DbVisualizer vs. ApexSQL by Quest

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
DbVisualizer
Score 8.9 out of 10
N/A
DbVisualizer is a multi-database tool for developers, analysts and database administrators, providing a single interface across a wide variety of operating systems. Boasting an easy-to-use and clean interface, DbVisualizer runs on all major operating systems and supports all major RDBMS that are available. Users only need to learn and master one application. DbVisualizer integrates transparently with the operating system being used.
$0
ApexSQL by Quest
Score 8.5 out of 10
N/A
ApexSQL 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
Pricing
DbVisualizerApexSQL by Quest
Editions & Modules
DbVisualizer Free
$0
DbVisualizer Pro with Basic support - Renewal
$89
per year per user
DbVisualizer Pro with Premium support - Renewal
$119
per year per user
DbVisualizer Pro with Basic support
$199
per year per user
DbVisualizer Pro with Premium support
$229
per year per user
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
DbVisualizerApexSQL by Quest
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
Additional DetailsNew license cost includes a perpetual license, software upgrades and support for the length of the term. 1, 2 & 3 year terms are offered. Once license expires the user may access all Pro versions released before the license expiry indefinitely. To gain access to Pro versions released after the license expired, license renewal is offered. Volume discounts apply to both new and renewal licenses.
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Features
DbVisualizerApexSQL by Quest
Database Development
Comparison of Database Development features of Product A and Product B
DbVisualizer
7.8
45 Ratings
9% below category average
ApexSQL by Quest
-
Ratings
Performance optimization tools7.540 Ratings00 Ratings
Schema maintenance8.042 Ratings00 Ratings
Database Administration
Comparison of Database Administration features of Product A and Product B
DbVisualizer
7.5
31 Ratings
7% below category average
ApexSQL by Quest
-
Ratings
User management8.028 Ratings00 Ratings
Database security7.424 Ratings00 Ratings
Database status reporting7.024 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
DbVisualizerApexSQL by Quest
Likelihood to Recommend
8.8
(53 ratings)
8.7
(4 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.1
(3 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
8.3
(23 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
9.1
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
8.6
(2 ratings)
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(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
DbVisualizerApexSQL by Quest
Likelihood to Recommend
DbVis Software AB
Whenever you have to access data sources from more than one database engine provider, you should consider using DbVisualizer for the task. Switching between multiples IDE consumes time and resources (memory), and you also need to learn menus, shortcuts, etc., for each IDE, while using DbVisualizer allows you to work consistently no matter which database engine you are connecting. You can use it to simply navigate through data structures, write SQL sentences or even create new tables and views, develop stored procedures, etc.
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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
DbVis Software AB
  • Timed queries that add their result to the result grid for every execution are helpful. Creation of graphs also extremely helpful.
  • Query history and auto-recover feature makes sure we don't lose our queries.
  • Actions like exporting grids to Excel or other tools is a very easy task.
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Quest Software
  • Templates
  • Code editing
  • Code Review
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Cons
DbVis Software AB
  • Small, but noticeable: it would be nice to be able to highlight just one column of a data output for copy/paste by clicking on the column header (a feature some of us are accustomed to from SQL Server Management Studio)
  • Is there an ability to bulk import an excel file to a table in a connected SQL Server in DbVis? If so, I haven't figured that out yet. I still largely use Microsoft SSMS to import data to our team's personal SQL Server, but can easily query that server via DbVis)
  • (I really don't have any major complaints - our company has tried to steer users toward DBeaver for YEARS, which I cannot stand. DbVis knocks the beaver out of the water)
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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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Likelihood to Renew
DbVis Software AB
We never had problems with it. It is able to connect to all data sources (Oracle, Informix, DB2, SQL Server) that we currently use.
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Quest Software
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Usability
DbVis Software AB
I use this tool for several hours each day, spanning many years in various projects. It's wide support for various database types while keeping consistency within the UI for each is important when working with various databases day in and day out.
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Quest Software
No answers on this topic
Support Rating
DbVis Software AB
Never used
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Quest Software
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Alternatives Considered
DbVis Software AB
DbVisualizer provides a good value when compared against other 3rd party products with similar features as well as products with similar functionality made by the database vendors. The user interface is good and user friendly / intuitive and easy to learn. It doesn't take too long for an experienced DBA / database developer to come up to speed.
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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
DbVis Software AB
  • Positive: Real time saver when working across multiple databases. At least 30-40 mins a day are saved
  • Positive: Helpful for the 'quick DBA' tasks without switching to the native tools: approx 1-2 hours saved weekly
  • Positive: Easy switch between environments / schemas / etc without hassle: saved at least an hour daily
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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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ScreenShots

DbVisualizer Screenshots

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