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SQL Server (mssql) extension for VS Code vs Database Client: catalog facts
SQL Server (mssql) extension for VS Code	Database Client
Free Free and open source from Microsoft.	Freemium Core features are free; some advanced features need a paid license.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Query SQL Server and Azure SQL from inside VS Code Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux	Supports more than 40 databases and services SQL editor, data grid, backups and ER diagrams in one extension
Requires Visual Studio Code Focused on SQL Server and Azure SQL only	Only works inside VS Code Some features are behind a paid tier
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open 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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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