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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    DbVisualizer

    Score8.8 out of 10
    N/ADbVisualizer is a multi-database tool for developers, analysts and database administrators, providing a single interface across a wide variety of operating systems. Boasting an easy-to-use and clean interface, DbVisualizer runs on all major operating systems and supports all major RDBMS that are available. Users only need to learn and master one application. DbVisualizer integrates transparently with the operating system being used.

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    SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)

    Score8.1 out of 10
    N/ASQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) is an integrated environment for managing any SQL infrastructure, from SQL Server to Azure SQL Database. SSMS provides tools to configure, monitor, and administer instances of SQL Server and databases. SSMS is used to deploy, monitor, and upgrade the data-tier components used by applications, and to build queries and scripts. SSMS can also be used to query, design, and manage databases and data warehouses on a local…

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    Pricing
    DbVisualizerSQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
    Editions & Modules
    DbVisualizer Free
    $0
    DbVisualizer Pro with Basic support - Renewal
    $89
    per year per user
    DbVisualizer Pro with Premium support - Renewal
    $119
    per year per user
    DbVisualizer Pro with Basic support
    $199
    per year per user
    DbVisualizer Pro with Premium support
    $229
    per year per user
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    DbVisualizerSQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsNew license cost includes a perpetual license, software upgrades and support for the length of the term. 1, 2 & 3 year terms are offered. Once license expires the user may access all Pro versions released before the license expiry indefinitely. To gain access to Pro versions released after the license expired, license renewal is offered. Volume discounts apply to both new and renewal licenses.—
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    Community Pulse
    DbVisualizerSQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
    Considered Both Products
    DbVis Software AB
    Chose DbVisualizer
    has easier functionality for basic db admin than SSMS; can see data immediately w/o running a SELECT statement
    Incentivized
    Chose DbVisualizer
    DbVisualizer supports multiple databases eleminate the need to install a specific tool for each DB type.
    Incentivized
    Chose DbVisualizer
    Better intactions with the data inside the database
    Incentivized
    Chose DbVisualizer
    SSMS is fabulous for databases with an on-prem SQL Server driver, but not very helpful with anything else. I loathe DBeaver. It runs your query once for a "sample"... and even if that sample took 45 minutes to pull, it'll run the query AGAIN for 45 minutes to show you your full …
    Incentivized
    Microsoft
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    47 Answers
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    Delivers good value for the price
    98%
    Delivers good value for the price
    44 Answers
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    Happy with the feature set
    98%
    Happy with the feature set
    46 Answers
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    97%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    37 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    42 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Features
    DbVisualizerSQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
    Database Development
    Comparison of Database Development features of DbVisualizer and SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
    Feature
    DbVisualizer
    7.8
    40 Ratings
    9% below category average
    SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
    -
    Ratings
    Performance optimization tools7.835 Ratings00 Ratings
    Schema maintenance7.938 Ratings00 Ratings
    Database Administration
    Comparison of Database Administration features of DbVisualizer and SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
    Feature
    DbVisualizer
    7.2
    28 Ratings
    16% below category average
    SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
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    Ratings
    User management7.725 Ratings00 Ratings
    Database security7.322 Ratings00 Ratings
    Database status reporting6.621 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    DbVisualizerSQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.8
    (47 ratings)
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    8.1
    (17 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    DbVisualizerSQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    DbVis Software AB
    Whenever you have to access data sources from more than one database engine provider, you should consider using DbVisualizer for the task. Switching between multiples IDE consumes time and resources (memory), and you also need to learn menus, shortcuts, etc., for each IDE, while using DbVisualizer allows you to work consistently no matter which database engine you are connecting. You can use it to simply navigate through data structures, write SQL sentences or even create new tables and views, develop stored procedures, etc.
    Incentivized
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    Microsoft
    Very well easy to use and helps productivity of user drastically
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    DbVis Software AB
    • Timed queries that add their result to the result grid for every execution are helpful. Creation of graphs also extremely helpful.
    • Query history and auto-recover feature makes sure we don't lose our queries.
    • Actions like exporting grids to Excel or other tools is a very easy task.
    Incentivized
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    Microsoft
    • Export data
    • Generate scripts
    • connecting to SQL instances
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    DbVis Software AB
    • Small, but noticeable: it would be nice to be able to highlight just one column of a data output for copy/paste by clicking on the column header (a feature some of us are accustomed to from SQL Server Management Studio)
    • Is there an ability to bulk import an excel file to a table in a connected SQL Server in DbVis? If so, I haven't figured that out yet. I still largely use Microsoft SSMS to import data to our team's personal SQL Server, but can easily query that server via DbVis)
    • (I really don't have any major complaints - our company has tried to steer users toward DBeaver for YEARS, which I cannot stand. DbVis knocks the beaver out of the water)
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    Microsoft
    • it can still be made easier for connecting perspective
    • some bugs on versions of SQL can be avoided.
    • can be more user friendly
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    DbVis Software AB
    We never had problems with it. It is able to connect to all data sources (Oracle, Informix, DB2, SQL Server) that we currently use.
    Incentivized
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    Microsoft
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    Usability
    DbVis Software AB
    I use this tool for several hours each day, spanning many years in various projects. It's wide support for various database types while keeping consistency within the UI for each is important when working with various databases day in and day out.
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    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    DbVis Software AB
    Never used
    Incentivized
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    Microsoft
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    Alternatives Considered
    DbVis Software AB
    DbVisualizer provides a good value when compared against other 3rd party products with similar features as well as products with similar functionality made by the database vendors. The user interface is good and user friendly / intuitive and easy to learn. It doesn't take too long for an experienced DBA / database developer to come up to speed.
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    Microsoft
    SSMS is very efficient and aids to do multiple tabs easily
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    DbVis Software AB
    • Positive: Real time saver when working across multiple databases. At least 30-40 mins a day are saved
    • Positive: Helpful for the 'quick DBA' tasks without switching to the native tools: approx 1-2 hours saved weekly
    • Positive: Easy switch between environments / schemas / etc without hassle: saved at least an hour daily
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    Microsoft
    • easy to use accessibility
    • durability, It has been durable
    • recovery of old tabs.
    Incentivized
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