dbForge Studio
Devart's commercial database IDEs for SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL and Oracle, with compare and sync tools.
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About dbForge Studio
dbForge Studio is a family of database IDEs from Devart, with separate products for SQL Server, MySQL and MariaDB, PostgreSQL and Oracle, plus an Edge edition that combines several. The SQL Server version is the best known, pitched as a richer alternative to SSMS: code completion and formatting, refactoring, a visual query builder, schema and data compare with sync scripts, a test data generator, source control integration, database documentation, a debugger and performance profiling. It is built for Windows and can be run on macOS and Linux through compatibility layers that Devart supports. Editions range from a free Express edition with basic features to Standard, Professional and Enterprise; a trial unlocks full features first, after which the free Express edition takes over. Licences are sold as perpetual licences with a support period, or as subscriptions. It is expensive and Windows-centric, but database teams that need compare, sync and test data in one place often justify the cost.
Best for: SQL Server and MySQL teams that need schema compare, sync and test data tools.
Pros and cons
What works
- Strong schema and data compare and sync
- Test data generation and documentation tools
- Free Express edition for basic work
Why people leave
- Expensive higher editions
- Windows-first; Mac and Linux run via compatibility layer
- Separate products per database engine
Top dbForge Studio alternatives
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SQL Server Management Studio66.5Free and official for SQL Server administration on Windows.
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DataGrip62.6A cross-platform IDE across many engines, free for non-commercial use.
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Navicat Premium59.6One app for many engines with sync and migration tools.
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DBeaver57.2Free and open source, with schema compare in paid editions.
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Aqua Data Studio55.3Another multi-database enterprise IDE with modelling built in.
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dbForge Studio: common questions
Is dbForge Studio free?
dbForge Studio has a free plan and paid plans.
Is dbForge Studio open source?
No, dbForge Studio is not open source. Open-source alternatives include DBeaver.
What platforms does dbForge Studio run on?
dbForge Studio is available for Windows, macOS and Linux.
What are the best alternatives to dbForge Studio?
The highest-ranked dbForge Studio alternatives right now are SQL Server Management Studio, DataGrip and Navicat Premium. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.