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Redgate SQL Doc vs TechWriter for Databases
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.
Paid Windows
SQL Doc focuses on documenting relational database structures with lineage and dictionary features. Its Windows-only availability and annual per-user pricing are key considerations for prospective teams.
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TechWriter for Databases focuses on turning supported database structures into editable reference documentation. Buyers should weigh its Windows-only availability and one-time license cost against its broad database and output-format support.
Visit TechWriter for DatabasesThe facts
| Redgate SQL Doc | TechWriter for Databases | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | 1 Year Subscription: $303 a year | TechWriter Complete subscription license: $49 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | red-gate.com | techwriter.me |
| On database documentation tools | #27 of 27 | #23 of 27 |
Redgate SQL Doc: what it does well
- Documents relational databases
- Includes data lineage
- Provides a data dictionary
- 14-day trial listed
- Annual subscription for one to four users
What to know first
- Windows platform only
- No free plan
- Starts at $303/user/year
- Trial lasts 14 days
TechWriter for Databases: what it does well
- Supports seven listed database systems
- Generates PDF, HTML, XML, and other formats
- Combines supported databases in one document
- Descriptions can be edited and expanded
- Includes a data dictionary
What to know first
- Windows is the only listed platform
- No free plan is available
- Database license costs $179, paid once
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