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DataGrip vs SQL Server (mssql) extension for VS Code: catalog facts
DataGripSQL Server (mssql) extension for VS Code
Paid

A paid subscription is required after the trial.

Free

Free and open source from Microsoft.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Schema-aware SQL completion and safe rename across queries
  • Schema and data comparison between databases
  • Query SQL Server and Azure SQL from inside VS Code
  • Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux
  • Paid subscription with no free tier
  • Overkill if you only ever touch one database engine
  • Requires Visual Studio Code
  • Focused on SQL Server and Azure SQL only
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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