SQLPro for MSSQL vs SQLPro Studio

Same developer, different scope. A dedicated SQL Server client vs a multi-database tool.

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Feature Comparison

Feature	SQLPro for MSSQL	SQLPro Studio
Microsoft SQL Server	✓	✓
MySQL / MariaDB	✗	✓
PostgreSQL	✗	✓
SQLite	✗	✓
Oracle	✗	✓
Snowflake	✗	✓
macOS	✓	✓
iOS / iPadOS	✓	✓
Windows	✓	✓
SSH tunneling	✓	✓
Syntax highlighting & autocomplete	✓	✓
Multiple result sets	✓	✓
GO batch separator	✓	✓
Import from CSV / JSON / SQL	✓	✓
Export to CSV / JSON / XML	✓	✓
Dark mode	✓	✓
Focus	SQL Server only	6 databases

When to choose SQLPro for MSSQL

If SQL Server is the only database you work with, SQLPro for MSSQL is a focused tool that does one thing well. It supports the same SQL Server features as SQLPro Studio but as a standalone, lighter-weight application.

SQLPro for MSSQL is also available as a separate purchase on the Mac App Store and iOS App Store, which can be more convenient if you prefer App Store licensing.

When to choose SQLPro Studio

If you work with multiple databases -- for example, SQL Server for your production backend and PostgreSQL for analytics, or MySQL for a legacy system -- SQLPro Studio lets you manage them all from a single app with one license. You get the same SQL Server capabilities plus full support for MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, Oracle, and Snowflake.

Pricing comparison

Both products offer monthly, yearly, and lifetime pricing. SQLPro for MSSQL subscriptions cover SQL Server only. SQLPro Studio subscriptions cover all six database types at a single price -- which can be significantly better value if you need more than one database. Both offer a free trial and a free year for students.

The lifetime license is platform-specific for both products. Monthly and yearly subscriptions include macOS, iOS, and Windows access. If you are currently using SQLPro for MSSQL and want to add PostgreSQL or MySQL support, upgrading to SQLPro Studio is straightforward -- contact support for upgrade pricing.

Shared technology

Both products are built by Hankinsoft Development, Inc. and share the same underlying SQL Server connection engine. The T-SQL parser, autocomplete engine, SSH tunneling implementation, and query execution pipeline are identical. When a bug is fixed or feature is added to the SQL Server layer in one product, it is available in both. This means there is no quality difference in SQL Server support -- the choice is purely about whether you need additional database types.

App Store availability

SQLPro for MSSQL is available as a standalone purchase on the Mac App Store and iOS App Store, which some users prefer for simplified licensing and automatic updates. SQLPro Studio is also available on both App Stores, plus a direct download from the SQLPro Studio website and through Setapp. If you prefer App Store-managed subscriptions, both products support this.

Connection syncing

Both products use iCloud Keychain to sync database connections across your Mac, iPhone, and iPad. If you set up a SQL Server connection in SQLPro for MSSQL on your Mac, it appears on your iPad automatically. The same applies to SQLPro Studio -- and with Studio, your PostgreSQL, MySQL, and other connections sync as well.

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