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    SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)

    Score8.5 out of 10
    N/ASQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) is an integrated environment for managing any SQL infrastructure, from SQL Server to Azure SQL Database.

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    SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
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    SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
    Free Trial
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    Free/Freemium Version
    Yes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    No
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee
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    SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
    Considered Both Products
    Microsoft
    Chose SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
    SQL Server Management Studio is more seamless and comprehensive, handling just about everything we need to create and manage extensive SQL Server databases. SQL Server Management Studio is tied deeply into SQL Server specifically, vs. DBeaver's mission to be a more universal …
    Incentivized
    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.
    Incentivized
    Chose SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
    I would rather use SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS). I've used Toad for Oracle before, and of course VS to connect and edit queries, but it's way easier for me to just use SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) as everything is right there.
    Incentivized
    Chose SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
    It has been around for a very long time and has kept support with the most recent stable version released about 2 months ago. It has good tools and a community that helps with questions. It connects easily to the microsoft ecosystem. You will find it easy to set up and …
    Incentivized
    Chose SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
    SSMS is very efficient and aids to do multiple tabs easily.
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    Would buy again
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    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
    80%
    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    User Ratings
    SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.2
    (5 ratings)
    Usability
    8.8
    (4 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Microsoft
    The tool is excellent for managing virtually all aspects of SQL Server - multiple servers, databases, hundreds of tables and procedures, dozens of SQL Agent jobs. We have not encountered any situations where it is not appropriate.
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    Pros
    Microsoft
    • Database queries
    • Database management
    • Table design
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    Cons
    Microsoft
    • Sorting of executed queries not available
    • Quality of life improvements on folders and managment
    • Some outdated tools that need revamping
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    Usability
    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
    Microsoft
    SSMS is very efficient and aids to do multiple tabs easily
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    Return on Investment
    Microsoft
    • SQL Server Management Studio is our go-to tool for almost everything we do with SQL Server. Highly efficient and flexible.
    • Compared to other alternatives, I would say we save at least 25% of the overall time we need to spend working in SQL Server.
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