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BowPad vs Toad for SQL Server

A side-by-side look at BowPad and Toad for SQL Server. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

BowPad

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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Toad for SQL Server

Toad for SQL Server

Development

Toad for SQL Server is a database management and administration tool that provides SQL scripting, object browsing, SQL tuning and performance optimization, and other features to help you manage SQL Server databases.

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