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DbVisualizer vs. SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)

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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    DbVisualizer

    Score8.8 out of 10
    N/ADbVisualizer 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.

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    SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)

    Score8.1 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. SSMS provides tools to configure, monitor, and administer instances of SQL Server and databases. SSMS is used to deploy, monitor, and upgrade the data-tier components used by applications, and to build queries and scripts. SSMS can also be used to query, design, and manage databases and data warehouses on a local…

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    Pricing
    DbVisualizerSQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
    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
    DbVisualizerSQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesYes
    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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    Community Pulse
    DbVisualizerSQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
    Considered Both Products
    DbVis Software AB
    Chose DbVisualizer
    has easier functionality for basic db admin than SSMS; can see data immediately w/o running a SELECT statement
    Incentivized
    Chose DbVisualizer
    DbVisualizer supports multiple databases eleminate the need to install a specific tool for each DB type.
    Incentivized
    Chose DbVisualizer
    Better intactions with the data inside the database
    Incentivized
    Chose DbVisualizer
    SSMS is fabulous for databases with an on-prem SQL Server driver, but not very helpful with anything else. I loathe DBeaver. It runs your query once for a "sample"... and even if that sample took 45 minutes to pull, it'll run the query AGAIN for 45 minutes to show you your full …
    Incentivized
    Microsoft
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    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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    Features
    DbVisualizerSQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
    Database Development
    Comparison of Database Development features of DbVisualizer and SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
    Feature
    DbVisualizer
    7.8
    40 Ratings
    SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
    -
    Ratings
    Performance optimization tools7.835 Ratings00 Ratings
    Schema maintenance7.938 Ratings00 Ratings
    Database Administration
    Comparison of Database Administration features of DbVisualizer and SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
    Feature
    DbVisualizer
    7.2
    28 Ratings
    SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
    -
    Ratings
    User management7.725 Ratings00 Ratings
    Database security7.322 Ratings00 Ratings
    Database status reporting6.621 Ratings00 Ratings
    User Ratings
    DbVisualizerSQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.8
    (47 ratings)
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    8.1
    (17 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)