SQL Server Management Studio AlternativesOnly apps from the EU

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 25 alternatives to SQL Server Management Studio and four of them are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to SQL Server Management Studio are DataGrip, Kvery.io and DeZign for Databases.

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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...

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SQL Server Management Studio alternatives page was last updated Feb 6, 2024
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  1. HeidiSQL icon

    HeidiSQL

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

    110 HeidiSQL alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Table Editor

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Database Management Tool
    2.  Multiple DataBase
    3.  Data export/import
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Simple import
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Portable
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Desktop Application
    11. PostgreSQL icon  PostgreSQL support
    12.  SSH Tunnel

    HeidiSQL VS SQL Server Management Studio

     
    Comments about HeidiSQL as an Alternative to SQL Server Management Studio
    Most Recent Comment
    Guest
    Positive Feb 22, 2017
    0

    is resolved my problem with SSMS

    Guest
    Positive Mar 28, 2017
    -1

    Can generate DB creation scripts with data and schema

    Gabriele Pettenò
    Positive Apr 14, 2020
    0

    Easy light and simple to use!

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    • Most users think HeidiSQL is a great SQL Server Management Studio alternative.

    • 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
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    DataGrip

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

    81 DataGrip alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Main window

    DataGrip Features

    1.  Autocompletion
    2. PostgreSQL icon  PostgreSQL support
    3.  Idea
    4.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    5.  Real time collaboration
    6.  SQLite
    7.  Desktop Application
    8.  Editable grid

    DataGrip VS SQL Server Management Studio

     

    • Almost everyone thinks DataGrip is a great SQL Server Management Studio alternative.

    • DataGrip is the most popular commercial alternative to SQL Server Management Studio.

    • DataGrip is Paid and ProprietarySQL Server Management Studio is Free and Proprietary
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    Kvery.io

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    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.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • HU flagHungary
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Kvery.io screenshot 1

    Kvery.io Features

    1.  Autocompletion
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Real time collaboration
    5.  Import CSV Data
    6.  Data analytics
    7.  Data visualization

    Kvery.io VS SQL Server Management Studio

     
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    DeZign for Databases

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

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    DeZign for Databases screenshot 1

    DeZign for Databases Features

    1.  Multiple DataBase

    DeZign for Databases VS SQL Server Management Studio

     
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