dbForge Studio for SQL Server AlternativesDatabase Management Tools and other similar apps like dbForge Studio for SQL Server

dbForge Studio for SQL Server is described as 'Integrated environment for SQL Server development, management, administration, data reporting, analysis, version-control database changes and test data generation' and is a very popular database management tool in the development category. There are more than 50 alternatives to dbForge Studio for SQL Server for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Flathub apps. The best dbForge Studio for SQL Server alternative is DBeaver, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like dbForge Studio for SQL Server are HeidiSQL, MySQL Workbench, Beekeeper studio and DbGate.

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  1. DBeaver icon
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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.

    197 DBeaver alternatives

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    • Flathub
    • Eclipse
    • Flatpak
    • Java
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  2. HeidiSQL icon
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    Provides powerful tools for viewing, editing MySQL, MariaDB, Microsoft SQL, and PostgreSQL databases, with privacy features, portability, no ads, and a dark mode.

    134 HeidiSQL alternatives

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    • Windows
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  3. MySQL Workbench icon
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    MySQL Workbench is a unified visual tool for database architects, developers, and DBAs. MySQL Workbench provides data modeling, SQL development, and comprehensive administration tools for server configuration, user administration, and much more.

    134 MySQL Workbench alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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

    118 Beekeeper studio alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • MySQL Community Edition
    • MariaDB
    • Microsoft SQL Server
    • CockroachDB
    • Amazon Redshift
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  5. DbGate icon
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    DbGate is cross-platform database manager. Simple and effective, allowing to work with many various databases simultaneously - SQL and NoSQL.

    189 DbGate alternatives

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    • Online
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  6. TablePro is a free, open-source database client for macOS and iOS. It connects to MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, MongoDB, Redis, SQL Server, Oracle, ClickHouse, DuckDB, Cassandra, and more using native drivers (no JDBC).

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    • Mac
    • Homebrew
    • iPhone
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  7. DataGrip icon
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    DataGrip is a database IDE from JetBrains that is tailored to suit specific needs of professional SQL developers.

    112 DataGrip alternatives

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    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  8. Navicat icon
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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.

    119 Navicat alternatives

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  9. 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.

    56 SQL Server Management Studio alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  10. TablePlus icon
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    A native app which helps you easily edit database data and structure. TablePlus includes many security features to protect your database, including native libssh and TLS to encrypt your connection.

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    • Mac
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    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  11. Efficient browser-based tool for database management, designed for simplicity and versatility. Features include a user-friendly query editor, powerful data management capabilities, and a flexible connection manager supporting Postgres, MySQL, and SQLite.

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    • Online
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  12. Toad for SQL Server is a productivity toolset for SQL Server administration, performance tuning, and development. It has earned multiple awards, including back-to-back "Best of Tech-Ed" wins.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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