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

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