Modern SQL Server Management Studio Alternative
Looking for a more intuitive and lightweight alternative to SQL Server Management Studio? Try Beekeeper Studio, a modern SQL client for MSSQL.
Beekeeper Studio
After years of using SSMS, I switched to Beekeeper Studio for its clean interface and cross-platform support. It handles my SQL Server work perfectly. - Jason
Beekeeper Studio offers a refreshing alternative to SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) with a focus on speed, modern design, and cross-platform compatibility. While SSMS is powerful, it’s Windows-only and can be overwhelming with its complex interface and abundance of features.
Like SSMS, Beekeeper Studio allows you to connect to Microsoft SQL Server databases, run queries, manage tables, and view results. Unlike SSMS, Beekeeper Studio is available on Windows, macOS, and Linux, making it perfect for developers working across different operating systems.
Beekeeper Studio started as an open source project, and while we’re a small team, our mission is to build good software for everyone.
Beekeeper Studio vs SSMS is like comparing a modern code editor to a traditional IDE.
SQL Server Management Studio is Microsoft’s comprehensive tool designed specifically for SQL Server. It’s feature-rich and powerful, but it’s Windows-only, can be resource-intensive, and has a steep learning curve with its complex interface.
Use SQL Server Management Studio if you’re exclusively on Windows and need specialized SQL Server administration features like server performance monitoring, SQL Server Agent management, or integration with other Microsoft tools.
Use Beekeeper Studio if you want:
Beekeeper Studio gives me everything I need for SQL Server development in a much cleaner package than SSMS. Plus, I can use the same tool on my Mac at home. - Michael
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
Download Beekeeper Studio to get started.