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Compare ApexSQL and dbForge SQL Complete 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (64.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free
ApexSQL
Star Rating
(30)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about ApexSQLdbForge SQL Complete
Star Rating
(58)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that dbForge SQL Complete excels in Code Completion with a score of 9.2, making it easier for developers to write SQL queries efficiently. In contrast, ApexSQL received a lower score of 8.3 in this area, indicating that users may find its code completion features less robust.
- Reviewers mention that dbForge SQL Complete offers superior Backup and Recovery options, scoring 9.8, which is significantly higher than ApexSQL's score of 8.5. This feature is crucial for users who prioritize data safety and recovery capabilities.
- G2 users highlight dbForge SQL Complete's strong performance in Data Replication, achieving a score of 9.6, while ApexSQL scored 8.3. This suggests that dbForge provides more reliable and efficient data replication features, which is essential for maintaining data integrity across systems.
- Users on G2 report that dbForge SQL Complete has a more user-friendly Ease of Setup with a score of 9.1 compared to ApexSQL's 7.7. This indicates that new users may find dbForge easier to implement and start using effectively.
- Reviewers mention that dbForge SQL Complete shines in Data Dictionary management with a score of 9.2, while ApexSQL scored 8.8. This feature is particularly beneficial for users who need to manage and reference data structures efficiently.
- Users say that dbForge SQL Complete's Performance Analysis capabilities, scoring 8.9, are slightly better than ApexSQL's 8.8, indicating that users may find dbForge more effective in analyzing and optimizing query performance.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ApexSQL
No pricing availabledbForge SQL Complete
Express
Free
Basic functionality
- Smart suggestions
- SQL formatting
- SQL Query History
Free Trial
ApexSQL
No trial information availabledbForge SQL Complete
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
24
9.0
38
Ease of Use
9.1
25
9.4
38
Ease of Setup
7.7
8
9.1
17
Ease of Admin
8.1
8
8.6
17
Quality of Support
9.1
23
9.0
26
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
8
8.3
14
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
24
8.7
35
Features by Category
Management
8.8
14
9.2
11
8.3
14
9.6
8
8.9
14
9.5
10
9.0
14
8.9
9
8.8
14
8.9
9
Maintenance
8.7
14
9.2
8
8.5
14
9.8
8
8.6
14
9.1
9
Security
8.9
14
9.6
8
8.9
14
9.2
8
Management
7.8
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
Support
8.3
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
Security
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
Performance
8.1
6
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
Database Features
8.1
9
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
Integration - SQL Integrated Development Environments (IDE)
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
9.2
11
Management - SQL Integrated Development Environments (IDE)
Not enough data
9.3
12
Not enough data
9.3
12
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ApexSQL and dbForge SQL Complete are categorized as Database Management Systems (DBMS)
Unique Categories
ApexSQL is categorized as Relational Databases
dbForge SQL Complete is categorized as SQL Integrated Development Environments (IDE)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ApexSQL
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
dbForge SQL Complete
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
42.9%
Information Technology and Services
21.4%
Wireless
3.6%
Utilities
3.6%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
3.6%
Other
25.0%
Computer Software
29.6%
Financial Services
9.3%
Information Technology and Services
7.4%
Program Development
5.6%
Accounting
5.6%
Other
42.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
ApexSQL
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Eugene K.
Verified User in Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
The best what I liked in ApexSQL is fast database creating, tables' autofill.
Most Helpful Critical Review
NIKITA S.
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
1.Little bit complex to learn for beginners 2.Performance issues with large databases.
dbForge SQL Complete
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Bernard D.
Verified User in Consulting
It's an essential tool to write t-sql with efficiency and simplicity. My compagnie is using it sine 2010 . it is part of our best pratice internaly
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Consumer Services
When refactoring cross database dependencies are hard to get right. As an example a secondary database has a synonym to table in the primary database. Then when a column in table in primary database is renamed you really want the SPs etc in the secondary...
Eugene K.
Verified User in Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
The best what I liked in ApexSQL is fast database creating, tables' autofill.
Bernard D.
Verified User in Consulting
It's an essential tool to write t-sql with efficiency and simplicity. My compagnie is using it sine 2010 . it is part of our best pratice internaly
NIKITA S.
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
1.Little bit complex to learn for beginners 2.Performance issues with large databases.
Verified User in Consumer Services
When refactoring cross database dependencies are hard to get right. As an example a secondary database has a synonym to table in the primary database. Then when a column in table in primary database is renamed you really want the SPs etc in the secondary...
Discussions
Is Apex SQL search free?
1 comment
PJ
ApexSQL Search is no longer available as a standalone free tool. It's now part of a paid bundle called the ApexSQL Fundamentals Toolkit.Read more
ApexSQL has no more discussions with answers
What does SQL Complete do?
2 comments
E
Intellicense, code completion, easy navigation, server and DB based coloring at object explorer and scripts, code beatify, ddl and dml script generations and...Read more
When is the Next Release of SQL Complete.?
1 comment
JS
On the 3rd of February 2021 Devart has released a new version of dbForge SQL Complete (version 6.7).
The main improvements focused on performance...Read more
Is there a way to remove the connection to a specific server when using the history?
1 comment
JS
Could you please explain what you mean by "to remove the connection to a specific server"?
In the Execution History, you can filter the Server column so...Read more
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