SQL Server Management Studio Alternatives for Mac

SQL Server Management Studio is not available for Mac but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on macOS with similar functionality. The best Mac 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 many of them are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to SQL Server Management Studio are Azure Data Studio, DataGrip, dbForge Studio for SQL Server and Valentina Studio.

SQL Server Management Studio alternatives are mainly Database Managers but may also be Business Intelligence Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of SQL Server Management Studio.

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SQL Server Management Studio

Free • Proprietary
Database Manager

SSMS is a software application that is used for configuring, managing, and administering all components within Microsoft...

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DBeaver
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Freemium • Open Source
Database Manager
Mac
Windows
Linux
Eclipse
Java
151 DBeaver alternatives
DBeaver - Universal Database Manager and SQL Client. DBeaver is free and open source universal database tool for developers and database administrators.
- - 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.
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DBeaver Features
1. AutocompletionDBeaver can predict and complete the rest of a word or phrase you're typing.
2. Dark ModeDBeaver supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
3. Built-in viewerDBeaver shows you a quick preview of an image, page or file in supported formats.
4. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in DBeaver without registration.
5. Ad-freeDBeaver doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
6. PortableDBeaver can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Data export/import
Multiple DataBase
PostgreSQL support
ER Diagrams
Clean design
Desktop Application
SQLite
Restore on reboot
Support for Oracle
Export to CSV
Comments about DBeaver as a Alternative to SQL Server Management Studio
Most users think DBeaver is a great SQL Server Management Studio alternative.
Guest
Connect to "MS SQL 2017 for Linux" - Out of the box (server and DBeaver - linux- Archlinux), clean look, nice, cool
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Guest
Connected without much effort. Always a must in IT for FAST solutions.
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Guest
Installs SQL Server plugin automatically and works fine.
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Azure Data Studio
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Free • Open Source
Database Manager
Mac
Windows
Linux
31 Azure Data Studio alternatives
Azure Data Studio (formerly SQL Operations Studio) is a free, light-weight tool, that runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, for managing SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, and Azure SQL Data Warehouse; wherever they're running.
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Azure Data Studio Features
1. LightweightAzure Data Studio consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. AutocompletionAzure Data Studio can predict and complete the rest of a word or phrase you're typing.
Electron based
Active Directory authentication
Code Completion
Comments about Azure Data Studio as a Alternative to SQL Server Management Studio
Almost everyone thinks Azure Data Studio is a great SQL Server Management Studio alternative.
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Guest
There are a number of extensions available for AzureOperationsstudio that help with managing the SQL server.
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Guest
It's still in its infancy, but it does the basics. I can't picture myself actually developing in ADS, but that could change as time goes on. I already prefer to store my dev databases on Azure so that they are always available.
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Guest
Don't allow schema diagrams
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Guest
It runs on the Mac. I have not tested the other ones.
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David Bunch
Preview for Windows has functionality of SSMS + better look-and-feel. For folks unaccustomed to writing/comprehending VS Code, some configuration tasks like adjusting interface settings may be a challenge.
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DataGrip
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Paid • Proprietary
Database Manager
Mac
Windows
Linux
69 DataGrip alternatives
DataGrip is a database IDE from JetBrains that is tailored to suit specific needs of professional SQL developers.
- - DataGrip is the most popular commercial alternative to SQL Server Management Studio.
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DataGrip Features
1. AutocompletionDataGrip can predict and complete the rest of a word or phrase you're typing.
2. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsDataGrip can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
3. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in DataGrip simultaneously.
PostgreSQL support
Idea
SQLite
Editable grid
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Almost everyone thinks DataGrip is a great SQL Server Management Studio alternative.
dbForge Studio for SQL Server
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Paid • Proprietary
Database Manager
Mac
Windows
Linux
46 dbForge Studio for SQL Server alternatives
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.
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dbForge Studio for SQL Server Features
Query Builder
Schema compare
GUI Designer
Data analytics
Comments about dbForge Studio for SQL Server as a Alternative to SQL Server Management Studio
Almost everyone thinks dbForge Studio for SQL Server is a great SQL Server Management Studio alternative.
Scott Cate
Great MS SQL tools for everyday use
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Guest
Automate frequently-used database tasks via the command-line interface
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zomp
If you are a SQL Server DBA then this is a fantastic tool. It's worth the money.
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adarshmadrecha
Superb GUI just like SSMS
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OVK
Perfect code completion and source control
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Valentina Studio
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Freemium • Proprietary
Database Manager
Mac
Windows
Linux
77 Valentina Studio alternatives
FREE native database manager for SQLite, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server and Valentina DB. PRO Edition adds Report Editor and Form Editor with JavaScripting and dozen features.
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Valentina Studio Features
1. AutocompletionValentina Studio can predict and complete the rest of a word or phrase you're typing.
2. Import CSV DataValentina Studio can import data from a CSV (Comma seperated values) file.
SQLite
Schema editor
ER Diagrams
Query Builder
Multi databases
Data export/import
Visual Editing
Export to CSV
Reporting
Support for MS SQL Server
Comments about Valentina Studio as a Alternative to SQL Server Management Studio
Most users think Valentina Studio is a great SQL Server Management Studio alternative.
Guest
Graphics query designer. Option to import data to a table directly from *.CSV file.
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uniphonic
There is one of the few free Mac clients with a nice graphical UI.
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Beekeeper studio
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Free Personal • Open Source
Database Manager
Mac
Windows
Linux
MySQL Community Edition
MariaDB
Microsoft SQL Server
CockroachDB
Amazon Redshift
PostgreSQL
77 Beekeeper studio alternatives
Open Source SQL Editor and Database Manager for MySQL, SQL Server, Postgres, Redshift, Sqlite and more.
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Beekeeper studio Features
1. AutocompletionBeekeeper studio can predict and complete the rest of a word or phrase you're typing.
2. LightweightBeekeeper studio consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
3. Dark ModeBeekeeper studio supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
4. Ad-freeBeekeeper studio doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
5. PortableBeekeeper studio can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
6. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Beekeeper studio without registration.
Support for MariaDB
SQLite
PostgreSQL support
Vue UI Framework
MySQL Support
Navicat
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Paid • Proprietary
Database Manager
Mac
Windows
Linux
89 Navicat alternatives
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.
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Navicat Features
PostgreSQL support
ER Diagrams
SQLite
Local based GUI
Support for MariaDB