DBeaver vs. SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT) vs. SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) vs. dbForge Query Builder for SQL Server Comparison Chart

SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT) transforms database development by introducing a ubiquitous, declarative model that spans all the phases of database development inside Visual Studio. You can use SSDT Transact-SQL design capabilities to build, debug, maintain, and refactor databases. You can work with a database project, or directly with a connected database instance on or off-premise. Developers can use familiar Visual Studio tools for database development. Tools such as: code navigation, IntelliSense, language support that parallels what is available for C# and Visual Basic, platform-specific validation, debugging, and declarative editing in the Transact-SQL editor. SSDT also provides a visual Table Designer for creating and editing tables in either database projects or connected database instances. While you are working on your database projects in a team-based environment, you can use version control for all the files.

dbForge Query Builder for SQL Server is a professional tool for designing complex SQL queries in a visual mode using query diagrams and drag-and-drop capabilities. The tool enables SQL developers to quickly and accurately create sophisticated queries without manual code typing, including queries with numerous subqueries. Key Features: - SQL statement builder executes created queries and edits tables data - Accelerate routine tasks with integrated AI Assistant - Construct data manipulation queries without manual coding - Auto Join of columns by primary/foreign key or name - Combine a few queries to a sub-query via visual SQL editor - Sort and filter data based on a custom complex criteria - Reverse engineer queries it into a visual representation - Use visual SQL query builder to profile designed queries dbForge Query Builder for SQL Server significantly reduces the need for manual code ty