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Sql Management Studio For Mac (UHD 2027)
Ultimately, the choice of alternative will depend on individual needs and preferences. By exploring these options, Mac users can find a suitable solution for managing SQL Server databases.
Use Docker to run SQL Server for development: sql management studio for mac
If you want a tool that feels more like a native Mac app than a ported Windows utility, several professional clients offer robust SQL Server support. Microsoft SQL Management Studio for Mac Ultimately, the choice of alternative will depend on
| Feature | SSMS (Windows) | Azure Data Studio | TablePlus | DBeaver | |---------|---------------|-------------------|-----------|---------| | Query Editor | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | | Execution Plan | ✅ | ✅ (extension) | ❌ | ✅ | | Backup/Restore | ✅ | ✅ (extension) | ❌ | ✅ | | Index Tuning | ✅ | ✅ (extension) | ❌ | ✅ | | Schema Compare | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | | Import/Export Wizard | ✅ | ✅ (extension) | ❌ | ✅ | | Native Mac UI | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ⚠️ (Java) | Microsoft SQL Management Studio for Mac | Feature
# 1. Download from Microsoft (Apple Silicon or Intel version) # 2. Install by dragging to Applications folder
