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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/resources/how-we-ensure-transparency/) [Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) Active Query Builder ## What is Active Query Builder? Active Query Builder is a component for business applications which helps users without any SQL experience to work with SQL queries and get data fast. With Active Query Builder, users can get a clear view of database schema and design SQL queries with natural point-and-click actions rather than tedious typing. It works with dozens of database servers, supports lots of SQL dialects and development environments. Programmers get full control over the user's queries to deny unauthorized data access. ## What is Active Query Builder used for? [Database](https://www.capterra.com/database-management-software/) Overall rating Based on 15 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive \- Neutral \- Negative \- Starting price CA$199 Flat Rate, One Time Free trial available Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Do you work for Active Query Builder?[Manage this product listing](https://digitalmarkets.gartner.com/get-listed/claim-bx?url=https://www.activedbsoft.com&name=Active Query Builder) ## Compare with a popular alternative Capterra selects software alternatives based on relevant features, verified user reviews and user interactions. Placement may be influenced by client status. ### Active Query Builder 4.7 (15) VS. [4.6 (2,222)](https://www.capterra.com/p/146652/Airtable/reviews/) Starting Price CA$199 Flat Rate, One Time Starting Price $20 Per User, Per Month Free Trial Free Version Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version Ease Of Use 4.2 (15) Ease Of Use 4.4 (1,975) Value For Money 4.8 (13) Value For Money 4.5 (1,506) Customer Service 4.7 (15) Customer Service 4.4 (1,432) ## Active Query Builder alternatives [Microsoft SQL Server](https://www.capterra.com/p/1417/SQL-Server/) [4.6 (1,975)](https://www.capterra.com/p/1417/SQL-Server/reviews/) Starting price $13748.00 Per User, Per Month [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/1417/SQL-Server/) [MySQL](https://www.capterra.com/p/11482/MySQL/) [4.6 (2,094)](https://www.capterra.com/p/11482/MySQL/reviews/) Starting price $2000.00 Per User, Per Month [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/11482/MySQL/) [Microsoft Access](https://www.capterra.com/p/233275/Microsoft-Access/) [4.4 (205)](https://www.capterra.com/p/233275/Microsoft-Access/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/233275/Microsoft-Access/) Highest Rated [Google Cloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/268690/Google-Cloud-Platform/) [4.7 (2,262)](https://www.capterra.com/p/268690/Google-Cloud-Platform/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/268690/Google-Cloud-Platform/) [View all alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/176087/Active-Query-Builder/alternatives/) ## Features Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically. Multiple Programming Languages Supported 5.0 (1) 100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Run stored procedures and queries in multiple programming languages, such as JSON, Java, Python, Ruby, Perl, and SQL Data Dictionary Management Stores definitions of the data elements and their relationships (metadata) and how they are retrieved for the user Data Migration Move from one database to another, or upgrade the version of database software being used Relational Database Management Database management based on relationships between data Active Query Builder 4 features Stores definitions of the data elements and their relationships (metadata) and how they are retrieved for the user Move from one database to another, or upgrade the version of database software being used Run stored procedures and queries in multiple programming languages, such as JSON, Java, Python, Ruby, Perl, and SQL Database management based on relationships between data Get Advice We can help you find the software with the features you need. Features 4.8 (15) 4.8 Based on 15 reviews ## Pricing Value for money 4.8 (13) Free Trial Basic CA$199.00 Flat Rate,One Time Value for money 4.8 (13) 4.8 Based on 13 reviews Connect with a Capterra advisor for a free 15-minute consultation Get a personalized software list aligned to your business needs with guidance from our expert advisors. Our team has helped 1 million+ businesses like yours find options that fit their needs. ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 4.7 (15) Support - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat Training - In Person - Live Online - Webinars - Documentation - Videos Deployment - Web - Android - iPhone/iPad Typical users - Freelancers - Small businesses - Mid size businesses - Enterprises Customer Service 4.7 (15) 4.7 Based on 15 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 4.7 Based on 15 reviews Filter by rating 5(10) 4(5) 3(0) 2(0) 1(0) Mentioned topic Sorted by most recent AJ Alvin J. President Computer Software ### "Great Database querying tool" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 3.0 3.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 3.0 3.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 January 11, 2024 I have used AQB for 20 years or so since it's inception. Once the product is installed and working it is a great development tool. I jusst wish they would make nuget.org for the release / licenssed version. Pros The user interface is fantasticc and the software is one of a kind in the market. Cons Since Nuget has become popular it always goes into demo mode when I clone a git repository and Visual Studio updates the Nuget packages. This is because they store the DEMO versions on nuget.org. This is HORRIBLE! I have to go through headache after headache trying to get out of demo mode. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. PC Pierre C. Software Developer Accounting ### "Best Tool for Query Design" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 July 23, 2020 I have use it for 10+ year. It is integrated in our software product and will stay there for long. Pros This is the most powerful query designer I have come across. It let you build visually with all the intricacies of the SQL dialect such as UNION queries, sub-queries and so on. Very easy to use. Save a lot of time. Cons As far as we use it, I do not see anything missing. Whenever we want to try news ideas, we always find it useful. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. AU Anonymous User Software Developer Computer Software ### "Well worth the price" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 February 19, 2020 Pros Our users appreciate the easy query building, and we appreciate that we spent almost zero time implementing. Cons After several years of using this in our winforms application, I can't think of a negative aspect. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. JR Jason R. Developer Computer Software ### "10 Years Use & Still Going" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 January 22, 2020 It has always been straight forward and the support is excellent on the rare occasions we have needed it Pros This component is brilliant for all sorts of reporting we use it daily and do extremely complex SQL reports across MSSQL, PSQL, MySQL and ODBC. IOt just works and I have never had an exception with it Cons It would be great it it were adaptive to Embarcadero/Dev Express Skins that would be very cool Reasons for choosing Active Query Builder It was a lot cheaper and did a better job! Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. RM Ralf M. Chief software architect Program Development ### "Very useful to give non IT professionals the ability to create queries." 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 May 28, 2019 We have developed software for a specific industry. This industry uses our software to manage their services, goods receipts, goods issues and invoices. Of course, good reporting is also required. Unfortunately, we were unable to meet the very different reporting requirements of all our customers. At the same time, it was impossible for our customers to write SQL statements themselves because they are not IT professionals. By using AQB we were able to integrate a visual component into our program that allows our customers to create queries without SQL knowledge, but only by drag-and-drop. By hiding or renaming database objects, we were able to hide unimportant tables for the user or give fields more understandable names for the user. By the way: you can also add a ToolTip to fields. We have received a very positive response from our customers. Our program has received a significant added value through the integration of AQB. Pros Before we chose AQB, we tested several other programs of this kind. We were convinced by the following points: + The integration into our program was really very simple and took less than 10 minutes. + You can change the names of database objects and fields using a mapper. For example, database objects can be hidden from the end-user or more user-friendly names can be assigned. (By the way, that's a big point for us.) + The user interface can be adapted very well and with little effort. + The Visual Designer can also be used intuitively by "normal end-users" after a very brief introduction. + In the very few cases in which we needed support, we were helped very quickly and competently. The support was so fast that it reminds more of a chat than an e-mail conversation. Cons I've really been thinking for a few minutes about what to put in this field. But there is really nothing here that I could criticize. Maybe the documentation isn't perfect, but the software is so intuitive and the support is really good. Then I can do without a documentation that is 100%. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. PS Pavel S. developer Computer Software ### "Good but undocumented" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 3.0 3.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 5/10 May 16, 2019 Pros Good interface, a lot of features, rich object model. Cons No documentation for the version 3. Support team answers quickly though. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. SD Stephane D. CEO Computer Software ### "The best SQL component" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 3.0 3.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 February 15, 2019 SQL Parsing. Dynamic SQL query building. Visual SQL query building. Pros Fully complete to work with SQL. Visual component. Possibilitiy to parse and change query by program. Cons Modify SQL Query by the code is not so easy. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor February 19, 2019 Hello, Stephane! Thank you for your rewiew. I am fully agree with you that programmatic SQL query modification is tricky in the current version and this also leads to UI limitations. So, this will be the main improvement in the next major version. It will be available this year. DH David H. President, CEO Information Technology and Services ### "Active Query Builder - a great tool to have in your pocket!" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 December 31, 2018 We have been using AQB for about 2 years and are very satisfied with both the product and support we have received. It is an extremely flexible and intuitive solution for business application development where users need full featured SQL functionality to address their data needs. I would recommend it to anyone who needs to add a robust, dependable SQL tool to their applications. Pros Out of the 'box', Active Query Builder is very easy to implement for our application/integration use cases. Both its drag and drop functionality and the ability to customize the interface for our users' needs saves us a lot of time and effort for integrating SQL query building, parsing, and editing functionality into our products. The ability to build and manage a query as text and as a visual representation for complex queries is bonus for our users. Cons We encountered a few bugs with DB2 syntax but after contacting customer support and it was quickly remedied in a subsequent version. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. MW Matthias W. Developer Computer Software ### "Active Query Builder VCL Edition" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 October 12, 2018 Pros \- easy to implement - intuitive UI - excellent database support - DevExpress support Cons \- feature of other Active Query Builder versions should be ported to VCL edition Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. GV Gert V. Senior Web Developer Information Technology and Services ### "The go-to visual query designer" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 September 5, 2018 Our company has been using the Query Builder application for four years at the time of writing. The application is robust enough to create and manipulate a wide array of queries yet intuitive so that clients who have never created a SQL query before can manipulate their data and generate accurate summaries of their data in minutes. Should any error occur, a support team that sets the standard in speed and professionalism is a mere email away. Overall, a highly recommended application Pros \-> A very powerful query designer with an easy to use interface -> Greatly adaptable to fit a whole range of applications and custom user requirements -> The product is constantly updated and improved in meaningful ways -> Exceptional customer support and feedback, to put it lightly Cons \-> There are usually minor bugs with larger updates, but these are always quickly squashed Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. 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