Azure Data Studio alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Azure Data Studio: retired, with no security fixes, and extensions and features will not be updated. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Azure Data Studio, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. MSSQL extension for VS Code currently ranks first.
Azure Data Studio has been discontinued. Retired by Microsoft on 28 February 2026; no further updates or security fixes.
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MSSQL extension for VS CodeMicrosoft's official replacement, with the same queries and projects working unchanged.
Best Azure Data Studio alternative for a free option
SQL Server Management StudioThe full SQL Server management tool for anyone on Windows.
Best Azure Data Studio alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
DataGripCross-platform IDE with strong SQL Server and Postgres support.
Best Azure Data Studio alternative for open source
DBeaverFree and cross-platform, with SQL Server and PostgreSQL support.
Best Azure Data Studio alternative for Mac
Beekeeper StudioA simple cross-platform client covering SQL Server and Postgres.
Best Azure Data Studio alternative for Windows
MSSQL extension for VS CodeMicrosoft's official replacement, with the same queries and projects working unchanged.
Best Azure Data Studio alternative for Linux
MSSQL extension for VS CodeMicrosoft's official replacement, with the same queries and projects working unchanged.
Azure Data Studio alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Azure Data Studio?
MSSQL extension for VS Code ranks first right now. Microsoft's official replacement, with the same queries and projects working unchanged. SQL Server Management Studio and DBeaver follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Azure Data Studio?
Yes. MSSQL extension for VS Code (free), SQL Server Management Studio (free), DBeaver (open source) and DataGrip (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Azure Data Studio?
Yes: DBeaver and Beekeeper Studio.
Which Azure Data Studio alternatives work on Linux?
MSSQL extension for VS Code, DBeaver, DataGrip and Beekeeper Studio run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Azure Data Studio?
The complaints we hear most: retired, with no security fixes; extensions and features will not be updated; replacement requires switching to VS Code.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Azure Data Studio, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.