# Is there a free version of Microsoft SQL Server?

Is there a free version of Microsoft SQL Server?

##### Post Metadata
- Posted at: about 3 years ago
- Author title: Pinned by G2 as a common question



## Comments
### Comment 1

Yes there is a free version for you to practice and get hands-on with SQL. There are various resources available that explain how to use it.

##### Comment Metadata
- Posted at: almost 2 years ago
- Author title: Regulatory Affairs Specialist | RIMS SME | Veeva Vault | Power BI | Data Analysis | Data Migration | UAT | Project Management |



### Comment 2

yes

##### Comment Metadata
- Posted at: over 2 years ago
- Author title: Graduate Data Engineer at CTM



### Comment 3

yes, SQL Server Express offers it as a free edition. It provides service, albeit in a limited framework.

##### Comment Metadata
- Posted at: over 2 years ago
- Author title: Pürplast şirketinde Uzman




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[Microsoft SQL Server](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-sql-server/reviews)

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[Relational Databases](https://www.g2.com/categories/relational-databases)

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