Compare ApexSQL and dbForge SQL Complete 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (64.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free
ApexSQL
Star Rating
(30)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about ApexSQLdbForge SQL Complete
Star Rating
(58)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 7 pricing plansApexSQL vs dbForge SQL Complete
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found dbForge SQL Complete easier to use, set up, and administer. However, reviewers felt that both vendors make it equally easy to do business overall.
- ApexSQL and dbForge SQL Complete both meet the requirements of our reviewers at a comparable rate.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that ApexSQL is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of ApexSQL over dbForge SQL Complete.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ApexSQL
No pricing availabledbForge SQL Complete
Express
Free
Basic functionality
- Smart suggestions
- SQL formatting
- SQL Query History
Free Trial
ApexSQL
No trial information availabledbForge SQL Complete
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
24
9.0
38
Ease of Use
9.1
25
9.4
38
Ease of Setup
7.7
8
9.1
17
Ease of Admin
8.1
8
8.6
17
Quality of Support
9.1
23
9.0
26
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
8
8.3
14
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
24
8.7
35
Features by Category
Management
8.8
14
9.2
11
8.3
14
9.6
8
8.9
14
9.5
10
9.0
14
8.9
9
8.8
14
8.9
9
Maintenance
8.7
14
9.2
8
8.5
14
9.8
8
8.6
14
9.1
9
Security
8.9
14
9.6
8
8.9
14
9.2
8
Management
7.8
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
Support
8.3
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
Security
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
Performance
8.1
6
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
Database Features
8.1
9
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
Integration - SQL Integrated Development Environments (IDE)
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
9.2
11
Management - SQL Integrated Development Environments (IDE)
Not enough data
9.3
12
Not enough data
9.3
12
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ApexSQL and dbForge SQL Complete are categorized as Database Management Systems (DBMS)
Unique Categories
ApexSQL is categorized as Relational Databases
dbForge SQL Complete is categorized as SQL Integrated Development Environments (IDE)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ApexSQL
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
dbForge SQL Complete
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
42.9%
Information Technology and Services
21.4%
Wireless
3.6%
Utilities
3.6%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
3.6%
Other
25.0%
Computer Software
29.6%
Financial Services
9.3%
Information Technology and Services
7.4%
Accounting
5.6%
Program Development
5.6%
Other
42.6%
Discussions
Is Apex SQL search free?
1 Comment
PJ
ApexSQL Search is no longer available as a standalone free tool. It's now part of a paid bundle called the ApexSQL Fundamentals Toolkit.Read more
ApexSQL has no more discussions with answers
How do I enable SQL Complete?
2 Comments
DS
You install the application. When you load SSMS, you should see a "SQL Complete" section in the tool bar. To enable Code Completion, select the option from...Read more
What does SQL Complete do?
2 Comments
E
Intellicense, code completion, easy navigation, server and DB based coloring at object explorer and scripts, code beatify, ddl and dml script generations and...Read more
What are the features of SQL Server?
1 Comment
JS
Microsoft SQL Server is a leading relational database management system that serves various applications for business intelligence and analysis in corporate...Read more
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