# SQL Compare vs dbForge Compare Bundle for SQL Server Comparison | | SQL Compare | dbForge Compare Bundle for SQL Server | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.9 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 28 | 7 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (39.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (71.4% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | Starting at $282.00 1 user Per Year | $269.95 | --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | SQL Compare | dbForge Compare Bundle for SQL Server | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.2 (25 reviews) | 10.0 (5 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (27 reviews) | 10.0 (5 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.4 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Ease of Admin** | 9.8 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (23 reviews) | 10.0 (5 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.6 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.6 (25 reviews) | 10.0 (5 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### SQL Compare #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: SQL Compare Price: Starting at $282.00 1 user Per Year Key Features: - Compare SQL Server schema changes from dev, to test, to production - Deploy with zero errors - Deploy changes directly [Learn more about SQL Compare](https://www.g2.com/products/sql-compare/reviews) #### Free Trial Yes ### dbForge Compare Bundle for SQL Server #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Subscription Standard 1 year Price: $269.95 Description: Essential features edition Key Features: - Support for all schema objects - DB properties compare & sync - Snapshots comparison [Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/dbforge-compare-bundle-for-sql-server/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Database Comparison | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **SQL Compare** | 8.7/10 | 6 | | **dbForge Compare Bundle for SQL Server** | 10.0/10 | 5 | #### Functionality | Feature | SQL Compare | dbForge Compare Bundle for SQL Server | |---|---|---| | **Schema Comparison** | 10.0 (5 reviews) | 10.0 (5 reviews) | | **Data Comparison** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Database Export** | 7.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Management | Feature | SQL Compare | dbForge Compare Bundle for SQL Server | |---|---|---| | **Database Synchronization** | 10.0 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Selective Synchronization** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Database Comparison Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/database-comparison) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | SQL Compare | dbForge Compare Bundle for SQL Server | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 32.1% | 71.4% | | **Mid-Market** | 39.3% | 28.6% | | **Enterprise** | 28.6% | 0% | ### By Industry #### SQL Compare - **Information Technology and Services:** 21.4% - **Computer Software:** 10.7% - **Gambling & Casinos:** 10.7% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 7.1% - **Automotive:** 3.6% - **Banking:** 3.6% - **Construction:** 3.6% - **Financial Services:** 3.6% - **Government Administration:** 3.6% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.6% - **Other:** 28.6% #### dbForge Compare Bundle for SQL Server - **Information Technology and Services:** 28.6% - **Computer Software:** 28.6% - **Program Development:** 14.3% - **Political Organization:** 14.3% - **Government Administration:** 14.3% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to SQL Compare - [Liquibase](https://www.g2.com/products/liquibase/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (30 reviews) - [dbForge Studio for MySQL](https://www.g2.com/products/dbforge-studio-for-mysql-2018-12-04/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (100 reviews) - [Beyond Compare](https://www.g2.com/products/beyond-compare/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (152 reviews) - [Studio 3T](https://www.g2.com/products/studio-3t/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (194 reviews) - 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[Toad Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/toad-edge/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (16 reviews) - [Database Compare Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/database-compare-suite/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (1 reviews) - [Araxis Merge](https://www.g2.com/products/araxis-merge/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (28 reviews) - [SQL Data Compare](https://www.g2.com/products/sql-data-compare/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (14 reviews) - [xSQL Data Compare](https://www.g2.com/products/xsql-data-compare/reviews) — 0.0/5 stars (0 reviews) - [SQL Server Comparison Tool](https://www.g2.com/products/sql-server-comparison-tool/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (5 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### SQL Compare No discussions available for this product. ### dbForge Compare Bundle for SQL Server - Title: [What is dbForge Compare Bundle for SQL Server used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-dbforge-compare-bundle-for-sql-server-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "The dbForge Compare Bundle for SQL Server is a valuable set of tools for database professionals who need to compare and synchronize SQL Server databases. It..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/sql-compare-vs-dbforge-compare-bundle-for-sql-server)