Azure Data Studio Alternative - Modern SQL Server Client
With Microsoft retiring Azure Data Studio in 2026, Beekeeper Studio offers a modern, intuitive alternative for SQL Server and other databases.
Beekeeper Studio
Now that Microsoft is retiring Azure Data Studio, I’m glad I found Beekeeper Studio as a more versatile replacement. - Sarah
Beekeeper Studio is a database manager that prioritizes speed, usability, and a pleasant user experience. With Microsoft’s announcement that Azure Data Studio will be retired in 2026, Beekeeper Studio offers a perfect alternative for SQL Server users looking for a new home.
Beekeeper Studio offers an open-source community edition, available on GitHub, along with a more full-featured commercial edition available on this website.
Beekeeper Studio started as an open source project, and while we’re a small team, our mission is to build good software for everyone.
Azure Data Studio was Microsoft’s more modern alternative to SQL Server Management Studio, with a focus on data science and cloud-first workflows. However, with Microsoft announcing its retirement, users need to find alternatives.
Beekeeper Studio offers a clean, intuitive interface similar to Azure Data Studio’s modern design philosophy, but with support for many more database types and active ongoing development.
Azure Data Studio users should consider Beekeeper Studio if they:
Future-Proof: With Azure Data Studio being retired, Beekeeper Studio offers ongoing development and support.
Multi-Database Support: Beekeeper Studio supports SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, and more, making it a one-stop solution for developers working with multiple database types.
Modern Interface: Beekeeper Studio offers a clean, modern UI similar to Azure Data Studio but with some usability improvements.
Performance: Built for speed, Beekeeper Studio ensures that you can execute queries and navigate your database efficiently.
Cross-Platform: Available on Windows, macOS, and Linux, Beekeeper Studio provides a consistent experience across different operating systems.
Beekeeper Studio has excellent support for SQL Server databases, making it a natural choice for Azure Data Studio users looking for a new tool that will continue to be supported and improved.
I built Beekeeper Studio because I got fed up with overly complex database apps that I had to re-learn every time I used them. I wanted something fast and light that felt like VSCode or Sublime Text, but for SQL.
Spoiler: I couldn't find a good app that fit my criteria, so I built one. That's why Beekeeper Studio exists today.
Beekeeper Studio is the only cross-platform database client with a fast, modern UI that feels like it was built this century. Beekeeper is designed to be fast, smooth, and user friendly in a way that most database apps are not.
Beekeeper Studio fits right in. I didn’t have to take hours to figure out how to properly use it, and it was a seamless addition to my toolkit - CS
Beekeeper Studio supports a wide range of databases, such as SQLite, Postgres, and even Oracle. Easily identify different environments by color coding each connection, and the whole app will change to match when you connect.
Nice support for multiple environments (I label prod red, dev yellow, localhost green) - Chander
Beekeeper Studio works the same on MacOS, Windows, and Linux. Like you, we tinker with all types of computers, so we want our software to be top-notch, even especially on Linux.
Beekeeper Studio has a consistent experience across OSes, and syncs my connections between computers and OSes. - Jeff
Ctrl/Cmd+P - quicksearch your database and saved queries
Beekeeper Studio may have a minimal, modern aesthetic, but it also packs a punch.
Whether you're looking to quickly and easily edit data, write SQL like a pro, create & modify tables, or even share queries with coworkers, Beekeeper Studio has you covered.
Beekeeper Studio’s attention to design (both visual and functionalities) helps ease the work - Long
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