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

    Slashbase

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    Slashbase is an open-source in-browser database IDE for your dev/data workflows. Use Slashbase to connect to any of your database, browse data and schema, write, run and save queries, create charts, right from your browser. Supports PostgreSQL and MongoDB.

    License model

    • Free Personal • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Discontinued

    The project's GitHub (https://github.com/paraswaykole/slashbase) is archived as of Apr 28, 2024. The site linked here says server not found.

    Slashbase Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2. Docker icon  Support for Docker
    3.  SQLite
    4.  MongoDB

    Slashbase VS SQL Server Management Studio

     

    • Slashbase is the most popular SaaS alternative to SQL Server Management Studio.

    • Slashbase is Free Personal and Open SourceSQL Server Management Studio is Free and Proprietary
  2. Kvery.io icon

    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

     
  4. DeZign for Databases icon

    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

     
  5. Hemlock icon

    Hemlock

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    Hemlock is a versatile database management tool that enables users to connect seamlessly to both SQL and MongoDB databases.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Overview

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Import CSV Data
    2.  Portable
    3.  MongoDB
    4.  Export to JSON
    5.  Export to CSV

    Hemlock VS SQL Server Management Studio

     
  6. modelDBA icon

    modelDBA

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    The database IDE that visualizes SQL queries as you type, with a no-code table editor and interactive database diagram for MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server.

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    modelDBA screenshot 1

    modelDBA Features

    1.  Autocompletion
    2.  Graphical User Interface
    3.  Data modeling tool
    4.  GUI Designer

    modelDBA VS SQL Server Management Studio

     
  7. LogicLoop icon

    LogicLoop

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    LogicLoop is your AI SQL copilot. Ask your data any question using natural language. AI can auto suggest, generate, fix and optimize SQL queries to help you find relevant insights. Get the results directly on your own data in seconds.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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    LogicLoop Features

    1.  AI-Powered

    LogicLoop VS SQL Server Management Studio

     
  9. ApexSQL Plan icon

    ApexSQL Plan

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    ApexSQL Plan is a SQL query analysis and optimization tool. It identifies performance issues and deadlocks, analyzes SQL Server query issues and query execution plans.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    ApexSQL Plan VS SQL Server Management Studio

     
  10. Plan Explorer – SQL Query Analysis icon

    Plan Explorer – SQL Query Analysis

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    Quickly get to the root of query problems with a free query analysis tool.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Plan Explorer – SQL Query Analysis VS SQL Server Management Studio

     
  11. SQL Schema Explorer icon

    SQL Schema Explorer

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    Downloadable with free trial, runs locally, connects to database, runs webserver, allows you to look around a database in your browser. Can be shared on your network or the internet.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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    SQL Schema Explorer Features

    1.  SQLite

    SQL Schema Explorer VS SQL Server Management Studio

     
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