dbForge SQL Complete
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What is dbForge SQL Complete
dbForge SQL Complete is an add-in for Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and Microsoft Visual Studio that provides SQL code completion, formatting, and navigation features for T-SQL development. It targets SQL Server developers and database professionals who write and maintain queries, stored procedures, and scripts inside those host IDEs. The product focuses on improving editing productivity within SSMS/Visual Studio rather than providing a standalone, cross-database client or a full database administration suite.
Deep SSMS/VS integration
The add-in runs inside SSMS and Visual Studio, so teams can keep existing SQL Server workflows and tooling. It enhances the native editor with features such as intelligent completion and code navigation without requiring a separate application. This is useful in environments where SSMS is standardized and change control limits new desktop tools.
SQL coding productivity features
It provides context-aware code completion for T-SQL objects and keywords, helping reduce typing and syntax errors. It includes SQL formatting capabilities to standardize query layout and improve readability in shared codebases. Navigation aids (such as object/statement lookup) support faster movement through large scripts.
SQL Server-focused behavior
The feature set is tailored to Microsoft SQL Server and T-SQL, which can yield more relevant suggestions than general-purpose, multi-database IDEs. It supports typical SQL Server development artifacts (tables, views, procedures, functions) in its completion and navigation model. This specialization fits teams that primarily develop against SQL Server rather than many database engines.
Not a standalone IDE
dbForge SQL Complete depends on SSMS or Visual Studio and does not replace them. Organizations looking for a single cross-platform desktop client with built-in connection management and administration features will still need separate tooling. This dependency also means its user experience is constrained by the host application’s editor and UI.
SQL Server only scope
The product is designed for SQL Server/T-SQL and is not intended as a multi-database SQL IDE. Teams working across multiple database platforms may need additional tools to cover other engines. This can increase tool sprawl in heterogeneous environments.
Windows-centric deployment
Because it integrates with SSMS and Visual Studio, it is primarily suited to Windows-based developer desktops. Organizations standardizing on macOS/Linux developer environments or browser-based tooling may not be able to adopt it broadly. This can limit consistency of developer experience across platforms.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Express | Free of charge | Basic/limited functionality: intelligent SQL completion (limited), SQL formatting (limited), Query History, Execute current statement. Express is activated after trial expiration. |
| Standard | $129.95 per user/year (1-year subscription) | Essential features: intelligent SQL completion, JOIN clause auto-generation, SQL formatting, Code snippets library, Custom alias mapping. |
| Professional | $149.95 per user/year (1-year subscription) | Advanced features: all Standard features plus T-SQL refactoring, semicolon insertion, find invalid objects, execution notifications, results grid aggregates, SSMS tab coloring, code snippets. |
| Enterprise | $199.95 per user/year (1-year subscription) | Full-featured edition: all Professional features plus Code Analysis (T-SQL Analyzer) and additional enterprise capabilities. |
Notes: Devart provides a free two-week (14-day) trial with full functionality; Express edition becomes active after trial expiration. Bulk/license discounts and multi-license pricing available (contact sales or use bulk purchase flow on site).
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