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Entity Developer Pros and Cons: Top 5 Advantages and Disadvantages

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Users appreciate the user-friendly interface of Entity Developer, enhancing productivity and simplifying database modeling and ORM development. (5 mentions)
Users find the interactive and responsive user interface of Entity Developer enhances usability and simplifies database management. (3 mentions)
Users value the flexibility of Entity Developer, enabling both Model-First and Database-First approaches effortlessly. (2 mentions)
Users value the time-saving features of Entity Developer, which streamline database modeling and ORM development effectively. (2 mentions)
Users appreciate the customization options in Entity Developer, enhancing productivity and tailoring code to project needs. (1 mentions)
Users find the limited availability on non-Windows platforms and high pricing a significant drawback of Entity Developer. (1 mentions)
Users find the high pricing for enterprise editions a barrier for smaller organizations and individual developers. (1 mentions)
Users experience sluggishness and unresponsiveness when handling complex database models in Entity Developer. (1 mentions)
Users find the pricing structure expensive, especially for smaller organizations and individual developers with tight budgets. (1 mentions)
Users find the learning curve steep and desire more documentation to fully utilize Entity Developer's advanced features. (1 mentions)

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Entity Developer Pros and Cons

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ICT Consultant
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Entity Developer takes over from where Microsoft is letting go"
What do you like best about Entity Developer?

To design entity models visually, also in .NET 5. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Entity Developer?

Updates require manual downloads, could be more built-in. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Jordan Sanders of Entity Developer

We are so grateful for your review.

Nigel F.
NF
System Analyst / Actuarial Systems Developer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Great tool but should not need local admin rights to work"
What do you like best about Entity Developer?

Database First is the way to go. This is the only tool that comes close to achieving this Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Entity Developer?

It REALLY should not be needed to run this as a local admin. This has caused a lot of problems with my IT department who has locked down our desktop environments Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Jordan Sanders of Entity Developer

Thank you so much for your feedback!

Avisek C.
AC
Assistant Manager
Accounting
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"New approaches for designing ORM Models, Boosts Productivity, Facilitates the Development"
What do you like best about Entity Developer?

Entity Developer is a powerful ORM Designer for ADO.NET Entity Framework. I like it the most. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Entity Developer?

Its Data Migration Process needs simplified. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Jordan Sanders of Entity Developer

Thank you for letting us know about your experience. We’ll work on improving to meet our customers’ expectations in the future.

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