dbForge is divided into four lines of DBMS-specific tools, dedicated to Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle Database, and PostgreSQL.
Besides the key DBMS, the compatibility of each line may cover related databases and cloud services. For instance, dbForge tools for MySQL are also fully compatible with MariaDB, dbForge tools for SQL Server can be used with Azure SQL databases, and dbForge tools for PostgreSQL also support Amazon Redshift.
Yes, dbForge follows the try-before-you-buy principle. Paid dbForge tools are available for a free trial in their top editions, so that you can explore their capabilities to the fullest extent.
The traditional duration of a free trial for dbForge tools is 30 days. There are a couple of exceptions whose trial constitutes 14 days (e.g., dbForge SQL Complete and dbForge AI Assistant).
After the trial expires, you can either purchase a license or switch to the free Express edition (in case it is available for your particular tool).
dbForge Studio for SQL Server, dbForge Source Control, and dbForge Studio for MySQL can be integrated with the most popular version control systems, including Azure DevOps Server (previously known as Team Foundation Server), Apache Subversion (SVN), TFVC, Git (including GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket), Mercurial (Hg), Perforce (P4), and SourceGear Vault.
The paid editions of dbForge products are far more advanced feature-wise than any given free database development tool. You can explore them during a free trial, which typically lasts 30 days, with just a couple of exceptions.
Some dbForge products are available in free Express editions with basic sets of features that stack up against the competition quite well.
Finally, some dbForge products are offered completely free of charge.
dbForge offers both perpetual licenses and subscription-based licenses for its tools. A perpetual license enables the unlimited use of a tool and includes a specified period of support and free product upgrades. A subscription-based license provides access to a tool for the duration of the subscription, after which the tool becomes inaccessible unless the subscription is renewed.
Yes, you can always contact support with any product-related questions.
dbForge tools include multiple security-oriented features such as secure connections via SSH/SSL and flexible management of users and permissions.
dbForge Documentation Center is a perfect place to explore all the subtleties of dbForge products, with comprehensive step-by-step tutorials covering every use case.
The official Devart blog is yet another great place to get detailed tutorials, from the basics of database management to more sophisticated cases.
If you prefer videos over articles, check the Devart YouTube channel with an abundance of tutorials involving dbForge tools.
dbForge Studio for SQL Server, dbForge Source Control, and dbForge Studio for MySQL offer integration with the most popular version control systems, while dbForge SQL Tools include a number of add-ins that can be integrated into SSMS and Visual Studio.
Database application development tools by dbForge deliver quite a few features for database migration - you are free to choose the one that best meets your needs. Examples include data import and export, database comparison and synchronization, and creation of a database copy in the specified target environment.