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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (57.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$1,599.00 1 User License With One-Time Purchase
Microsoft SQL Server
Star Rating
(2,252)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Microsoft SQL ServerNavicat 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
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Microsoft SQL Server excels in its Query Language capabilities, scoring 9.2, which reviewers mention allows for complex queries and efficient data retrieval. In contrast, Navicat Premium received a perfect score of 10.0, indicating its superior ease of use in query creation and execution.
- Reviewers mention that Navicat Premium shines in Data Modeling, with a score of 9.7, making it particularly user-friendly for visualizing database structures. Microsoft SQL Server, while still strong at 8.9, is noted by users as being less intuitive in this area.
- G2 users highlight that Microsoft SQL Server's Backup and Recovery features are robust, scoring 9.0, which provides peace of mind for enterprise-level users. Navicat Premium, however, scored slightly higher at 9.4, with users appreciating its straightforward backup processes.
- Users on G2 report that both products perform well in Data Replication, with Microsoft SQL Server scoring 8.8 and Navicat Premium at 8.9. However, reviewers mention that Navicat's replication features are easier to configure and manage, making it a preferred choice for small businesses.
- Reviewers say that Microsoft SQL Server's Performance Analysis tools are effective, scoring 8.9, but users report that Navicat Premium's tools are more accessible and user-friendly, leading to a higher satisfaction rate among users.
- Users say that both products offer solid Security features, with Microsoft SQL Server scoring 8.8 for Data Encryption and Navicat Premium slightly ahead at 9.2. Reviewers mention that Navicat's user access control is particularly praised for its flexibility and ease of management.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft SQL Server
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
Microsoft SQL Server
No trial information availableNavicat Premium
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
1,849
9.1
51
Ease of Use
8.6
1,865
8.7
51
Ease of Setup
8.1
986
9.4
20
Ease of Admin
8.3
947
8.9
19
Quality of Support
8.3
1,643
8.1
41
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
897
8.8
16
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
1,820
8.1
50
Features by Category
Management
8.9
151
9.7
6
8.9
151
8.9
6
9.2
156
10.0
6
8.9
151
9.7
6
8.9
153
8.6
6
Maintenance
8.9
151
9.7
6
9.0
156
9.4
6
9.0
152
9.4
6
Security
8.9
150
8.6
6
9.1
152
9.2
6
Management
9.1
149
Not enough data
9.2
150
Not enough data
8.8
136
Not enough data
8.9
142
Not enough data
Support
8.6
145
Not enough data
9.0
149
Not enough data
8.7
144
Not enough data
8.4
148
Not enough data
Security
8.9
148
Not enough data
9.0
148
Not enough data
8.9
145
Not enough data
9.0
148
Not enough data
Performance
8.7
144
Not enough data
8.8
141
Not enough data
8.8
147
Not enough data
8.7
145
Not enough data
8.8
146
Not enough data
Database Features
8.9
1284
Not enough data
9.0
1289
Not enough data
8.9
1296
Not enough data
8.7
1263
Not enough data
8.8
1265
Not enough data
8.8
1271
Not enough data
9.1
1291
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
Database
8.5
56
Not enough data
8.8
57
Not enough data
8.4
54
Not enough data
Integrations
7.8
45
Not enough data
8.2
45
Not enough data
Platform
8.2
50
Not enough data
8.5
53
Not enough data
8.2
45
Not enough data
Processing
8.5
52
Not enough data
8.5
55
Not enough data
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
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft SQL Server and Navicat Premium are categorized as Database Management Systems (DBMS)
Unique Categories
Microsoft SQL Server is categorized as Relational Databases, Big Data Processing and Distribution, and On-Premise Data Integration
Navicat Premium is categorized as SQL Integrated Development Environments (IDE)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft SQL Server
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
Information Technology and Services
24.2%
Computer Software
13.7%
Hospital & Health Care
5.4%
Financial Services
4.2%
Higher Education
2.9%
Other
49.6%
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
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
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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