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SQLyog vs Toad for SQL Server
Both stand on database administration 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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Choose SQLyog if you need a desktop interface for MySQL or MariaDB administration with visual query tools, synchronization, and scheduled backups. Look elsewhere if you require a free plan or native Mac binaries; Linux and Unix use is documented through Wine.
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Visit Toad for SQL Server The facts
| SQLyog | Toad for SQL Server | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | SQLyog: $299, paid once | Not published |
| Plans published | 1 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | webyog.com | quest.com |
| On database administration tools | #21 of 34 | #34 of 34 |
SQLyog: what it does well
- Compares and synchronizes database schemas and data.
- Builds queries visually and profiles SELECT queries.
- Schedules MySQL backups.
- Exports results in five formats, including CSV and Excel.
- Supports SSH tunneling and TLS 1.3 for SSL connections.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- The perpetual license starts at $299 per user.
- Tunneling features are limited to Professional, Enterprise, and Ultimate editions.
- Webyog does not provide native Mac OS X binaries.
Toad for SQL Server: what it does well
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