataedo

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    Documenting SQL Server, Oracle and MySQL databases made easy. Just import schema, describe anything and export to PDF, HTML or Excel.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    • Dataedo is the most popular Windows alternative to ApexSQL Doc.

    • Dataedo is the most popular commercial alternative to ApexSQL Doc.

    • Dataedo is Paid and ProprietaryApexSQL Doc is also Paid and Proprietary
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    SQL Doc by Red Gate

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    Document your databases automatically.

    Eliminate tedious and time-consuming manual documentation tasks Satisfy audit requirements by keeping complete documentation Document a database in a couple of clicks, from within SSMS Keep teams up to date by distributing documentation SQL.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  4. Database Note Taker icon

    Database Note Taker

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    Now FREE. A simple and powerful database documentation tool for sql server and mysql databases. It shows all your tables and fields, highlights the documentation status of each, and allows export (via XSL) to share. Supports markdown syntax.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    • Database Note Taker is the most popular free alternative to ApexSQL Doc.

    • Database Note Taker is Free and ProprietaryApexSQL Doc is Paid and Proprietary
  5. dbForge Documenter for SQL Server icon

    dbForge Documenter for SQL Server

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    dbForge Documenter for SQL Server is a big time saver when it comes to documentation of SQL Server databases. This tool automatically generates documentation of an entire SQL Server database in a few clicks.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • SQL Server Management Studio
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    SQL Data Dictionary

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    Easily generate a PDF or HTML data dictionary from SQL Server with just a few clicks.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    DOC xPress

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    DOC xPress produces complete documentation for SQL Server instances. In addition, it enables documentation for Analysis Services (SSAS), Integration Services (SSIS) and Reporting Services (SSRS). Snapshots of the environment can be captured with a few clicks, making it easy to...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     

  9. SSIS Documenter

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    SSIS Documenter integrates into the SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence Studio. Once you have installed SSIS Documenter you will see a "Generate Documentation" menu item availabel for all SSIS packages.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
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