SQL Data Dictionary Alternatives

SQL Data Dictionary is described as 'Easily generate a PDF or HTML data dictionary from SQL Server with just a few clicks' and is an app. There are five alternatives to SQL Data Dictionary for Windows. The best SQL Data Dictionary 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 SQL Data Dictionary are Dataedo, SQL Doc by Red Gate and DOC xPress.

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  1. ApexSQL Doc icon
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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
     
    • ApexSQL Doc is the most popular Windows alternative to SQL Data Dictionary.

    • ApexSQL Doc is the most popular commercial alternative to SQL Data Dictionary.

    • ApexSQL Doc is Paid and ProprietarySQL Data Dictionary is also Paid and Proprietary
  2. Dataedo icon
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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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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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

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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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
     
    • Database Note Taker is the most popular free alternative to SQL Data Dictionary.

    • Database Note Taker is Free and ProprietarySQL Data Dictionary is Paid and Proprietary
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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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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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