SQL Prompt
Relational databases
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What is SQL Prompt
SQL Prompt is a SQL code completion and formatting add-in for Microsoft SQL Server tooling, primarily SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and Visual Studio. It helps database developers and DBAs write, refactor, and standardize T-SQL by providing IntelliSense-style suggestions, snippet expansion, and configurable code formatting. The product focuses on improving authoring speed and consistency rather than providing a database engine or hosting service.
Fast T-SQL authoring assistance
SQL Prompt provides context-aware code completion for T-SQL objects such as tables, columns, and stored procedures. It reduces manual typing and helps users discover object names and parameters while writing queries. This is most relevant for teams working heavily in SSMS/Visual Studio on SQL Server workloads.
Configurable SQL formatting rules
The tool formats SQL to a consistent style using configurable rules and shared settings. This supports team standards and reduces time spent on manual formatting during reviews. It is useful in environments where consistent query layout is required across many contributors.
Refactoring and snippets support
SQL Prompt includes reusable snippets and refactoring helpers (for example, expanding wildcards and assisting with common edits). These features can speed up repetitive query-writing tasks and reduce small syntactic errors. It complements database IDE workflows rather than replacing them.
SQL Server–centric scope
SQL Prompt is designed primarily for Microsoft SQL Server and T-SQL workflows. Organizations using multiple database platforms may need separate tools for other SQL dialects. This limits standardization when teams work across heterogeneous database estates.
Not a database platform
The product does not provide database storage, query execution, backup, replication, or managed hosting capabilities. It cannot replace relational database engines or cloud database services. Buyers must already have SQL Server and supporting tooling in place.
Tooling dependency and licensing
SQL Prompt operates as an add-in to specific client tools (commonly SSMS and Visual Studio), so its value depends on those environments. Changes in supported versions or locked-down desktop environments can affect deployment. It is typically licensed per user, which can be a cost consideration for large teams.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 4 users | Not displayed on official site (price rendered dynamically in cart) | Per-user annual subscription. 1 year subscription selectable in cart; support & upgrades included for subscription. (See notes). |
| 5 - 9 users | Not displayed on official site (price rendered dynamically in cart) | Per-user annual subscription with volume pricing tiers. |
| 10 - 19 users | Not displayed on official site (price rendered dynamically in cart) | Per-user annual subscription with volume pricing tiers. |
| 20+ users | Contact sales / personalized quote (listed on official site) | For 20+ users the site instructs to contact sales for a personalized quote. |
Notes: The vendor’s official pricing page lists tiers by number of user licenses (1-4, 5-9, 10-19, 20+) and indicates cost per user per year but the numeric price values are rendered dynamically (images/scripts) and are not present in the static page content fetched. The product page explicitly offers a downloadable free trial.
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Redgate Software Ltd
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