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 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. JookDB icon
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    A database development tool that allows you to simultaneously connect to MySQL, MariaDB, Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQLite, MongoDB, DM, OceanBase, TiDB and SQLServer databases from a single application.

    Cost / License

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  2. sqlit icon
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    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)

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    • Python
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Windows
     
  3. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  4. WinSQL icon
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    WinSQL is universal database management tool that can be used with any relational database to perform administrative tasks such as importing/exporting data, generating test data, reverse engineering an existing database, comparing schema and data between databases or simply...

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. DBHawk icon
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    Datasparc features DBHawk, online SQL Tools designed for Oracle, MS SQL Server and other databases. It provides seamless secured SQL development experience.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  6. Database Master is a modern, powerful, intuitive and easy to use MongoDB, Oracle, IBM DB2, IBM Informix, Ingres, MS SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, FireBird, SQLite, EffiProz client application with a consistent interface that simplifies managing, querying, editing, visualizing...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. openhare icon
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    openhare is an AI-powered, cross-platform desktop SQL client with multi-database support, built for everyday development, data analysis, and DBA management workflows.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  8. Dory SQL icon
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    AI-native SQL workspace for modern databases. SQL Copilot, schema-aware editor, database chat, and operational tools in one place.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Docker
     
  9. LunoDB icon
     1 like

    Modern, AI-powered database client supporting MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, MariaDB, MongoDB, SQL Server, and Redis with voice dictation, multiple AI providers, and visual relationship diagrams.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10. tabularis icon
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    Tabularis is a free, open-source desktop database client for PostgreSQL, MySQL/MariaDB, and SQLite. Built with Rust (Tauri v2) and React, it is fast, lightweight, and designed for everyday SQL work.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  11. PgPad icon
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    A fully free and open-source (no “community edition”, premium plans, etc.) database manager.

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    • Mac
     
  12.  5 likes

    SqlDbx is a fast and easy to use database SQL development IDE for database administrators and application or database developers who work in heterogeneous Database Server environments. SqlDbx built around an advanced SQL Editor and Database Object Explorer.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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