Best SQL Server IDE for Effective Development

SQL developers and DBAs performing complex database tasks can use the GUI tool to speed up almost any database experience, such as designing databases, writing SQL code, comparing databases, synchronizing schemas and data, generating meaningful test data, and much more.

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The Express Edition of dbForge Studio for SQL Server delivers basic features for database development and administration. Download and use for free!

+25% Staff productivity

Improve employee productivity with the CI/CD approach including source control integration, unit testing, schema comparison, and script generation capabilities.

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See how dbForge Studio surpasses SSMS in terms of features

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Everything you need to ensure robust Database Development

Database Development
Database Management
Database Administration
Data Reports and Analysis
DevOps Automation

Database Development

dbForge Studio for MS SQL Server provides extensive functionality and a bunch of built-in tools that will automate routines and make developers truly agile in the database development process.

Capabilities:

Level up query coding

Database Management

As a robust Microsoft SQL manager, dbForge Studio for SQL Server has a set of database management tools that help DBAs protect data and resolve problems before they harm the database health.

Capabilities:

16x

Faster database migration

Database Administration

Database administration is a complex and time-consuming work that requires high skills and experience. That's why Studio for SQL Server provides professional SQL Server administration tools for secure database management.

Capabilities:

40%

Boost in monitoring

Data Reports and Analysis

Creation of data reports and pivot tables, as well as data comparison, may take much time and effort. Our MS SQL database client provides the IDE that allows boosting productivity with the help of the following tools:

300%

Efficiency boost

dbForge DevOps Automation for SQL Server

A simple way to release databases faster

Implement database CI/CD and improve performance by automating build and deployment processes using the
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Unlock the tangible value of dbForge Studio for SQL Server

dbForge Studio is one of the best SQL Server GUI on the market available on Windows, macOS and Linux.

Software developers
Database developers
Database administrators
Data analytics

Efficiency at daily tasks

Stay highly productive and flexible at your workplace and deal with your daily tasks at a faster pace due to a user-oriented tool and the variety of features it offers.

Staff productivity

Improve employee productivity with the CI/CD approach including source control integration, unit testing, schema comparison, and script generation capabilities.

Increase in coding productivity

Code faster with snippets, IntelliSense-style code completion, instant formatting, smart refactoring, and a punch of other useful features provided by the dbForge tool.

Faster database migration

Cut to a minimum time spent on transferring SQL data between databases or servers using powerful schema and data comparison and synchronization dbForge Studio tools.

Test data and scripts generation

Increase customer satisfaction by saving time on populating SQL databases with huge volumes of test data and automation of data generation routines using the command lined.

Faster database development

Improve database development, reduce bugs in applications, and tune performance by using a bunch of cutting-edge features built into the dbForge Studio GUI tool.

Efficiency with DevOps

Optimize, speed up, and make the database administration process and workload more efficient, as well as achieve better collaboration and flexibility between teams.

Speed of deployment

Release the updated products faster with the newest and cutting-edge features and at the same time keep the security, compliance, and database integrity.

Improvement in testing

Accelerate and enhance the testing process, as well as save costs and minimize errors and defects by putting the application through various test cases and unit tests.

Learning curve

Level up user experience due to the user-friendly and fully functional IDE packed with a rich set of advanced features, capabilities, and various editions for any taste.

Reduction of errors

Maximize product quality, avoid bugs and optimize your work using the SQL Editor with its smart context-sensitive code completion, formatting, navigation, and much more.

Productivity in reporting

Increase productivity with data analysis and reporting tools to visualize data in an intuitive GUI, benefit from Report and Chart Designers, and save templates for later use.

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Take note that we provide flexible purchase options, including bulk discounts for multiple licenses, to meet the budget of each and every customer.

Start from: $229.95

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Awards & Recognition

dbForge Studio for SQL Server has been consistently recognized for quality, reliability, and practical value delivered under a sleek user interface

G2 Small Business EMEA
2024

G2 Easiest Admin
2023-2024

G2 Best Est. ROI
2024

G2 Fastest Implementation
2023-2024

G2 High Performer Europe
2024

G2 Users Love Us
2023-2024

G2 Easiest Setup
2024

G2 Easiest To Do Business With
2021-2024

G2 High Performer Small Business
2022-2024

Crozdesk Happiest Users
2021-2023

G2 High Performer
2021-2024

Crozdesk Quality Choice
2021-2023

Best Database Performance Solution 2023

Capterra Top Database Tools
2022

Crozdesk Trusted Vendor
2021-2023

Software Advice Front Runners
2021

DBTA Best DBA Solution
2021

DBTA Readers' Choice Awards
2021

DBTA Best Database Development Solution 2021

DBTA Best Database Development Solution 2020

Top Rated Backup Software
2021

Capterra Top 20
2020

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Get started with dbForge Studio at no cost

Download a FREE, fully-functional trial version and elevate your database development and administration today!

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Buy multiple licenses with a substantial discount

We provide flexible purchase options: When purchasing multiple licenses, you get a bulk discount.

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Need a hand?

If you need any help or have questions about our tools or purchasing options, just get in touch with our team.

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

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

Linux

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

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Best SQL Server IDE for Effective Development

+25% Staff productivity

See how dbForge Studio surpasses SSMS in terms of features

Everything you need to ensure robust Database Development

Database Development

Database Management

Database Administration

Data Reports and Analysis

A simple way to release databases faster

Unlock the tangible value of dbForge Studio for SQL Server

Faster database migration

Test data and scripts generation

Faster database development

Efficiency with DevOps

Speed of deployment

Improvement in testing

Learning curve

Reduction of errors

Productivity in reporting

Buy multiple licenses with a substantial discount

Leading companies choose dbForge Studio for SQL Server

Awards & Recognition

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