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ApexSQL Edit vs SQL Server Management Studio

A side-by-side look at ApexSQL Edit and SQL Server Management Studio. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

ApexSQL Edit

ApexSQL Edit

Development

ApexSQL Edit is a lightweight SQL code editor that provides features like syntax highlighting, auto-completion, formatting, reusable code snippets, and more to help developers write and edit SQL code faster. It integrates with other ApexSQL tools.

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SQL Server Management Studio

SQL Server Management Studio

Development

SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) is a free integrated environment for managing any SQL infrastructure. It provides tools for configuring, monitoring, and administering SQL Server instances. SSMS allows database administrators and developers to create databases, write queries, design tables and indexes, and monitor server performance.

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