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    dbForge Studio (Edge)

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AdbForge Studio is provided by Devart and is a universal front-end client for database management, administration and development. Devart's GUI tool provides utilities to compare, synchronize, and back up databases (e.g. MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, etc.) with scheduling, and includes the possibility to analyze and report MySQL tables data. For example, dbForge Studio for MySQL works with any MariaDB database servers, and supports all MariaDB objects types. This solution enables users…

    $9.95

    per month

    ApexSQL by Quest

    Score8.5 out of 10
    N/AApexSQL is a software development company headquartered in Chapel Hill, US, and a Quest company. The company specializes in developing professional software tools for Microsoft SQL Server including tools for database auditing, recovery, change management, development, and documentation. ApexSQL is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner.N/A
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    dbForge Studio (Edge)ApexSQL by Quest
    Editions & Modules
    Standard (subcription)
    $9.95
    per month
    Professional (subscription)
    $19.95
    per month
    Enterprise (subscription)
    $29.95
    per month
    Standard (subcription)
    $99.95
    per year
    Professional (subscription)
    $179.95
    per year
    Standard
    $199.95
    Enterprise (subscription)
    $229.95
    per year
    Professional
    $349.95
    Enterprise
    $449.95
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    dbForge Studio (Edge)ApexSQL by Quest
    Free Trial
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    Free/Freemium Version
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    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    dbForge Studio (Edge)ApexSQL by Quest
    Database Development
    Comparison of Database Development features of dbForge Studio (Edge) and ApexSQL by Quest
    Feature
    dbForge Studio (Edge)
    8.4
    2 Ratings
    1% below category average
    ApexSQL by Quest
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    Version control tools8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Test data generation7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance optimization tools9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Schema maintenance9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Database change management9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Database Administration
    Comparison of Database Administration features of dbForge Studio (Edge) and ApexSQL by Quest
    Feature
    dbForge Studio (Edge)
    7.0
    1 Ratings
    14% below category average
    ApexSQL by Quest
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    User management6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Database security6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Database status reporting7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Change management9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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    dbForge Studio (Edge)ApexSQL by Quest
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.8
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    User Testimonials
    dbForge Studio (Edge)ApexSQL by Quest
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Devart
    This tool is useful for small and large IT departments and associated data analysts that perform direct database functions such as DBA tasks or extracting/importing data. Non-technical staff members would not benefit from this tool as much as the functions are detailed and technical. However, automation engineers will find this tool very open for automation, and can generate the scripting code for any of its functions.
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    Quest Software
    ApexSQL streamslines and automate DBMS in no time, helps in implementing the auditing and compliance requirements and data migration and it also help in building scalable application and secure application like when we develop application using Apex SQL, it will become very secure automatically due to its build in features and also building small application and deployment of code is very easy When you have very large data size sometimes it run a bit slow.
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    Pros
    Devart
    • Connection manager (we use it through ssh tunnels) works effortlessly.
    • Great sync tools for both database schemas and data.
    • Storing code snippets to be used when needed.
    • Nice code suggestions while typing queries.
    • Usually does very well with storing your session and opening all of your sql tabs when opening the apps next time.
    • Does very well when executing large sql files (without opening the files into the application that is).
    • Pretty good debugging help when a problem occurs in executing a query or a files with multiple queries.
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    Quest Software
    • Templates
    • Code editing
    • Code Review
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    Cons
    Devart
    • The ability to parameterize searches more would be advantageous. For example, being able to specify to only look for certain columns, certain data type changes, etc.
    • The output reports from dbForge are very plain and could contain more detail, and perhaps be structured more like a pivot table form Excel
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    Quest Software
    • Source control can be a bit difficult with large database tables
    • Many tools so can be complex for new developers to onboard and use efficiently
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    Usability
    Devart
    dbForge Studio (Edge) has a great UI and it's versatile, but it still has some glitches. Its multiple database support makes it possible to stick with only one UI to handle different RDBM systems, even though you have to redefine user credentials for each new connection (no copying/cloning feature for database connections). The Edit View and diagramming features also could be improved.
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    Quest Software
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    Support Rating
    Devart
    Although experience here is limited, as only one question has been asked and answered promptly, the registration and licensing process was very smooth and professional. There are forums online that discuss dbForge issues, as well as a Facts and Questions section on dbForge's website, so product support does seem to exist if needed.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Devart
    Before choosing dbForge Studio I evaluated at least a dozen tools, especially on the Visual Query Builder function. For now, I have identified only one product that has a better Visual Query Builder than dbForge Studio. This other product also manages UNIONs, while dbStudio still doesn't do it visually. However, the better alternative product is enormously slower in operations and less feature-rich than DbForge Studio
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    Quest Software
    ApexSQL by Quest provides many toolkits for sql server that stacks up against its alternatives such as Operation toolkit which includes capabilities like disaster recovery, backup and restore etc, DevOps toolkit which include automation, compare and sync toolkit which include comparison between source and target schemas. ApexSQL by Quest also ensures the privacy and security of data. For this mentioned reason, our organization select ApexSQL by Quest
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    Return on Investment
    Devart
    • Saved a TON of time when looking at massive amounts of parent/child data by allowing us to just use the master-detail browser.
    • Very little training time needed for employees that are already used to using SQL Management Studio. This is a proper Windows UI application.
    • Very cost effective to purchase the standard edition for every employee that needs it, but the free edition does most of what they need too!
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    Quest Software
    • Free to use so easily affordable
    • Very easy to use of any new employee can easily learn
    • It provides all encompassing tool for our developers and ApexSQL solves that
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    Screenshot of Code CompletionScreenshot of Schema CompareScreenshot of Database DiagramScreenshot of Data ExportScreenshot of Database design & developmentScreenshot of Visual query building