Altova DatabaseSpy
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What is Altova DatabaseSpy
Altova DatabaseSpy is a database development and administration tool used to connect to relational databases, write and execute SQL, and manage database objects. It targets database developers, DBAs, and analysts who need a desktop client for querying, schema browsing, and database change work. The product includes visual query building, database design features, and comparison/synchronization capabilities for schemas and data across supported databases. It is typically deployed as a Windows desktop application and integrates with other Altova developer tools.
Broad SQL development workspace
DatabaseSpy provides an integrated environment for writing, editing, and executing SQL with object browsing and session management. It supports common developer workflows such as running scripts, inspecting results, and navigating database metadata. For teams that prefer a single desktop client for multiple tasks, it reduces the need to switch between separate query and admin utilities.
Schema and data comparison
The product includes tools to compare database schemas and, depending on configuration and edition, compare data between databases. It generates difference reports and can assist with synchronization by producing change scripts. This is useful for validating environments (e.g., dev/test/prod) and reviewing changes before deployment.
Visual design and modeling tools
DatabaseSpy includes visual database design and modeling capabilities, such as diagram-based views of tables and relationships. These features help users understand existing schemas and communicate structure changes with stakeholders. For organizations that maintain documentation alongside development, the visual layer can complement SQL-based work.
Primarily Windows desktop
DatabaseSpy is mainly delivered as a Windows desktop application, which can be limiting for macOS/Linux-first teams. This can complicate standardization in mixed-OS environments or require virtualization. It may also be less aligned with browser-based or cloud-native tooling preferences.
Not a DevOps-first workflow
While it can generate scripts and support comparisons, DatabaseSpy is not primarily designed as an automated, pipeline-driven database change management system. Teams that require declarative change tracking, automated rollbacks, and CI/CD-native workflows may need additional tooling and process. This can increase operational overhead when moving from interactive development to controlled releases.
Database support varies by feature
Supported database platforms and feature depth can vary, and some advanced capabilities may depend on specific database types or editions. Organizations using a wide mix of relational and non-relational databases may find gaps compared with tools specialized for particular engines. Evaluating required connectors, comparison scope, and synchronization options per target DB is typically necessary.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Edition | $189.00 (single-user license) | Multi-database query and SQL editor, database schema design, table browsing and comparison; license types: Installed / Concurrent / Named; 1-year Support & Maintenance Pack (SMP) $47.25 (optional, auto-renew); volume pricing available for 5/10/20/50 seats; contact sales for >50 seats. |
| Enterprise Edition | $209.00 (single-user license) | Includes all Professional features plus chart generation (pie, line, bar, gauge) from SQL query results; license types: Installed / Concurrent / Named; 1-year Support & Maintenance Pack (SMP) $52.25 (optional, auto-renew); volume pricing available for 5/10/20/50 seats; contact sales for >50 seats. |
Seller details
Altova GmbH
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1992
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