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HeidiSQL vs SQL Server Management Studio

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

HeidiSQL

HeidiSQL

Development

HeidiSQL is a free, open source SQL database management tool for Windows that supports MySQL, MariaDB, SQL Server and PostgreSQL databases. It provides a simple interface for browsing, creating and editing databases, tables, views, procedures, triggers and more.

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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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