ApexSQL Plan vs BowPad
A side-by-side look at ApexSQL Plan and BowPad. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
ApexSQL Plan
Development
ApexSQL Plan is a SQL Server query plan visualization tool that helps DBAs analyze and troubleshoot query performance issues. It features an intuitive GUI for visualizing, comparing, analyzing, and reporting on execution plans.
sql-serverquery-optimizationexecution-plans
BowPad
Office & Productivity
BowPad is a lightweight plain text editor for Windows. It has a simple interface with basic editing features like syntax highlighting, line numbers, and word wrap. BowPad is free, open source software.
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