# SQL Compare vs dbForge Schema Compare for SQL Server Comparison

| | SQL Compare | dbForge Schema Compare for SQL Server | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 28 | 3 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (39.3% of reviews) | Enterprise (66.7% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Starting at $282.00 1 user Per Year | $219.95 | 


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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | SQL Compare | dbForge Schema Compare for SQL Server | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.2 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **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) | Not enough data | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.6 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.6 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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## 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 Schema Compare for SQL Server

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Subscription Standard 1 year

Price: $219.95

Description: Basic features edition

Key Features:
- Support for all DB objects
- DB properties comparison &amp; sync
- Custom table mapping

[Browse all 12 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/dbforge-schema-compare-for-sql-server/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Database Comparison

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SQL Compare** | 8.7/10 | 6 |
| **dbForge Schema Compare for SQL Server** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | SQL Compare | dbForge Schema Compare for SQL Server | 
|---|---|---|
| **Schema Comparison** | 10.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Comparison** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Database Export** | 7.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | SQL Compare | dbForge Schema Compare 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 | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Database Comparison Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/database-comparison)




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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | SQL Compare | dbForge Schema Compare for SQL Server | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 32.1% | 0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 39.3% | 33.3% | 
| **Enterprise** | 28.6% | 66.7% | 

### By Industry

#### SQL Compare

- **Information Technology and Services:** 21.4%
- **Computer Software:** 10.7%
- **Gambling &amp; Casinos:** 10.7%
- **Hospital &amp; 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 Schema Compare for SQL Server

- **Information Technology and Services:** 33.3%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 33.3%
- **Computer Software:** 33.3%

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## 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)
- [dbForge Compare Bundle for SQL Server](https://www.g2.com/products/dbforge-compare-bundle-for-sql-server/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (7 reviews)
- [Studio 3T](https://www.g2.com/products/studio-3t/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (194 reviews)
- [SQL Delta](https://www.g2.com/products/sql-delta/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2 reviews)
- [Toad Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/toad-edge/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (16 reviews)
- [dbForge Data Compare for MySQL](https://www.g2.com/products/dbforge-data-compare-for-mysql/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (5 reviews)
- [xSQL Data Compare](https://www.g2.com/products/xsql-data-compare/reviews) — 0.0/5 stars (0 reviews)
- [Araxis Merge](https://www.g2.com/products/araxis-merge/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (28 reviews)

### Alternatives to dbForge Schema Compare for SQL Server

- [Studio 3T](https://www.g2.com/products/studio-3t/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (194 reviews)
- [Beyond Compare](https://www.g2.com/products/beyond-compare/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (152 reviews)
- [Liquibase](https://www.g2.com/products/liquibase/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (30 reviews)
- [Toad Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/toad-edge/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (16 reviews)
- [Araxis Merge](https://www.g2.com/products/araxis-merge/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (28 reviews)
- [SQL Delta](https://www.g2.com/products/sql-delta/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2 reviews)
- [SQL Data Compare](https://www.g2.com/products/sql-data-compare/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (14 reviews)
- [Database Compare Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/database-compare-suite/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (1 reviews)
- [Aqua Data Studio](https://www.g2.com/products/aqua-data-studio/reviews) — 3.6/5 stars (6 reviews)
- [SQL Server Comparison Tool](https://www.g2.com/products/sql-server-comparison-tool/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (5 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### SQL Compare

No discussions available for this product.

### dbForge Schema Compare for SQL Server

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/sql-compare-vs-dbforge-schema-compare-for-sql-server)

