dbForge SQL Tools Reviews (23)

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dbForge SQL Tools Reviews (23)

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Users consistently praise the ease of use and intuitive interface of dbForge SQL Tools, which streamline database management and development tasks. Many appreciate how the tool enhances productivity by simplifying complex processes like schema and data comparison. However, some users note that the pricing can be high compared to similar tools.
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"Excellent tools - couldn't imagine not having them now!"
5/5
What do you like best about dbForge SQL Tools?

I purchased the SQL Tools product last year, and I should say that I've not used all the tools in the set as yet - either I have no current need, or I've just not got around to exploring them. However, those tools that I do use - Schema Compare, Data Compare and SQL Complete, Search - are superb, and get used every day. Doing my work without them would be unimaginably harder. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about dbForge SQL Tools?

There are times when I think that the tools could work better together - for example, there's no link within the Schema compare product to say "Compare data" (or vice versa), which would be useful - even if it just opened the Data Compare product with the same active connection. And there are things which are slightly clunkier than I'd like - particularly when using SQL Azure. For example, Search only looks within the database you had selected when originally connecting the Object Explorer.... and if you want to search in a different Azure database, you have to disconnect the Object Explorer, then reconnect it to the db you want to search within. I understand that this is because Azure doesn't support the USE statement, but nonetheless an easier workaround would be nice. One more example - when two rows differ within Data Compare, it's not easy to see which columns are different. Yes, there's a sort-of "status bar" below the grid showing the data which says how many differences there are in that column but that's not easy to see - just highlighting differences in a different colour (as is the case with differences in Schema compare) would be really helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Jordan Sanders of dbForge SQL Tools
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Hello,

Thank you for your kind words!

We'd like to add a few comments on what you dislike about SQL Tools.

1) Indeed, the option of launching the Schema Compare tool from the Data Compare tool and vice versa is absent in the current versions of these tools. However, we have this feature in plans.

2) To search within a different database, you don't have to return to the dbExplorer and establish a new connection. Instead, you can change the current connection in the Schema Compare Wizard:

1. Navigate to the Source and Target page.

2. In the Connection field, click <Manage...>.

3. Select the existing Connection, click Edit, and point to the Database you need.

Or, you can create a new Connection to the necessary Database.

3) To view the differences in rows in the Data Compare tool, you can use the dedicated Data Viewer feature.

1. Compare the databases and select the tables of interest.

2. In the bottom grid displaying the table rows, switch to the Difference tab.

3. Launch the context menu of View Difference

In the new Data Viewer window that will open automatically, you'll see the data discrepancies highlighted. When you are moving through the table rows, the Data Viewer will be displaying the differences precisely.

If you have any other questions, please contact us at support@devart.com. We'll be there to help you!

JA
jake a.
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"Get what you pay for - Cheaper than competitors but doesn't reliably work"
1/5
What do you like best about dbForge SQL Tools?

Cheaper than competitors. Worked great when it works. In most cases worked reliably. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about dbForge SQL Tools?

Support for Azure Managed instances is crappy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Jordan Sanders of dbForge SQL Tools
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Hello Jake,

We are sorry about your disappointment, but your assessment is priceless for us. Having your honest opinion about the things we lack is most important for all our teams.

We’ll be more than grateful if you point to the issues that have negatively impacted your experience.

Please tell us about the problems that made you evaluate our products low. Just reply to this message and describe the issues or contact our Customer Success Manager at julias@devart.com (unfortunately, we can't contact you directly).

We want to solve them and change your opinion. Looking forward to hearing from you!

KS
Keith S.
Director of Marketing and Technology
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
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"Removes many of the tedious components of writing SQL by hand"
4.5/5
What do you like best about dbForge SQL Tools?

Anticipates the expected next steps with autocompletion. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about dbForge SQL Tools?

Performance could be a bit quicker but not distracting. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.