SQL Server Management Studio Alternatives for Linux

SQL Server Management Studio is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is DBeaver, 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 17 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to SQL Server Management Studio are DataGrip, Beekeeper studio, DbGate and Valentina Studio.

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SQL Server Management Studio alternatives are mainly Database Management Tools, but if you're looking for Relational Databases or Business Intelligence Tools 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 Jun 16, 2024
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  1. DBeaver icon

    DBeaver

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    A comprehensive, open-source database management tool ideal for developers and administrators. It supports various databases via JDBC drivers, offers extensive plugins and tools like ER diagrams, data migration, and metadata editing, while being ad-free and portable. Usability and extensibility are key features.

    161 DBeaver alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Eclipse
    • Flatpak
    • Java
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    Properties

    1.  Clean design

    Features

    1.  Database Management Tool
    2.  Data export/import
    3.  Multiple DataBase
    4. PostgreSQL icon  PostgreSQL support
    5.  Autocompletion
    6.  ER Diagrams
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Built-in viewer
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Import CSV Data
    12.  Portable

    DBeaver VS SQL Server Management Studio

     
    Comments about DBeaver as an Alternative to SQL Server Management Studio
    Most Recent Comment
    Guest
    Positive Jan 23, 2018
    5

    Connect to "MS SQL 2017 for Linux" - Out of the box (server and DBeaver - linux- Archlinux), clean look, nice, cool

    Guest
    Positive Sep 12, 2017
    0

    Installs SQL Server plugin automatically and works fine.

    Guest
    Positive Nov 6, 2018
    0

    Connected without much effort. Always a must in IT for FAST solutions.

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

    • DBeaver is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to SQL Server Management Studio.

    • DBeaver is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to SQL Server Management Studio.

    • DBeaver is Freemium and Open SourceSQL Server Management Studio is Free and Proprietary
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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.

    82 DataGrip alternatives

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    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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    Beekeeper studio

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    Open Source SQL Editor and Database Manager for MySQL, SQL Server, Postgres, Redshift, Sqlite and more.

    91 Beekeeper studio alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • MySQL Community Edition
    • MariaDB
    • Microsoft SQL Server
    • CockroachDB
    • Amazon Redshift
    • PostgreSQL
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    Top Beekeeper studio Features

    1.  Database Management Tool
    2.  SQLite
    3. MariaDB icon  Support for MariaDB
    4. PostgreSQL icon  PostgreSQL support
    5.  Autocompletion
    6.  Portable
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Vue UI Framework
    11. MySQL Community Edition icon  MySQL Support

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  5. DbGate icon

    DbGate

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    DbGate is cross-platform database manager. Simple and effective, allowing to work with many various databases simultaneously - SQL and NoSQL.

    163 DbGate alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Database Management Tool
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Relational Database
    4.  MongoDB
    5.  Autocompletion
    6.  Support for MS SQL Server
    7.  ER Diagrams
    8. MariaDB icon  Support for MariaDB
    9.  SQLite
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Import CSV Data
    12.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

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    Valentina Studio

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    FREE native database manager for RDBMS: DuckDB, MariaDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, SQL Server, Valentina DB, and MongoDB. PRO Edition adds Report Editor and Form Editor, with JS/Python scripting and dozens of features.

    87 Valentina Studio alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Powerful User Interface

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Import CSV Data
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  WYSIWYG Support
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  No Coding Required
    6.  Autocompletion
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Command line interface
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  SQLite
    11.  Schema editor
    12.  Report Builder

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

    Graphics query designer. Option to import data to a table directly from *.CSV file.

    uniphonic
    Positive Sep 26, 2017
    0

    There is one of the few free Mac clients with a nice graphical UI.

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

    • Valentina Studio is Freemium and ProprietarySQL Server Management Studio is Free and Proprietary
    • Valentina Studio is LightweightSQL Server Management Studio is not according to our users
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    Navicat

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    Navicat is a database administration tool that allows you to simultaneously connect to MySQL, MariaDB, SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and SQLite databases from a single application.

    101 Navicat alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • HK flagHong Kong SAR China

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Navicat Features

    1. PostgreSQL icon  PostgreSQL support
    2.  ER Diagrams
    3.  SQLite
    4.  Local based GUI
    5. MariaDB icon  Support for MariaDB

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  9. SQuirreL SQL icon

    SQuirreL SQL

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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.

    85 SQuirreL SQL alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    SQuirreL SQL screenshot 1

    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.

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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
  10. dbForge Studio for SQL Server icon

    dbForge Studio for SQL Server

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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.

    49 dbForge Studio for SQL Server alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    dbForge Studio for SQL Server screenshot 1

    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
  11. mssql for Visual Studio Code icon

    mssql for Visual Studio Code

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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

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    mssql for Visual Studio Code screenshot 1

    mssql for Visual Studio Code Features

    1.  VSCode

    mssql for Visual Studio Code VS SQL Server Management Studio

     
  12. FlySpeed SQL Query icon

    FlySpeed SQL Query

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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).

    33 FlySpeed SQL Query alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Wine
    FlySpeed SQL Query screenshot 1

    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

     
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