dbForge Data Compare for SQL Server

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Compare data in SQL Server databases

dbForge Data Compare for SQL Server is your best assistant when it comes to finding differences in the data of two databases, syncing changes from development to production, recovering data from a backup, and migrating data to a target environment with minimal downtime. With Data Compare, you can run quick comparisons, analyze conveniently highlighted diffs, generate comparison reports, and keep your databases in sync.

Detect data diffs in live databases, backups, and scripts folders
Generate T-SQL scripts to update one database with content from another
Restore damaged or missing data from a native backup
Copy lookup data from development databases to staging or production
Deploy changes to SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, and SQL Server on Amazon RDS
Export data comparison results to CSV, HTML, and Excel
Automate reporting and synchronization from the command line
Integrate dbForge Data Compare with SQL Server Management Studio

Meet the killer feature of dbForge Data Compare

Compare the results of custom queries

What if you need flexibility that goes beyond the basic comparison of entire tables and views? What if you need selective comparison output based on your custom requirements? It's easy! The solution lies in the killer feature of dbForge Data Compare - comparison of custom query results. Just like with regular data comparison, you get a simple setup, fast execution, clear output, and instant generation of synchronization scripts.

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Meet the killer feature of dbForge Data Compare

Why choose dbForge Data Compare?

Run quick data comparisons

In our database comparison tool for SQL Server, the workflow is simple. You select a source and a target, adjust a few settings, launch the comparison, and wait for a while to get the results.

Data Compare helps find differences in the following:

Data types such as dates
Tables
Views
Backups
Custom queries
Static data from scripts folders
Data from Azure SQL Database
Data from SQL Server databases installed on Linux

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Manage data comparison results

After you run a comparison, you get the results in a data comparison document, which gives you a clear picture of the identified differences and provides a slew of handy tools to help you manage them.

View data differences for each pair of objects
Filter and sort objects in results
Quickly navigate through SQL Server data differences
Perform full-text data search
View the number of changes per column
Hide unmodified columns to simplify analysis
Select arbitrary columns for display

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Sync data to a target database

The Data Synchronization Wizard will guide you through deploying differences to your target database. It includes a bunch of options to make your SQL Server data synchronization safe and flawless.

Generate T-SQL synchronization scripts for review or deployment
Migrate individual records, groups of records, or all SQL Server data differences
Toggle synchronization direction to apply data changes to both databases
Roll back changes on error
Get warnings on possible problems prior to SQL Server data synchronization

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Export data comparison reports

If necessary, the identified differences can be documented in compelling comparison reports.

Generate SQL Server data comparison reports in the Excel, HTML, and CSV file formats
Include actual data in reports
Report on selected objects only
Generate comparison reports from the command line

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Automate recurring tasks

Recurring comparison and synchronization tasks should be automated where possible to help you do less manual work and focus on more important matters at hand. That's why dbForge Data Compare has a few automation tricks to help you out.

Save comparison project settings for reuse
Use the command-line interface to automate routine synchronization operations
Save comparison and synchronization settings as command-line execution files (.bat) and run them whenever you need to
Schedule the execution of .bat files with Windows Task Scheduler

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Integrate Data Compare into SSMS

dbForge Data Compare is available both as a standalone application and as an add-in for SQL Server Management Studio. Thus, if you are a long-term SSMS user, you can easily integrate Data Compare into it and perform your comparison and synchronization tasks directly from the IDE.

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dbForge AI Assistant: Your smart companion for faster and easier SQL management

Context-aware query generation

With dbForge AI Assistant, you don't need to write your SQL queries from scratch. Open the chat, attach your database to provide context, and tell the Assistant what you would like to achieve. It will create a valid SQL query based on your requirements that you can copy to the SQL Editor window, modify, and execute.

AI Assistant helping to write an SQL query

Conversion of natural language to SQL

You don't have to know SQL to work with databases. Just write what you want to do in plain text, and the Assistant will translate your prompt to SQL that you can execute and get the expected result. Moreover, dbForge AI Assistant supports multiple languages, making your work easier and more efficient.

Query optimization

The AI Assistant can help you improve the performance of your SQL queries and reduce resource consumption by suggesting optimization opportunities. Just ask it to review your SQL and explain how it may be optimized—and it will deliver.

SQL explanations

Want to understand the logic behind an SQL query? Ask the AI Assistant to explain it to you, and it will provide a line-by-line breakdown with detailed clarification of what each clause, condition, or function is used for.

SQL troubleshooting

If your SQL does not perform as expected, dbForge AI Assistant will help you pinpoint issues and suggest improvements. Just paste your query in the chat and ask the Assistant to review it and find issues—and it will explain what is wrong and provide helpful advice.

AI chat

If you want to learn more about SQL, the AI chat is there for you. You can ask the Assistant about any SQL-related matter, and it will deliver detailed answers, suggest best practices, and provide examples. Moreover, dbForge AI Assistant is integrated with the documentation portal, which ensures accuracy and clarity.

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Key features:

Comparison of tables/views
Rich comparison options
Custom schema mapping
Comparison report generation
Command-line interface
Scripts folder support
SQL Server backups comparison

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Key features:

Support for all schema objects
DB properties comparison & sync
Snapshots comparison
Tables & views comparison
Rich customization options
Custom mapping

Version control comparison
SVN, TFS, GIT, Hg support
Native backups comparison
Static data comparison
Command-line interface

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Frequently asked questions

What is a SQL data compare tool?

A SQL data compare tool is a utility that compares the data stored in two databases to identify differences and, if needed, synchronize them.

How do I compare data in two SQL Server databases?

To compare data in two databases, you can use a SQL Server database comparison tool, for example, dbForge Data Compare. Its intuitive wizard will guide you through the process, from selecting databases for comparison to setting the comparison and mapping options. After the comparison is finished, you will get the results in a clear visual format with differences highlighted and various management options available.

What is the difference between SQL data comparison and SQL schema comparison?

A SQL data comparison tool focuses on the contents of tables in databases, while a schema comparison tool compares database objects such as tables, views, and stored procedures.

Can I compare SQL Server data without using an online SQL comparison tool?

Absolutely. You can try dbForge Data Compare for SQL Server, which works both as a standalone desktop tool and an SSMS add-in.

Can dbForge Data Compare generate T-SQL synchronization scripts?

Yes. dbForge Data Compare for SQL Server can generate T-SQL synchronization scripts based on the differences it finds between the source and target databases.

Can I compare custom SQL query results?

Yes. dbForge Data Compare for SQL Server allows you to compare the results of custom SQL queries instead of entire tables. This is useful when you want to compare aggregated data, joined data from several tables, or data returned by views or stored procedures.

Can I automate SQL Server data comparison?

Yes. If you are using dbForge Data Compare for SQL Server, you can generate a command-line data comparison script and, optionally, a synchronization script, and include them in your CI/CD pipeline to run database comparisons on demand or on schedule.

Can dbForge Data Compare compare data between on-premises SQL Server and cloud databases?

Absolutely. dbForge Data Compare supports a variety of SQL Server versions as well as Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, Amazon RDS, and Heroku Cloud. You can compare data between an on-premises database and a cloud database, or between two cloud databases.

Does dbForge Data Compare work with Azure SQL Database and Amazon RDS?

Yes. dbForge Data Compare supports Azure SQL Database and SQL Server on Amazon RDS.

Can I compare data from SQL Server backups?

Certainly. dbForge Data Compare for SQL Server supports comparing not only databases but also backups and scripts folders. You only need to select Backup as the source and target type and run the comparison.

How do DBAs and developers use SQL data comparison tools?

Developers use SQL Server data compare tools to:

Verify application changes against test environments
Validate migration scripts
Ensure data consistency and integrity across the entire database development lifecycle

DBAs use data compare tools to:

Maintain data consistency across different environments
Validate backups, migrations, and deployments
Troubleshoot issues

Is dbForge Data Compare available as an SSMS add-in?

Yes. dbForge Data Compare can be used as an SSMS add-in, allowing you to compare SQL Server databases directly within the SSMS environment.

What can you compare with dbForge Data Compare?

Source type	Supported?	Use case
SQL Server tables	Yes	Find row-level differences
SQL Server views	Yes	Compare view output
Native backups	Yes	Restore missing or damaged data
Scripts folders	Yes	Compare static data
Custom queries	Yes	Compare filtered result sets
Azure SQL Database	Yes	Sync cloud database data
Amazon RDS for SQL Server	Yes	Compare managed SQL Server data
Heroku Cloud	Yes	Compare and sync cloud database data