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SQL Server Management Studio vs TablePlus: catalog facts
SQL Server Management Studio	TablePlus
Free Free to download from Microsoft.	Freemium A limited free tier is available. Full use requires a paid licence.
Windows	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS
Official Microsoft tool for SQL Server and Azure SQL Query editor, scripting and administration in one place	Native application that stays responsive with large result sets Safe mode requires an explicit commit before any change is written
Windows only Focused on Microsoft database platforms	The free tier limits open tabs and connections Closed source
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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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