SQL Server Management Studio Alternatives

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 25 alternatives to SQL Server Management Studio for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Flatpak 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, DataGrip, Beekeeper studio and WhatTheDuck.

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SQL Server Management Studio alternatives are mainly Database Management Tools, but if you're looking for IDEs or Relational Databases you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux + Open Source. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to SQL Server Management Studio.
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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 Sep 20, 2024
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  1. SQuirreL SQL icon
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    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.

    84 SQuirreL SQL alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak

    SQuirreL SQL Features

    1.  Multiple DataBase
    2.  Visual Query Builder
    3.  SQLite

    SQuirreL SQL VS SQL Server Management Studio

     
    Comments about SQuirreL SQL as an Alternative to SQL Server Management Studio
    Guest
    Positive May 24, 2018
    1

    It works perfectly on Linux. Nice and comfortable to work with.

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

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

    48 dbForge Studio for SQL Server alternatives

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    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    dbForge Studio for SQL Server Features

    1.  Query Builder
    2.  Schema compare
    3.  Unit Testing
    4.  GUI Designer
    5.  Database Management Tool
    6.  Autocompletion
    7.  SQL Schema Comparison
    8.  Data analytics

    dbForge Studio for SQL Server VS SQL Server Management Studio

     
    Comments about dbForge Studio for SQL Server as an Alternative to SQL Server Management Studio
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    Scott Cate
    Positive Sep 17, 2021
    2

    Great MS SQL tools for everyday use

    BorisAdams
    Positive Jun 16, 2024
    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 Mar 25, 2017
    4

    Perfect code completion and source control

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

    • dbForge Studio for SQL Server is Paid and ProprietarySQL Server Management Studio is Free and Proprietary
  3. Database .NET icon
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    Database .NET is an innovative, powerful and intuitive multiple database management tool.

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • TW flagTaiwan

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Database .NET Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  SQLite
    3. PostgreSQL icon  PostgreSQL support

    Database .NET VS SQL Server Management Studio

     
    Comments about Database .NET as an Alternative to SQL Server Management Studio
    vlaker
    Positive Oct 11, 2016
    1

    Has all the features like viewing indexes, copying data from one database to another, similar to SSMS in a free, light package.

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

    • Database .NET is Free Personal and ProprietarySQL Server Management Studio is Free and Proprietary
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    Toad for SQL Server is a productivity toolset for SQL Server administration, performance tuning, and development. It has earned multiple awards, including back-to-back "Best of Tech-Ed" wins.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Toad for SQL Server VS SQL Server Management Studio

     
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    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:

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    mssql for Visual Studio Code Features

    1.  VSCode

    mssql for Visual Studio Code VS SQL Server Management Studio

     
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    EMS SQL Manager for SQL Server is a high performance tool for Microsoft SQL Server database development and administration. SQL Manager works with any MS SQL Server versions from 7 to the newest one and supports the latest SQL Server features including sequences, columnstore and...

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows

    EMS SQL Manager for SQL Server VS SQL Server Management Studio

     
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    EMS SQL Management Studio for PostgreSQL is a complete solution for PostgreSQL database administration and development. SQL Studio unites the must-have <em>PostgreSQL tools</em> in one powerful and easy-to-use environment that will make you more productive than ever...

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows

    EMS SQL Management Studio VS SQL Server Management Studio

     
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    If you are looking for a proper tool to work with data and SQL queries with ad-hoc visual query builder, you must have a look at FlySpeed SQL Query. It connects to all modern database servers and works with all popular desktop databases and office file formats (CSV, Excel).

    32 FlySpeed SQL Query alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Wine

    FlySpeed SQL Query Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Query Builder
    3.  Visual Query Builder
    4.  Graphical query builder
    5.  Master-detail interface
    6.  SSH Tunnel

    FlySpeed SQL Query VS SQL Server Management Studio

     
  9. RazorSQL icon
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    RazorSQL is an SQL query tool, database browser, SQL editor, and database administration tool for Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and Solaris.

    74 RazorSQL alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    RazorSQL Features

    1.  Import CSV Data
    2.  Portable
    3.  Refactoring
    4.  Visual Query Builder
    5.  SQLite

    RazorSQL VS SQL Server Management Studio

     
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    Selectable is a client for Postgres databases.

    Connect to your Postgres database, browse tables in the database, and write SQL queries using the mobile-friendly SQL editor.

    Selectable is private and secure. Data only lives between your database and your device.

    The Free tier a.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Syntax Highlighting
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  No registration required
    7. PostgreSQL icon  PostgreSQL support

    Selectable - PostgresQL Client VS SQL Server Management Studio

     
    • Selectable - PostgresQL Client is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to SQL Server Management Studio.

    • Selectable - PostgresQL Client is Freemium and ProprietarySQL Server Management Studio is Free and Proprietary
    • Selectable - PostgresQL Client is Privacy focusedSQL Server Management Studio is not according to our users
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