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The best alternative to SQL Server Management Studio is HeidiSQL, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to SQL Server Management Studio and seven of them are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to SQL Server Management Studio are DataGrip, dbForge Studio for SQL Server, tabularis and Kvery.io.

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  1. HeidiSQL icon
     250 likes

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

    125 HeidiSQL alternatives

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

    is resolved my problem with SSMS

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    Can generate DB creation scripts with data and schema

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Gabriele Pettenò
    Positive
    0

    Easy light and simple to use!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • 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
  2. DataGrip icon
     77 likes

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

    99 DataGrip alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  3. 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.

    59 dbForge Studio for SQL Server alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • 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

    3 of 4 comments
    • dbForge Studio for SQL Server is Paid and ProprietarySQL Server Management Studio is Free and Proprietary
  4. tabularis icon
     1 like

    Tabularis is a lightweight database management tool designed to make working with databases simple and intuitive. It provides a modern interface to connect, explore, query, and manage your databases without complexity.

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
     
  5. Kvery.io icon
     1 like

    Kvery.io can automatically create table, graph, card, form and API from SQL. The software provides a comprehensive statement of the results of the runs and supports everyday work with many other useful functions.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  6. DumpCleaner is a native macOS and iPadOS app for filtering large SQL dump files. Instead of grep-ing through gigabytes of SQL, just drag in your .sql or .sql.gz file, select the tables and statement types you need, and export a clean, filtered dump.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPad
     
  7. Database design and modeling tool - DeZign for Databases. Features: visual database design, data modeling ER Diagrams (ERD), Reverse Engineering, database creation, sql script generation.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
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