Best Database Software for Visual Studio

Compare the Top Database Software that integrates with Visual Studio as of July 2025

This a list of Database software that integrates with Visual Studio. Use the filters on the left to add additional filters for products that have integrations with Visual Studio. View the products that work with Visual Studio in the table below.

What is Database Software for Visual Studio?

Database software and database management systems are a type of software designed to store, manage and retrieve data. It is used to organize all kinds of information in an efficient manner, allowing users to quickly access the data they need. Many databases are tailored for specific purposes and applications, ranging from transaction processing systems to large-scale analytics platforms. Database software may be used on its own or connected with other software services for complex operations. Compare and read user reviews of the best Database software for Visual Studio currently available using the table below. This list is updated regularly.

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    dbForge SQL Complete
    dbForge SQL Complete is a powerful coding assistance tool available as an add-in for SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and Visual Studio (VS). It offers numerous features to enhance code quality and accelerate code creation within the standard interface. Key Features: - Context-aware suggestions for keywords and objects - T-SQL debugger - Flexible SQL formatting - Safe and fast code refactoring in large databases - Customizable code snippets with the ability to create user-defined snippets - Execute statements against the target database directly from the SQL Complete window - Various data visualization options - Customizable execution warnings and notifications - Quick access to database object descriptions - Query history with the ability to restore lost or closed documents or tabs dbForge SQL Complete greatly reduces human typing errors. Its integration with SSMS enhances coding capabilities, providing users with a robust toolset.
    Starting Price: $129.95
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    SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT)
    SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT) transforms database development by introducing a ubiquitous, declarative model that spans all the phases of database development inside Visual Studio. You can use SSDT Transact-SQL design capabilities to build, debug, maintain, and refactor databases. You can work with a database project, or directly with a connected database instance on or off-premise. Developers can use familiar Visual Studio tools for database development. Tools such as: code navigation, IntelliSense, language support that parallels what is available for C# and Visual Basic, platform-specific validation, debugging, and declarative editing in the Transact-SQL editor. SSDT also provides a visual Table Designer for creating and editing tables in either database projects or connected database instances. While you are working on your database projects in a team-based environment, you can use version control for all the files.
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