1. [Home](https://www.g2.com/) 2. ... 3. [SQL Integrated Development Environments (IDE) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sql-integrated-development-environments-ide) 4. [dbForge Studio for SQL Server Discussions](https://www.g2.com/products/dbforge-studio-for-sql-server-2018-12-04/discuss) [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_edf08926b5c6f3679b6507e98c57a180/dbforge-studio-for-sql-server-2018-12-04.png "Product Avatar Image") ](/products/dbforge-studio-for-sql-server-2018-12-04/reviews) [ dbForge Studio for SQL Server ](/products/dbforge-studio-for-sql-server-2018-12-04/reviews) (60)4.6/5 dbForge Studio for SQL Server is a powerful IDE for SQL Server management, administration, development, data reporting, analysis, and a lot more. dbForge Studio for SQL Server is a Windows application, but it can function in the Linux and macOS environments via CrossOver. 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