SQL Server Management Studio AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Database Management Tools for Mac

SQL Server Management Studio is not available for Mac but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on macOS with similar functionality. The best Mac Database Management Tool alternative is DBeaver, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to SQL Server Management Studio and 17 are Database Management Tools available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac Database Management Tool alternatives to SQL Server Management Studio are Beekeeper studio, DataGrip, Valentina Studio and DbGate.

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  1. DBeaver icon

    DBeaver

     369 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.

    169 DBeaver alternatives

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    Platforms

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

    Beekeeper studio

     38 likes

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

    100 Beekeeper studio alternatives

    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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  4. DataGrip icon

    DataGrip

     77 likes

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

    89 DataGrip alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  5. Valentina Studio icon

    Valentina Studio

     166 likes

    FREE native AI enabled 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.

    95 Valentina Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • 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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    Valentina Studio icon
    • 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
  6. DbGate icon

    DbGate

     29 likes

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

    169 DbGate alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  7. Outerbase Studio icon

    Outerbase Studio

     9 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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  9. SQuirreL SQL icon

    SQuirreL SQL

     56 likes

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

    Tableplus

     32 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.

    100 Tableplus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    Too basic, too few admin features

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Tableplus icon
    • Tableplus is Paid and ProprietarySQL Server Management Studio is Free and Proprietary
  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.

    53 dbForge Studio for SQL Server alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • 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.

    OVK
    Positive
    4

    Perfect code completion and source control

    3 of 4 comments
    dbForge Studio for SQL Server icon
    dbForge Studio for SQL Server icon
    • dbForge Studio for SQL Server is Paid and ProprietarySQL Server Management Studio is Free and Proprietary
  12. mssql for Visual Studio Code icon

    mssql for Visual Studio Code

     4 likes

    A Visual Studio Code extension for developing Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL Database and SQL Data Warehouse everywhere with a rich set of functionalities, including:

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  13. SQLPro for MSSQL icon

    SQLPro for MSSQL

     4 likes

    SQLPro for MSSQL is a lightweight Microsoft SQL Server database client, allowing quick and simple access to MSSQL Servers, including those hosted via cloud services such as SQL Azure or Amazon RDS.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  14. sqlit icon

    sqlit

     1 like

    A user friendly TUI for SQL databases. Written in python. Supports SQL server, Mysql, PostreSQL and SQLite, Turso and more.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Python
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Windows
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