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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (57.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$1,599.00 1 User License With One-Time Purchase
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 ApexSQLNavicat Premium
Star Rating
(53)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (57.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$1,599.00 1 User License With One-Time Purchase
Browse all 6 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Navicat Premium excels in its Query Language capabilities, achieving a perfect score of 10.0, while ApexSQL, with a score of 8.9, is noted to have a less intuitive query interface.
- Reviewers mention that Navicat Premium's Data Migration feature is highly rated at 9.7, making it easier for users to transfer data seamlessly, whereas ApexSQL's score of 8.7 indicates some challenges in this area.
- G2 users highlight that Navicat Premium offers superior Backup and Recovery options, scoring 9.4, which is significantly better than ApexSQL's 8.5, suggesting that users feel more secure with Navicat's backup processes.
- Users on G2 report that Navicat Premium's Ease of Setup is rated at 9.4, making it more user-friendly for new users compared to ApexSQL's lower score of 7.7, which indicates a steeper learning curve.
- Reviewers say that Navicat Premium provides better Quality of Support with a score of 8.1, while ApexSQL shines with a higher score of 9.1, indicating that users find ApexSQL's support more responsive and helpful.
- Users report that both products are strong in Data Encryption, but Navicat Premium's score of 9.2 suggests a more robust implementation compared to ApexSQL's 8.9, which may influence users concerned about data security.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ApexSQL
No pricing availableNavicat Premium
Navicat Premium 17 Perpetual License
$1,599.00
1 User License With One-Time Purchase
Navicat Perpetual Licenses allow you to use the version you purchased for a lifetime, the application never expires. And the costs will be lessened over time. When purchasing 5 or more perpetual licenses at a time, you will enjoy a 15% (or more) volume discount.
- https://navicat.com/en/download/navicat-premium
Free Trial
ApexSQL
No trial information availableNavicat Premium
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
24
9.1
51
Ease of Use
9.1
25
8.7
51
Ease of Setup
7.7
8
9.4
20
Ease of Admin
8.1
8
8.9
19
Quality of Support
9.1
23
8.1
41
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
8
8.8
16
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
24
8.1
50
Features by Category
Management
8.8
14
9.7
6
8.3
14
8.9
6
8.9
14
10.0
6
9.0
14
9.7
6
8.8
14
8.6
6
Maintenance
8.7
14
9.7
6
8.5
14
9.4
6
8.6
14
9.4
6
Security
8.9
14
8.6
6
8.9
14
9.2
6
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
SQL Integrated Development Environments (IDE)Hide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration - SQL Integrated Development Environments (IDE)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management - SQL Integrated Development Environments (IDE)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ApexSQL and Navicat Premium are categorized as Database Management Systems (DBMS)
Unique Categories
ApexSQL is categorized as Relational Databases
Navicat Premium 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.)
Navicat Premium
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%
Information Technology and Services
20.8%
Computer Software
11.3%
Program Development
9.4%
Internet
9.4%
Computer Games
5.7%
Other
43.4%
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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
Is navicat premium's license used in different platforms?
1 Comment
PS
Cross-platform licensing is available since Version 12! Your version 12 license key can be used on either platform - Windows / macOS / Linux.
To switch...Read more
How do I contact the app team when I face problems?
1 Comment
SB
Hi James,
I’m a research analyst at G2 for the education industry. Thanks for your question.
This isn’t exactly a support community, but Navicat does...Read more
Can you use it to link the database to the interface?
1 Comment
RG
Hi Daniel,
Navicat Premium is a multi-connection Database Development and Administration tool that allows you to connect to up to 7 databases from a...Read more
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