DataGrip vs. SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
DataGrip
Score 9.4 out of 10
N/A
DataGrip, from JetBrains, is a database IDE that is tailored to suit the specific needs of professional SQL developers.
$9.90
per month per user
SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
Score 8.2 out of 10
N/A
SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) is an integrated environment for managing any SQL infrastructure, from SQL Server to Azure SQL Database.
$0
Pricing
DataGripSQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
Editions & Modules
For Individuals
$99
per year per user
For Organizations
$229
per year per user
All Products Pack for Individuals
$289
per year per user
All Products Pack for Organizations
$779
per year per user
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
DataGripSQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
DataGripSQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
Considered Both Products
DataGrip
Chose DataGrip
DataGrip provides a single UI for many DBMS platforms, instead of using one for each. Because of that, you can migrate things between platforms using the tool and "look across" all databases at once.
SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
Chose SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
It still lacks some features that make DataGrip great for developers like tab history, persists the last session, detailed customization for query formatting, more data export options and the table edit dialog is more comfortable to use since it can be resized.
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User Ratings
DataGripSQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
Likelihood to Recommend
8.4
(5 ratings)
7.0
(1 ratings)
Usability
8.5
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
DataGripSQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
Likelihood to Recommend
JetBrains
You will like DataGrip; it is the best software to channel and influence data systems and efficiently. It will help you be more efficient and productive in exporting computer data; it is very effective. There are no errors, and you will feel comfortable using them. It promotes data quality and has excellent graphics to represent your information through statistical processes.
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Microsoft
It's well suited for database management, backups, data import/export. It's not as strong for handling multiple queries at the same time, as a developer, we sometimes have multiple queries opened on the development database. In SSMS if you close the software, you'll lose the opened tabs and history
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Pros
JetBrains
  • I like and enjoy this tool because it is intuitive and straightforward; its interface and panels are for managing local and remote databases.
  • It is beneficial and powerful for database administration and has extensive support for handling multiple database engines.
  • DataGrip's features and functionalities are excellent; they make our work easier and faster.
  • We can manage several databases at the same time.
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Microsoft
  • Easy and clean IU that enables quick analysis
  • Reliable and with known stability
  • Folder like managment of Databases/Tables
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Cons
JetBrains
  • An easier way to have a pool saved queries that can opened quickly
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Microsoft
  • it can still be made easier for connecting perspective
  • some bugs on versions of SQL can be avoided.
  • can be more user friendly
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Usability
JetBrains
Usability has two aspects, being a complete tool and being easy... DataGrip has a lot of features but it is big, not clear how to use most of the things and most people won't need them. In my opinion, usability is good enough but not friendly.
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Microsoft
It's very user friendly. If you know T-SQL then you can use this. Really even if you don't it's not that hard to figure out. You can create things visually as well.
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Alternatives Considered
JetBrains
DataGrip provides a single UI for many DBMS platforms, instead of using one for each. Because of that, you can migrate things between platforms using the tool and "look across" all databases at once.
Read full review
Microsoft
It still lacks some features that make DataGrip great for developers like tab history, persists the last session, detailed customization for query formatting, more data export options and the table edit dialog is more comfortable to use since it can be resized
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Return on Investment
JetBrains
  • It has been perfect for detailed analysis of clients and companies; it gives us the competitiveness we were always looking for.
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Microsoft
  • Not expensive
  • Easy to install and distribute from Windows
  • Not complex (Low trainning)
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