# DataGrip vs dbForge Studio for SQL Server Comparison

| | DataGrip | dbForge Studio for SQL Server | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 127 | 60 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (41.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (62.7% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $229.00 1 User Per Year | Free | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### DataGrip

Pros:
- Ease of Use (3 reviews)
- Database Management (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Missing Features (1 reviews)

### dbForge Studio for SQL Server

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | DataGrip | dbForge Studio for SQL Server | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.3 (105 reviews) | 9.3 (44 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.9 (107 reviews) | 9.4 (45 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.0 (21 reviews) | 9.6 (26 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.6 (15 reviews) | 9.7 (20 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.8 (75 reviews) | 8.9 (37 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.0 (13 reviews) | 9.6 (20 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.6 (103 reviews) | 9.4 (41 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### DataGrip

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Businesses and Organizations

Price: $229.00 1 User Per Year

Description: $183 /2nd year and $ 137 /3rd year onwards

Key Features:
- Or pay monthly $22,90
- 50% discount for startups
- All Products Pack yearly subscription available from $ 779 per user, first year

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/datagrip/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### dbForge Studio for SQL Server

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Express

Price: Free

Description: Basic functionality

Key Features:
- Basic Code Completion
- Visual Database Editor
- Database schema snapshot creation

[Browse all 19 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/dbforge-studio-for-sql-server-2018-12-04/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Database Management Systems (DBMS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **DataGrip** | 8.9/10 | 30 |
| **dbForge Studio for SQL Server** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | DataGrip | dbForge Studio for SQL Server | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data dictionary** | 9.1 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Replication** | 8.5 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Query Language** | 9.5 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Modeling** | 9.1 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance Analysis** | 8.9 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Maintenance

| Feature | DataGrip | dbForge Studio for SQL Server | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Migration** | 8.7 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Backup and Recovery** | 8.2 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-User Environment** | 9.1 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | DataGrip | dbForge Studio for SQL Server | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Encryption** | 8.8 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User Access Control** | 8.7 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### SQL Integrated Development Environments (IDE)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **DataGrip** | N/A | N/A |
| **dbForge Studio for SQL Server** | 9.3/10 | 21 |

#### Integration - SQL Integrated Development Environments (IDE)

| Feature | DataGrip | dbForge Studio for SQL Server | 
|---|---|---|
| **Running Queries** | Not enough data | 9.8 (20 reviews) | 
| **Integration** | Not enough data | 8.6 (19 reviews) | 
| **Debugging** | Not enough data | 9.2 (18 reviews) | 
| **Code Completion** | Not enough data | 9.4 (20 reviews) | 

#### Management - SQL Integrated Development Environments (IDE)

| Feature | DataGrip | dbForge Studio for SQL Server | 
|---|---|---|
| **SQL Scripting** | Not enough data | 9.6 (20 reviews) | 
| **Read & Write** | Not enough data | 9.4 (19 reviews) | 

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## Categories

**Unique to DataGrip (1):** [Database Management Systems (DBMS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/database-management-systems-dbms)

**Unique to dbForge Studio for SQL Server (1):** [SQL Integrated Development Environments (IDE) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sql-integrated-development-environments-ide)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | DataGrip | dbForge Studio for SQL Server | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 31.2% | 62.7% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 41.6% | 27.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 27.2% | 10.2% | 

### By Industry

#### DataGrip

- **Computer Software:** 25.6%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 14.4%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.6%
- **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 4.8%
- **Financial Services:** 4.0%
- **Internet:** 4.0%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.0%
- **Banking:** 4.0%
- **Automotive:** 3.2%
- **Media Production:** 2.4%
- **Other:** 28.0%

#### dbForge Studio for SQL Server

- **Computer Software:** 26.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 20.0%
- **Retail:** 5.0%
- **Government Administration:** 5.0%
- **Education Management:** 3.3%
- **Higher Education:** 3.3%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.3%
- **Automotive:** 1.7%
- **Broadcast Media:** 1.7%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 1.7%
- **Other:** 28.3%

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## Top Discussions

### DataGrip

- Title: [How does DataGrip connect to database?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-does-datagrip-connect-to-database) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "It's very easy if you are using postgreql and any other db you already have your port number and username and password, so in datagrip first you select in..."
- Title: [Does PyCharm include DataGrip?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-pycharm-include-datagrip) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "no its doesnt"

### dbForge Studio for SQL Server

- Title: [Can I use Visual Studio for SQL?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-use-visual-studio-for-sql) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, Microsoft Visual Studio provides a capable environment for dealing with SQL Server databases and may be used for SQL programming. Additionally, you may..."
- Title: [What are the features of SQL Server?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/dbforge-studio-for-sql-server-what-are-the-features-of-sql-server) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Microsoft SQL Server is a leading relational database management system that serves various applications for business intelligence and analysis in corporate..."
- Title: [What is dbForge used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-dbforge-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "dbForge is a product family for database management, administration, development, data generation and reporting, and much more. Available for SQL Server,..."
- Title: [What is dbForge Studio for SQL Server?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/dbforge-studio-for-sql-server-what-is-dbforge-studio-for-sql-server) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "dbForge Studio for SQL Server is a powerful IDE that helps users develop SQL code, manage databases, analyze data, and embrace collaborative development and..."

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