# SQL Complete Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is SQL Complete the right Database solution for you? Explore 85 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/233932/SQL-Complete/reviews --- SQL Complete 4.6 (85) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/233932/SQL-Complete/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Reviews of SQL Complete Ease of use 4.7 Customer Service 4.4 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews PS PETR S Data ArchitectInformation Technology and Services, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “SQL Complete provides context-aware suggestions that are more accurate and helpful than the default SQL Server tools, especially when working with complex queries or large schemas.“ March 18, 2026 BS Brandon S Procurement OfficerFinancial Services, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “In larger databases with many objects, the autocomplete suggestion list can sometimes become quite long, which makes it a bit harder to quickly find the exact table or column you’re looking for.“ March 5, 2026 EY Emily Y Database EngineerHealth, Wellness and Fitness, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Significantly boosts productivity, helps reduce errors, speeds up writing complex queries, and makes navigating large databases much easier.“ July 16, 2025 EE Eric E IT ConsultantHigher Education, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “I've had to maintain too many other people's code where the aliases are crap, the formatting is non-existant and the experience of working on the code is painful.“ November 25, 2025 PS PETR S Data ArchitectInformation Technology and Services, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “It streamlines SQL development by reducing repetitive tasks and improving code accuracy.“ March 18, 2026 志弘 莊 CTOInformation Services, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The aspect I liked least about SQL Complete was the inconsistent stability and the frequent emergence of serious bugs immediately following a version update.“ December 6, 2025 HH Henry H ConsultantTelecommunications, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “The code snippets collection is a huge time-saver, allowing me to insert frequently used code blocks with just a few keystrokes.“ July 15, 2024 RW Ryan W Senior Software ArchitectInformation Technology and Services, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “Reported a bug and got a response 6 months later to try the new version, bug still existed, so that was mildly annoying.“ June 28, 2025 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 85 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use 志弘 莊. CTO Information Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Essential Tool, Needs Modern AI Upgrade." December 6, 2025 4.0 It greatly assists SQL writing via superior IntelliSense.However, in this AI era, the complete lack of any AI related features is a clear and notable shortcoming that hinders its future value. Pros What I liked most about SQL Complete was undeniably the highly effective and intelligent IntelliSense and code completion feature. Cons The aspect I liked least about SQL Complete was the inconsistent stability and the frequent emergence of serious bugs immediately following a version update. Review Source Response from Devart December 15, 2025 Thank you for your feedback on our product. It will help us get better! CH Chris H. Software Engineer Hospitality Used the software for: 2+ years ### "As Complete as it gets for an extension" November 29, 2025 5.0 Extremely positive experience using this tool. I was first introduced to this at the start of my SQL education, and it has proven a mainstay tool in my development through the years. Always iterating and making things better and better, there's no way I could imagine not using this tool as long as I am expected to work with SQL. Pros SQL Complete is exactly what is implied by the name, a complete plugin tool that offers everything you need to be efficient in database work. Query History alone saves you the cost of the subscription many times over in a year, and that's before talking about any of their other tools. The price to performance ratio of this tool cannot be understated. Support has always been fantastic and quick, and their ability to develop for the latest versions of SSMS is second to none. Coming from other tools like SSMS Boost that are no longer updating just proves how much there is need for a tool with the options of SQL Complete at the competitive price it's offered at. Cons The only knock I have is that Query History does not naturally transfer when upgrading to the latest supported version of SSMS. Alternatives considered [Redgate Monitor](https://www.capterra.com/p/141452/SQL-Monitor/) Reason for choosing SQL Complete A better selection of tools at a better price. Review Source Response from Devart December 15, 2025 Thank you for your feedback on our product. It will help us get better! PS PETR S. Data Architect Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Long time SQLComplete user" March 18, 2026 5.0 My overall experience with SQL Complete has been excellent. It streamlines SQL development by reducing repetitive tasks and improving code accuracy. The advanced IntelliSense and formatting tools make writing complex queries much easier. Pros The standout feature for me is the advanced IntelliSense. SQL Complete provides context-aware suggestions that are more accurate and helpful than the default SQL Server tools, especially when working with complex queries or large schemas. Cons SQL Server Management Studio generates SQL with square brackets. The bracket removal is still missing from the SQLComplete formatter. Review Source Response from Devart April 7, 2026 Thank you for your feedback on our product. It will help us get better! JMP José Manuel P. Technical Lead Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Don't pay for this technology stuck in the past." March 11, 2025 1.0 Too expensive for the features it offers Pros The query history in SSMS that store all the queries you made. Cons The performance using the machine and servers resources and the poor integration with Azure Review Source Response from Devart April 1, 2025 Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on dbForge SQL Complete. We truly appreciate your input, as it helps us improve our product and better serve our users. We’re glad you find the query history feature in SSMS useful. Regarding your concerns about performance and Azure integration, we are continuously working on optimizing resource usage and enhancing compatibility with cloud environments, including Azure. BS Brandon S. Procurement Officer Financial Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A Great Tool for Improving SQL Productivity in SSMS" March 5, 2026 5.0 Pros What I liked most about SQL Complete is how much it improves productivity when working in SSMS. The intelligent auto-completion, query formatting, and code snippets make writing SQL much faster and help keep queries clean and consistent. It integrates seamlessly into the SSMS editor and makes navigating database objects much easier, especially when working with larger schemas. Cons In larger databases with many objects, the autocomplete suggestion list can sometimes become quite long, which makes it a bit harder to quickly find the exact table or column you’re looking for. Initial indexing of very large databases can also take some time. Review Source Response from Devart April 7, 2026 Thank you for your feedback on our product. It will help us get better! EE Eric E. IT Consultant Higher Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A critical tool for my code documentation and cleanliness" November 25, 2025 5.0 SQL Complete, for me, is a very focused tool - I use it mostly to do one thing: improve my code formatting so that my work is readable to others. I've had to maintain too many other people's code where the aliases are crap, the formatting is non-existant and the experience of working on the code is painful. SQL Complete gives me comfort that I'm not doing the same to future users. Pros In order of value: Code formatting, code completion, refactoring ability. For me, properly formatted code is a critical form of code documentation, and SQL Complete does it brilliantly. The code completion is a quality-of-life tool, as is the refactoring, both of which make it more pleasureable to do the work. Cons The upgrade notifications can feel a little frequent, but I appreciate the clear priority DevArt is giving to the product - it's certainly not a secondary priority for them. Alternatives considered [dbForge Studio for MySQL](https://www.capterra.com/p/239795/dbForge-Studio-for-MySQL/) Reason for choosing SQL Complete it was streamlined, and a single-focused tool. Review Source Response from Devart December 1, 2025 Thank you for your feedback on our product. It will help us get better! MA Masoom A. Application and Systems Support Analyst Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "SQL Complete by Devart " August 27, 2025 5.0 Overall, SQL Complete has become an essential part of my workflow. It’s easy to use, powerful, and takes away much of the repetitive hassle that comes with writing SQL. I’d highly recommend it to anyone who works with SQL regularly Pros SQL Complete by Devart is an incredibly useful tool that makes working with SQL much easier and more efficient. I’ve found it to be intuitive, reliable, and a real time-saver when writing queries. The autocomplete and code formatting features are especially helpful, reducing errors and speeding up query writing. It also improves readability, which makes reviewing or sharing scripts much smoother. Cons As for what I like least. Honestly, there isn’t much to dislike about SQL Complete. It does exactly what it’s designed to do, and it does it very well Alternatives considered [Redgate Monitor](https://www.capterra.com/p/141452/SQL-Monitor/) Reason for choosing SQL Complete It looked very straightforward and easy to use. Review Source Michael H. CTO Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great productivity Tool for SQL Development" August 10, 2025 5.0 My experience with dbForge SQL Complete has been really great. It has become an indispensable part of my daily work in Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio, greatly improving both speed and accuracy when writing and managing queries. The tool integrates seamlessly into my workflow and has never failed to be ready for the latest SSMS updates, which I highly value. Its intelligent features consistently save time and reduce errors, making my SQL development process far more efficient. The SQL query history feature saved me uncountable times... Pros \- Significant boost in productivity through intelligent code completion, smart JOIN suggestions, and customizable snippets - Always up-to-date and fully compatible with the latest versions of SSMS - Advanced code formatting and refactoring tools that improve code quality and maintainability - Execution history safeguards work Cons None. The product meets and exceeds my expectations. So I have nothing bad to say about the product. Review Source Response from Devart August 20, 2025 Thank you for your feedback on our product. It will help us get better! JFE Juan Fernando E. Sr Computer Software Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Super tool to make work easier" September 25, 2025 5.0 In conclusion, SQL Complete is a highly recommended tool for developers and database administrators looking to increase their productivity and quality in SQL management. Pros What I liked most about SQL Complete is its smart autocompletion and how well it integrates with SSMS. Unlike the basic autocompletion found in SQL Server, this tool understands context: when you type a JOIN, it automatically suggests related columns; when you use aliases, it recognizes tables without having to type the full name, and it even suggests functions and parameters. Cons I also noticed that in very large databases, it can become a bit slower in terms of performance, especially when loading metadata for autocompletion. And, although the tool is intuitive, it has a steep learning curve at first to take full advantage of its potential (snippets, style configuration, query history, etc.). Review Source MK Maarten K. Senior Software Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Must have extension to SSMS" December 16, 2025 5.0 Love it and would not want to miss it. Have been postponing fully moving over to SSMS 22 until SQL complete is available :-) Pros The Autocomplete functionality is a lot better than SSMS built-in. I also like the very customizable SQL formatter and the code navigation tools. Cons It adds a bit to the SSMS start-up time, which is understandable, but still. Also, sometimes triggering an autocompletion (or not) is a bit confusing. Review Source Response from Devart January 8, 2026 Thank you for your feedback on our product. It will help us get better! MT Markus T. Self employed Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "SQL complete review" March 10, 2025 4.0 it is a very good tool that saves me a lot of time and work when working with SQL databases via the MMSC Pros From the SQL Complete Module I most often use the Snippets Manager Cons Snippets manager don't work properly after restoring a database on instance at first time. Reconnecting the instance is mostly resolving the behavior Review Source Response from Devart April 1, 2025 Thank you for your feedback on our product. It will help us get better! LG Levent G. Sn Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great product" March 12, 2025 5.0 Pros Helps to writing SQL fast. Aliases are great. Cons Everything is okay. There is no cons at this time. Review Source Response from Devart April 1, 2025 Thank you for your feedback on our product. It will help us get better! VB Victor B. SQL Server Developer Computer Software Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "It's worth it" December 31, 2024 4.0 Good tool, I recommend it to all SQL Server developers. Pros It makes your life easier. Code Completion is very useful and more powerful than the SSMS native intellisense. It helps to see the table definition by hovering over the mouse over the object. Cons Sometimes I use system databases like tempdb and #temptables and the code completion does not work even if I go to refresh suggestions. Review Source Response from Devart January 6, 2025 Thank you for your feedback on our product. It will help us get better! TS Terry S. Owner Software Engineer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "SQl Complete Helps Me Daily" July 16, 2024 5.0 I have used this for over 5 years now and have valued it as a good tool. Pros I enjoy using this with templates and statement completion. Syntax review. Cons Don't have any complaints with this at this time. Review Source TP Tony P. Dynamics NAV Developer Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "This is the best out of the 3 professional tools that I've used" October 7, 2021 5.0 Pros The ease and speed is what I like most about this application. I use it, primarily, to write and format SQL codes. I love that it has an execution history. I don't often use it but it's very convenient when the need arise. The other tools that I've used, for the same purpose, is Toad for SQL and Apex SQL. It's been too long since I've used Toad for SQL but its performance was comparable to SQL Complete. It's setup and features, however, was too many and too complex. Code formatting with SQL Complete is instantaneous vs Apex SQL which appears to run in a separate process and takes several seconds just to format. I tend to write and test several SQL statements on the same page thus I find it very useful that I can execute the current statement that my cursor is on rather than having to highlight it first. Cons One of the biggest feature that I use often and am forced to use a different package for that's missing from this app is the ability to copy the SQL statement so that I can use it in C#. I format the statement to make it easier to read but want to keep that formatting when converting to C# so I use a string builder to do something like below. When debugging, it's convenient to copy the sb output preformatted as well thus I don't have to reformat it. Imagine having to do that for over 20 lines of code, it becomes cumbersome hence I'm forced to use Apex SQL which has the feature that I needed. sb.AppendLine("SELECT \* FROM Table") sb.AppendLine(" WHERE Field = 'something'") Switched from [ApexSQL](https://www.capterra.com/p/210351/ApexSQL/) Performance and ease of use Review Source WK WIll K. Data Engineer Retail Used the software for: 2+ years ### "SQL Complete is a must for Frequent SSMS users" March 27, 2024 5.0 Overall I would recommend to anyone that is a data engineer or is constantly coding in a database editor like SSMS. Pros The ease to create custom snippets. I also love that you can customize the formatting. It really helps with keeping everything consistent and easy to read. I find that it takes me have the time to open existing procedures, creating new ones. Hovering over a table name and getting its fields is really useful. So is getting the description of functions and what parameters are needed. It really saves time when developing. Cons Little things like when you update the product if you editted an existing snippet you have to go back and re edit it. And it can be pricey if you don't use SSMS all the time. Review Source PD Paul D. IT Director Real Estate Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Good alternative to Redgate SQL Prompt" June 13, 2023 5.0 Speed up coding of SQL scripts Pros It is quick. The result grid functions (sum, etc) are great Cons The cache can be slow to update and I'm never sure whether I am supposed to Refresh Local Cache or Reset Suggestion Cache so end up doing both. SQL Prompt will complete the Group By for you which SQL Complete doesn't. Reason for choosing SQL Complete Results grid function Review Source kM kieran M. Security and Infrastructure Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Users find it a lifesaver" June 13, 2023 5.0 Pros Installs fine and users find it very useful Cons The software requires admin to update and doesn't seem an easy way around this apart from asking an admin to update the software Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Senior BI Developer Leisure, Travel & Tourism Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great SQL development and productivity tool with SSMS" April 13, 2022 5.0 Pros It materially improves SQL coding development time with autocomplete, templates and other various code snippets. In addition the code formatting also helps with readability. It also enhances the SSMS tool with colour coding, saving open tabs etc to also improve productivity. Cons There's nothing I could suggest that could be improved. Review Source AC Amit C. Project Manager Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Sql server not complete without SQL Complete" March 14, 2024 5.0 I would renew every year as long as its within budget. Pros Snippets - i like to get information quickly from sql server and for that i create my own snippets that I can run within seconds. Cons Nothing specific, just its little expensive. Review Source RG Roy G. CTO Financial Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great product for real SQL Developers" October 14, 2021 5.0 We write SQL all day, every day. SQL complete helps a lot. Also allows new employees to learn the system and naming convention much more quickly. Pros Intellisense works great. The intellisense build into SSMS does not work for databases with a lot of tables and fields. Automatic Joins for ON clause. If you use recommended naming convention for your SQL Server tables, SQL Complete is awesome. Cons Assigning keys to users. We have a team of 14 users. SQL Complete web admin pages does not allow me to name each user. Because it checks, it the admin screen could also have a last time the key was used. Review Source DP Dominika P. BI Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Recommendation" March 14, 2024 5.0 Pros Automatic refilling columns and join of two and more tables. Very good job with subselects. Cons Settings of SQL formatter is complicated. Preset options are missing. Review Source RJ Rick J. Team Lead, Operations Government Administration Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great tool if your employer pays for it" March 14, 2024 5.0 Great tool overall, certainly improves my productivity in SSMS. Pros It makes writing SQL queries a breeze, keeps a full history of past executed queries, helps organize databases in SSMS. Cons Certain query syntax isn't supported directly in the intellisense enhancements, the price makes it difficult to get into personally but is well worth it in an enterprise. Reason for choosing SQL Complete Best feature set for the price. Demo provided a good amount of time to get used to it. Review Source MN Martin N. Analyst Real Estate Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Every damn time there's an upgrade some new problem appears" October 12, 2021 3.0 Pros It has a lot of good features that helps the development Cons Every damn time there's an upgrade some new problem appears,, it is a hazzle and I curse myself every time I decide to upgrade instead of ignoring the upgrade It is often slow, and sometimes it doesn't make any suggestions at all Review Source AR Adam R. Support Supervisor / Operational Analyst Consumer Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Solid tool for what I've used it for" October 6, 2021 5.0 I don't use all of the features of this tool and I'm certain that there are other features and functionality that would help even more but I have basically used this as a tool for making writing queries faster. Pros I like that it speeds up the construction of queries by offering prompts for references to attributes that are either available in the tables you're referring to or the attributes that you've already included in other selects and joins. It helps to maintain consistent syntax throughout the query creation, and speeds up the process of troubleshooting. Cons I haven't hit any negatives yet. It just works. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Related categories [Source Code Management](https://www.capterra.com/source-code-management-software/)[Database](https://www.capterra.com/database-management-software/)