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 Jul 18, 2023
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    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.

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    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    SQLPro for MSSQL Features

    1.  Tabbed interface

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    • SQLPro for MSSQL is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to SQL Server Management Studio.

    • SQLPro for MSSQL is Paid and ProprietarySQL Server Management Studio is Free and Proprietary
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    SQL Database Studio is professional client for Microsoft SQL Server. It's built with a lot of features for easy browsing data.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

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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...

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows

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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.

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    JookDB Features

    1. MariaDB icon  Support for MariaDB

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  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.

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    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    DBHawk Features

    1.  Live Preview
    2.  PhpMyAdmin

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    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...

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • TR flagTürkiye

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Database Master Features

    1.  MongoDB
    2.  SQLite

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    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.

    27 SqlDbx alternatives

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows

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    Database browser is an universal table editor. This easy to use tool allows user to connect to any database and browse or modify data, run sql scripts, export, import and print data. And the most important thing it is Free-ware.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com

    Database Browser Features

    1.  Portable

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  9. SQLTool icon
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    Connect and manage MySQL, SQL Server, Postgresql, Derby, Sybase, and Oracle databases from your Android device.

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    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet

    SQLTool Features

    1.  User generated
    2.  SSH

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    PopSQL is a modern SQL editor for teams that lets you write queries, visualize data, and share your results.

    75 PopSQL alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    PopSQL Features

    1.  Autocompletion
    2.  Charts
    3.  Fuzzy Finder
    4.  SQLite

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