Azure Data Studio
A cross-platform database tool for data professionals using on-premises and cloud data platforms on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Overview
Azure Data Studio is a free, open-source, cross-platform database tool from Microsoft for data professionals working with SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, and other databases. It offers a modern editor experience with IntelliSense, code snippets, source control integration, and an integrated terminal. It is designed to be extensible, with a marketplace for extensions that add new capabilities.
✨ Key Features
- Modern SQL editor with IntelliSense and code snippets
- Integrated terminal and source control (Git)
- Customizable dashboards and charting
- Extensible through a marketplace of extensions
- Jupyter Notebooks support
- Cross-platform (Windows, macOS, Linux)
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Modern, VS Code-based user experience
- Cross-platform support
- Built-in support for Jupyter Notebooks
- Extensibility through extensions
Unique Value: Provides a modern, keyboard-centric, and extensible environment for working with Microsoft's data platform, appealing to developers who prefer a code-editor-like experience.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Developing and managing SQL Server and Azure SQL databases with a modern, VS Code-like experience.
- Using Jupyter Notebooks for data analysis and documentation directly within the database tool.
- Extending the tool's functionality with a wide range of community and first-party extensions.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Managing a wide variety of non-Microsoft databases (though support is growing)
- Users who prefer a more traditional, GUI-heavy database administration tool
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more lightweight and developer-friendly experience compared to the comprehensive but heavier SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), and provides better integration with the Microsoft ecosystem than generic third-party tools.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Fully free and open-source.
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