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Navicat for SQL Server vs SQL Server Management Studio: catalog facts
Navicat for SQL Server	SQL Server Management Studio
Paid Commercial license with a free trial available.	Free Free to download from Microsoft.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows
Wide feature set including synchronization, backup and data masking Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux	Official Microsoft tool for SQL Server and Azure SQL Query editor, scripting and administration in one place
Paid license required after the trial Supports only SQL Server; other engines need Navicat Premium or another edition	Windows only Focused on Microsoft database platforms
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License: Proprietary
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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