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 50 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, Valentina Studio and DataGrip.

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  1. DBeaver icon

    DBeaver

     382 likes

    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.

    196 DBeaver alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Eclipse
    • Flatpak
    • Java
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    DBeaver vs SQL Server Management Studio Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    5

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

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Installs SQL Server plugin automatically and works fine.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

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

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

    HeidiSQL

     253 likes

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

    134 HeidiSQL alternatives

    Cost / License

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    Table Editor
     
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    HeidiSQL vs SQL Server Management Studio Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    is resolved my problem with SSMS

    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    Can generate DB creation scripts with data and schema

    Gabriele Pettenò
    Positive
    0

    Easy light and simple to use!

    • 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

     42 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    Valentina Studio

     166 likes

    FREE native AI enabled database manager for RDBMS: DuckDB, MariaDB, MySQL, Parquet, 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
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Powerful User Interface
     
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    Valentina Studio vs SQL Server Management Studio Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    1

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

    uniphonic
    Positive
    0

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

    • 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
  7. DataGrip icon

    DataGrip

     79 likes

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

    111 DataGrip alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  8. TablePro Database Client icon

    TablePro Database Client

     7 likes

    TablePro is a free, open-source database client for macOS and iOS. It connects to MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, MongoDB, Redis, SQL Server, Oracle, ClickHouse, DuckDB, Cassandra, and more using native drivers (no JDBC).

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Homebrew
    • iPhone
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  9. DbGate icon

    DbGate

     33 likes

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

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  10. Navicat icon

    Navicat

     80 likes

    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.

    119 Navicat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  11. dbForge Studio for SQL Server icon

    dbForge Studio for SQL Server

     213 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    dbForge Studio for SQL Server vs SQL Server Management Studio Comments
    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.

    OVK
    Positive
    4

    Perfect code completion and source control

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    • dbForge Studio for SQL Server is Paid and ProprietarySQL Server Management Studio is Free and Proprietary
  12. Outerbase Studio icon

    Outerbase Studio

     10 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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  13. Tableplus icon

    Tableplus

     34 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Tableplus vs SQL Server Management Studio Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Too basic, too few admin features

    • Tableplus is Paid and ProprietarySQL Server Management Studio is Free and Proprietary
  14. WhatTheDuck icon

    WhatTheDuck

     11 likes

    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 (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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