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SQL Server Management StudioDataGrip
Free

Free to download from Microsoft.

 Paid

A paid subscription is required after the trial.

Windows Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Official Microsoft tool for SQL Server and Azure SQL
  • Query editor, scripting and administration in one place
  • Schema-aware SQL completion and safe rename across queries
  • Schema and data comparison between databases
  • Windows only
  • Focused on Microsoft database platforms
  • Paid subscription with no free tier
  • Overkill if you only ever touch one database engine
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License: Proprietary License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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