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We've compiled a list of 7 free and paid alternatives to SQL Server Management Studio. The primary competitors include HeidiSQL, Valentina Studio. In addition to these, users also draw comparisons between SQL Server Management Studio and Navicat, Azure Data Studio, Invantive Query Tool. Also you can look at other similar options here: Development Tools.


HeidiSQL
Free Open Source

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TablePlus is a native database management tool designed for developers and database administrators. It provides a modern, intuitive GUI for managing multiple relational databases, including MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, and Microsoft SQL Server.

SQL Server Management Studio Platforms

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SQL Server Management Studio Overview

SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) is an integrated environment for managing any SQL infrastructure, from SQL Server to SQL Database. SSMS provides tools to configure, monitor, and administer instances of SQL. Use SSMS to deploy, monitor, and upgrade the data-tier components used by your applications, as well as build queries and scripts.

Use SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) to query, design, and manage your databases and data warehouses, wherever they are - on your local computer, or in the cloud.

SSMS can be used with Small Microsoft SQL Server iconMicrosoft SQL Server for configuring, managing, and administering all components within Microsoft SQL Server. The tool includes both script editors and graphical tools which work with objects and features of the server.

SQL Server Management Studio Features

tick-square X86/x64 Compatibility
tick-square Support for MS SQL Server
tick-square Multiple query panels

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SQL Server Management Studio Tags

t-sql sql-server sql database-configuration

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