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Altova DatabaseSpy vs SQL Assistant
Both stand on database documentation tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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DatabaseSpy brings query work, schema design, and data editing into a Windows database client, with charting in Enterprise Edition. Consider the edition features and listed one-time prices alongside the 30-day trial.
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SQL Assistant combines SQL coding assistance, database administration tools, and integrated AI across many database systems. Standard and Professional licenses are sold as one-time purchases, with Professional adding modeling, testing, comparison, and source-control capabilities.
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| Altova DatabaseSpy | SQL Assistant | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | API, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | DatabaseSpy 2026 Professional Edition: €159, paid once | SQL Assistant v14 Standard Edition — 1-user license: $240.31, paid once |
| Plans published | 4 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | altova.com | softtreetech.com |
| On database documentation tools | #18 of 28 | #22 of 28 |
Altova DatabaseSpy: what it does well
- Supports 15 database types.
- Runs queries asynchronously in separate windows.
- Generates complete schema DDL scripts.
- Imports XML and CSV and exports four formats.
- Offers a fully functional 30-day trial.
What to know first
- No free plan is listed.
- Runs on Windows.
- Enterprise Edition is €179, paid once.
- Altova AI subscription is optional.
SQL Assistant: what it does well
- AI supports design, queries, and troubleshooting
- Broad relational database coverage
- Context-aware SQL completion and validation
- Professional edition includes source control
- API available for embedding
What to know first
- No free plan
- Windows-only platform listed
- Professional features are edition-specific
- Licenses require one-time payment
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