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Navicat for SQL Server vs dbForge Studio: catalog facts
Navicat for SQL ServerdbForge Studio
Paid

Commercial license with a free trial available.

Paid

Commercial software with a free trial.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows
  • Wide feature set including synchronization, backup and data masking
  • Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux
  • Dedicated editions for SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle and PostgreSQL
  • dbForge Edge combines all engines in one suite
  • Paid license required after the trial
  • Supports only SQL Server; other engines need Navicat Premium or another edition
  • Paid after the trial
  • Proprietary software
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed 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 October 2, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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