How to install dbForge Studio for SQL Server

The IDE is now available for users that prefer Linux or macOS. You will be able to find the illustrated installation instructions in our documentation. After installation, the dbForge Studio for SQL Server icon appears on the desktop.

Unless activated, dbForge Studio for SQL Server works on the trial basis for 30 days. When this time period expires, the product must be activated with the purchased activation key. To check the current status of your trial period or the status of your license, on the dbForge Studio menu, go to Help, and then click About.

Download free trial Buy license

Now you're ready to start your journey
to SQL Server proficiency

Become a SQL Server expert with these useful tutorials and dbForge Studio for SQL Server.

01. Install SQL Server

02. Connect to SQL Server

03. Create a database

06. Design a database

05. Create and manage users

04. Create a table

07. Build complex queries

08. Backup a database

More Tips and Resources

System Requirements

Windows

dbForge Studio for SQL Server is compatible with Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows10, as well as with Windows 11

Learn more

Mac

Run dbForge Studio on macOS with Monterey version 12.00, Big Sur version 11.00, Catalina version 10.15, Mojave version 10.14, and High Sierra version 10.13

Learn more

Linux

dbForge Studio for SQL Server is now available for the following Linux distributions: Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, and also Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)

Learn more

Core functionality of dbForge Studio for SQL Server

Develop sql code
Manage databases
Maintain databases
Analyze data
Collaborate

Advanced SQL Editor

dbForge Studio for SQL Server boasts an advanced SQL Editor that provides context-sensitive code-completion, allows creating and inserting code snippets, and performs instant syntax check, helping you write faster, cleaner code.

Visual Query Builder

Query Builder that comes with dbForge Studio for SQL Server is designed to significantly simplify SQL development tasks. Drag-and-drop tables or views onto a digram, manage relationships between them, create subqueries, and generate complex SQL statements without writing a line of code.

Robust SQL Debugger

SQL Debugger is a beneficial feature of dbForge Studio for SQL Server bound to take away the pain of finding errors in T-SQL scripts, stored procedures, triggers, and functions. The Studio allows performing debugging right in the IDE and takes care of step-by-step execution, call stack browsing, breakpoints, and watches making the process quick and easy.

Instant Code Formatter

Beautify SQL code instantly and convert it into readable and comprehensible scripts. dbForge Studio for SQL Server comes with a bunch of built-in formatting profiles—select the one to your liking or create your own custom profile.

Download trial

Schema Compare

dbForge Studio incorporates a fast and accurate SQL Server schema comparison and deployment tool that allows finding diffs in database schemas, backups, database snapshots, script folders, and database schemas stored in source control.

Data Compare

dbForge Studio features an in-built tool for comparing and deploying SQL Server database data. Comprehensive wizards quickly take the user through the data comparison and synchronization steps and allow customizing the processes to even the most demanding project requirements.

Feature Highlights

Database Development

Database Management

Database Administration

Data Reports and Analysis

Get free trial

More resources

Devart Blog

Devart YouTube Channel

dbForge Studio Documentation

Devart Twitter

Contact Support

Devart Facebook

Forum

How to install dbForge Studio for SQL Server

Now you're ready to start your journey
to SQL Server proficiency

System Requirements

Windows

Mac

Linux

Core functionality of dbForge Studio for SQL Server

Schema Compare

Data Compare

Copy Database functionality

Database Documenter

Data Generator

Data Import/Export

SQL Server Monitor

Database Backup and Restore

SQL Server Profiler

Index Manager

Admin Tools

Pivot Table

Report Builder

Master-Detail Browser

Source Control

DevOps Automation

Feature Highlights

More resources

dbForge Studio for SQL Server

Premium All-in-One SQL Server GUI Tool

How to install dbForge Studio for SQL Server

Now you're ready to start your journey to SQL Server proficiency

System Requirements

Windows

Mac

Linux

Core functionality of dbForge Studio for SQL Server

Feature Highlights

More resources

dbForge Studio for SQL Server

Premium All-in-One SQL Server GUI Tool

Now you're ready to start your journey
to SQL Server proficiency