DOC xPress AlternativesDocumentation Generators and other similar apps like DOC xPress

DOC xPress is described as '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' and is a documentation generator in the development category. There are six alternatives to DOC xPress for Windows and SQL Server Management Studio. The best DOC xPress alternative is ApexSQL Doc. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Database Note Taker. Other great apps like DOC xPress are SQL Doc by Red Gate, dbForge Documenter for SQL Server, SQL Data Dictionary and SSIS Documenter.

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  1. ApexSQL Doc icon

    ApexSQL Doc

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    ApexSQL Doc creates database documentation in a variety of formats. Document SQL Server databases, objects, SSIS packages, SSAS databases and SSRS items in a single document.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • ApexSQL Doc is the most popular Windows alternative to DOC xPress.

    • ApexSQL Doc is the most popular commercial alternative to DOC xPress.

    • ApexSQL Doc is Paid and ProprietaryDOC xPress is also Paid and Proprietary
  2. 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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    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • Database Note Taker is the most popular free alternative to DOC xPress.

    • Database Note Taker is Free and ProprietaryDOC xPress is Paid and Proprietary
  4. SQL Doc by Red Gate icon

    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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • 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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  7. 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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