Azure Data Studio is a cross-platform database tool for data professionals using on-premises and cloud data platforms on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Azure Data Studio offers a modern editor experience with IntelliSense, code snippets, source control integration, and an integrated terminal. It's engineered with the data platform user in mind, with built-in charting of query result sets and customizable dashboards.
- SQLiteStudio is a SQLite database manager with the following features: single executable file no need to install or uninstall, intuitive interface, all SQLite3 and SQLite2 features wrapped within.
- With SQL Server 2016, you can use the SQL Server MS tool (SQL Server Management Studio) for various functions. These functions make it simple to manipulate various functions with the tool and the main advantage is that it is free.
The source code for Azure Data Studio and its data providers is available on GitHub under a source code EULA that provides rights to modify and use the software, but not to redistribute it or host it in a cloud service. For more information, see Azure Data Studio FAQ.
SQL code editor with IntelliSense
Azure Data Studio offers a modern, keyboard-focused SQL coding experience that makes your everyday tasks easier with built-in features, such as multiple tab windows, a rich SQL editor, IntelliSense, keyword completion, code snippets, code navigation, and source control integration (Git). Run on-demand SQL queries, view and save results as text, JSON, or Excel. Edit data, organize your favorite database connections, and browse database objects in a familiar object browsing experience. To learn how to use the SQL editor, see Use the SQL editor to create database objects.
Smart SQL code snippets
EMS SQL Management Studio is a complete solution for database administration and development. SQL Studio unites all must-have components that focus on the most critical database management tasks in one powerful and easy-to-use environment. SQLiteStudio supports plugins of several categories. For example another scripting language can be added with plugin. Another import or export format, another table data populating strategy, another SQLite database format, SQL code formatter, code highlighter, table cell value representation renderer - all of these can be exteded with plugins. Microsoft® SQL Server® 2019 Express is a powerful and reliable free data management system that delivers a rich and reliable data store for lightweight Web Sites and desktop applications.
SQL code snippets generate the proper SQL syntax to create databases, tables, views, stored procedures, users, logins, roles, and to update existing database objects. Use smart snippets to quickly create copies of your database for development or testing purposes, and to generate and execute CREATE and INSERT scripts.
Azure Data Studio also provides functionality to create custom SQL code snippets. To learn more, see Create and use code snippets.
Customizable Server and Database Dashboards
Create rich customizable dashboards to monitor and quickly troubleshoot performance bottlenecks in your databases. To learn about insight widgets, and database (and server) dashboards, see Manage servers and databases with insight widgets.
Connection management (server groups)
Server groups provide a way to organize connection information for the servers and databases you work with. For details, see Server groups.
Integrated Terminal
Use your favorite command-line tools (for example, Bash, PowerShell, sqlcmd, bcp, and ssh) in the Integrated Terminal window right within the Azure Data Studio user interface. To learn about the integrated terminal, see Integrated terminal.
Extensibility and extension authoring
Enhance the Azure Data Studio experience by extending the functionality of the base installation. Azure Data Studio provides extensibility points for data management activities, and support for extension authoring.
To learn about extensibility in Azure Data Studio, see Extensibility.To learn about authoring extensions, see Extension authoring.
Feature comparison with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
Use Azure Data Studio if you:
- Are mostly editing or executing queries.
- Need the ability to quickly chart and visualize result sets.
- Can execute most administrative tasks via the integrated terminal using sqlcmd or PowerShell.
- Have minimal need for wizard experiences.
- Do not need to do deep administrative or platform related configuration.
- Need to run on macOS or Linux.
Use SQL Server Management Studio if you:
- Are doing complex administrative or platform configuration.
- Are doing security management, including user management, vulnerability assessment, and configuration of security features.
- Need to make use of performance tuning advisors and dashboards.
- Use database diagrams and table designers.
- Need access to Registered Servers.
- Make use of live query stats or client statistics.
Shell features
| Feature | Azure Data Studio | SSMS |
|---|---|---|
| Azure Sign-In | Yes | Yes |
| Dashboard | Yes | |
| Extensions | Yes | |
| Integrated Terminal | Yes | |
| Object Explorer | Yes | Yes |
| Object Scripting | Yes | Yes |
| Project System | Yes | |
| Select from Table | Yes | Yes |
| Source Code Control | Yes | |
| Task Pane | Yes | |
| Themes, including Dark Mode | Yes | |
| Azure Resource Explorer | Preview | |
| Generate Scripts Wizard | Yes | |
| Object Properties | Yes | |
| Table Designer | Yes |
Query Editor
| Feature | Azure Data Studio | SSMS |
|---|---|---|
| Chart Viewer | Yes | |
| Export Results to CSV, JSON, XLSX | Yes | |
| Results to File | Yes | |
| Results to Text | Yes | |
| IntelliSense | Yes | Yes |
| Snippets | Yes | Yes |
| Show Plan | Preview | Yes |
| Client Statistics | Yes | |
| Live Query Stats | Yes | |
| Query Options | Yes | |
| Spatial Viewer | Yes | |
| SQLCMD | Yes | Yes |
Operating System Support
| Feature | Azure Data Studio | SSMS |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | |
| Linux | Yes |
Data Engineering
| Feature | Azure Data Studio | SSMS |
|---|---|---|
| External Data Wizard | Preview | |
| HDFS Integration | Preview | |
| Notebooks | Preview |
Database Administration
| Feature | Azure Data Studio | SSMS |
|---|---|---|
| Backup / Restore | Yes | Yes |
| Flat File Import | Yes | Yes |
| SQL Agent | Preview | Yes |
| SQL Profiler | Preview | Yes |
| Always On | Yes | |
| Always Encrypted | Yes | |
| Copy Data Wizard | Yes | |
| Data Tuning Advisor | Yes | |
| Database Diagrams | Yes | |
| Error Log Viewer | Yes | |
| Maintenance Plans | Yes | |
| Multi-Server Query | Yes | |
| Policy Based Management | Yes | |
| PolyBase | Yes | |
| Query Store | Yes | |
| Registered Servers | Yes | |
| Replication | Yes | |
| Security Management | Yes | |
| Service Broker | Yes | |
| SQL Assessment | Preview | Yes |
| SQL Mail | Yes | |
| Template Explorer | Yes | |
| Vulnerability Assessment | Yes | |
| XEvent Management | Yes |
Database Development
| Feature | Azure Data Studio | SSMS |
|---|---|---|
| ImportExport DACPAC | Yes | Yes |
| SQL Projects | Preview | |
| Schema Compare | Yes |
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-->Azure Data Studio is a cross-platform database tool for data professionals using on-premises and cloud data platforms on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Azure Data Studio offers a modern editor experience with IntelliSense, code snippets, source control integration, and an integrated terminal. It's engineered with the data platform user in mind, with built-in charting of query result sets and customizable dashboards. For more information about Azure Data Studio, visit What is Azure Data Studio.
Download the latest release
| Platform | Download | Release date | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | User Installer (recommended) System Installer .zip | April 15, 2021 | 1.28.0 |
| macOS | .zip | April 15, 2021 | 1.28.0 |
| Linux | .deb .rpm .tar.gz | April 15, 2021 | 1.28.0 |
For details about the latest release, see the release notes.
Get Azure Data Studio for Windows
Important
Beginning with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 18.7, Azure Data Studio is automatically installed alongside SSMS. Users of SQL Server Management Studio are now able to benefit from the innovations and features in Azure Data Studio. Azure Data Studio is a cross-platform and open-source desktop tool for your environments, whether in the cloud, on-premises, or hybrid.
To learn more about Azure Data Studio, check out What is Azure Data Studio or the FAQ.
This release of Azure Data Studio includes a standard Windows Installer experience and a .zip file.
We recommend the user installer because it doesn't require administrator privileges, simplifying both installs and upgrades. The user installer doesn't require Administrator privileges as the location is under your user Local AppData (LOCALAPPDATA) folder. The user installer also provides a smoother background update experience. For more information, see User setup for Windows.
User Installer (recommended)
- Download and run the Azure Data Studio user installer for Windows.
- Start the Azure Data Studio app.
System Installer
- Download and run the Azure Data Studio system installer for Windows.
- Start the Azure Data Studio app.
.zip file
- Download Azure Data Studio .zip for Windows.
- Browse to the downloaded file and extract it.
- Run
azuredatastudio-windowsazuredatastudio.exe
Get Azure Data Studio for macOS
- Download Azure Data Studio for macOS.
- To expand the contents of the zip, double-click it.
- To make Azure Data Studio available in the Launchpad, drag Azure Data Studio.app to the Applications folder.
Get Azure Data Studio for Linux
Download Azure Data Studio for Linux by using one of the installers or the tar.gz archive:
To extract the file and launch Azure Data Studio, open a new Terminal window and type the following commands:
Debian Installation:
rpm Installation:
tar.gz Installation:
Note
On Debian, Redhat, and Ubuntu, you may have missing dependencies. Use the following commands to install these dependencies depending on your version of Linux:
Debian:
Redhat:
Ubuntu:
Download Insiders build of Azure Data Studio
In general, users should download the stable release of Azure Data Studio above. However, if you want to try out the beta features and send feedback, you can download the Insiders build of Azure Data Studio.
Supported Operating Systems
Azure Data Studio runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux and is supported on the following platforms:
Windows
- Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Windows 8.1 (64-bit)
- Windows 8 (64-bit)
- Windows 7 (SP1)
- Windows Server 2019
- Windows Server 2016
- Windows Server 2012 R2 (64-bit)
- Windows Server 2012 (64-bit)
- Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit)
macOS
Sql Studio Lite
- macOS 10.15 Catalina
- macOS 10.14 Mojave
- macOS 10.13 High Sierra
- macOS 10.12 Sierra
- macOS 11.1 Big Sur
Linux
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.4
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.3
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server v12 SP2
- Ubuntu 16.04
Recommended System Requirements
| Recommended/Minimum | CPU Cores | Memory/RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Recommended | 4 | 8 GB |
| Minimum | 2 | 4 GB |
Check for updates
To check for the latest updates, select the gear icon on the bottom left of the window and select Check for Updates.
Offline environment updates can be applied by installing the latest version directly over a previously installed version. Uninstalling prior versions of Azure Data Studio isn't necessary. The installer updates a currently installed application if present.
Supported SQL offerings
- This version of Azure Data Studio works with all supported versions of SQL Server 2014 (12.x) - SQL Server 2019 (15.x) and provides support for working with the latest cloud features in Azure SQL Database and Azure Synapse Analytics. Azure Data Studio also provides preview support for Azure SQL Managed Instance.
Move user settings
If you're updating SQL Operations Studio to Azure Data Studio and want to keep your settings, keyboard shortcuts, or code snippets, follow the steps below.
If you already have Azure Data Studio, or you've never installed or customized SQL Operations Studio, then you can ignore this section.
Open Settings by selecting the gear on the bottom left and selecting Settings.
Right-click the User Settings tab on top and select Reveal in Explorer
Copy all files in this folder and save in an easy to find the location on your local drive, like your Documents folder.
In your new version of Azure Data Studio, follow steps 1-2, then for step 3, paste the contents you saved into the folder. You can also manually copy over the settings, key bindings, or snippets in their respective locations.
If overriding an existing installation, delete the old install directory before installation to avoid errors connecting to your Azure account for the resource explorer.
Unattended install for Windows
You can also install Azure Data Studio using a command prompt script.
If you want to install Azure Data Studio in the background with no GUI prompts, and you're on the Windows platform, then follow the steps below.
Launch the command prompt with elevated permissions.
Type the command below in the command prompt.
Example:
Note
The example also works with the system installer file.
You can also pass /SILENT instead of /VERYSILENT to see the setup UI.
If all goes well, you can see Azure Data Studio installed.
Uninstall Azure Data Studio
If you installed Azure Data Studio using the Windows Installer, then uninstall the same way you remove any Windows application.
If you installed Azure Data Studio with a .zip or other archive, then delete the files.
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