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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.2% of reviews)
Enterprise (45.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
ER/Studio
Star Rating
(15)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about ER/StudioMicrosoft SQL Server
Star Rating
(2,252)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Microsoft SQL ServerSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Microsoft SQL Server excels in Query Language with a score of 9.2, making it a preferred choice for complex queries and data manipulation. Reviewers mention that its T-SQL capabilities are robust and user-friendly.
- Reviewers mention that ER/Studio shines in Data Modeling with a score of 8.9, highlighting its intuitive interface for creating and managing data models. Users say it simplifies the process of visualizing data relationships.
- G2 users report that Microsoft SQL Server has superior Backup and Recovery features, scoring 9.0, which is crucial for enterprise environments. Reviewers say its automated backup options provide peace of mind.
- Users on G2 mention that ER/Studio offers a strong Data Dictionary feature, scoring 8.9, which helps in maintaining data consistency and understanding data definitions across the organization.
- Reviewers say that Microsoft SQL Server's Performance Analysis capabilities, with a score of 8.9, allow for real-time monitoring and optimization, which is essential for maintaining high performance in data-heavy applications.
- Users report that ER/Studio's Compliance Monitoring features are particularly beneficial for organizations needing to adhere to strict data governance policies, although specific scores in this area were not highlighted.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ER/Studio
No pricing availableMicrosoft SQL Server
No pricing availableFree Trial
ER/Studio
Free Trial is available
Microsoft SQL Server
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
7.9
8
9.0
1,847
Ease of Use
8.8
8
8.6
1,863
Ease of Setup
8.0
5
8.1
984
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.3
945
Quality of Support
7.5
8
8.3
1,641
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.4
895
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
7
8.4
1,818
Features by Category
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Quality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Maintainence
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Data Governance
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
8.9
150
Not enough data
8.9
150
Not enough data
9.2
155
Not enough data
8.9
150
Not enough data
8.9
152
Maintenance
Not enough data
8.9
150
Not enough data
9.0
155
Not enough data
9.0
151
Security
Not enough data
8.9
149
Not enough data
9.1
151
Management
Not enough data
9.1
147
Not enough data
9.2
148
Not enough data
8.8
134
Not enough data
8.9
140
Support
Not enough data
8.6
143
Not enough data
9.1
147
Not enough data
8.7
142
Not enough data
8.5
146
Security
Not enough data
8.9
146
Not enough data
9.1
146
Not enough data
8.9
143
Not enough data
9.0
146
Performance
Not enough data
8.8
142
Not enough data
8.9
139
Not enough data
8.8
145
Not enough data
8.7
143
Not enough data
8.9
144
Database Features
Not enough data
8.9
1282
Not enough data
9.0
1287
Not enough data
8.9
1294
Not enough data
8.7
1261
Not enough data
8.8
1263
Not enough data
8.8
1269
Not enough data
9.1
1289
Data management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Model Capture & Design - Data Modelling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Forward Engineering - Data Modelling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Reverse Engineering - Data Modelling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Validation & Governance - Data Modelling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Documentation & Sharing - Data Modelling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Database
Not enough data
8.6
55
Not enough data
8.8
56
Not enough data
8.4
53
Integrations
Not enough data
7.8
44
Not enough data
8.3
44
Platform
Not enough data
8.3
49
Not enough data
8.6
52
Not enough data
8.3
44
Processing
Not enough data
8.6
51
Not enough data
8.5
54
Building Reports
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ER/Studio and Microsoft SQL Server are categorized as Relational Databases
Unique Categories
Microsoft SQL Server is categorized as Database Management Systems (DBMS), Big Data Processing and Distribution, and On-Premise Data Integration
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ER/Studio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Microsoft SQL Server
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
Information Technology and Services
30.8%
Hospital & Health Care
15.4%
Banking
15.4%
Market Research
7.7%
Logistics and Supply Chain
7.7%
Other
23.1%
Information Technology and Services
24.2%
Computer Software
13.7%
Hospital & Health Care
5.4%
Financial Services
4.3%
Higher Education
2.9%
Other
49.6%
Alternatives
Discussions
ER/Studio has no discussions with answers
How could I make much easier the experience with the order of my database?
4 Comments
AF
You can create different tables with your employee information eg employee table, employee roles etc. Then you can create a single view that will pull data...Read more
What is the best way to save your queries?
4 Comments
CA
I recommend that you use the saved querys in plain text or .sql or txt format you can use the same sql server query creator or a notepad +++ tool, they are...Read more
How can I work on the same query if the connection is lost (timeout) and then I reconnect?
4 Comments
JE
When this happens to me in SQL Server Management Studio, I just have to type USE {your database name here} and then select only that statement and execute...Read more
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