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DbDesigner.net vs Microsoft SQL Server Compact

A side-by-side look at DbDesigner.net and Microsoft SQL Server Compact. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

DbDesigner.net

DbDesigner.net

Development

DbDesigner.net is a free, open source database modeling and design tool. It allows users to visually design database models, generate SQL code, and reverse engineer existing databases. The tool supports multiple database engines including MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and Oracle.

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Microsoft SQL Server Compact

Microsoft SQL Server Compact

Development

Microsoft SQL Server Compact is a free, embedded database that software developers can redistribute with applications for local data storage. It provides a relational database in a small footprint with minimal requirements.

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