Sql: Server Studio For Mac Link
Your Mac is not a second-class citizen anymore. Have a tip? Share your favorite Mac SQL Server tool in the comments below.
However, Microsoft does want you to use SQL Server on a Mac. Their solution is . The #1 Tool: Azure Data Studio (The Official Replacement) Azure Data Studio is a free, open-source, cross-platform desktop tool designed for modern database development. It runs natively on macOS (Intel and Apple Silicon).
Encrypt=true; TrustServerCertificate=true; Only use TrustServerCertificate=true in development, not production.
| Tool | Best For | Mac Native? | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Modern, beautiful UI with inline editing | Yes (Apple Silicon) | | DBeaver | Universal database support (MySQL, Postgres, Oracle, etc.) | Yes | | DataGrip (JetBrains) | Heavy-duty refactoring and code analysis | Yes | | Beekeeper Studio | Open-source, simple, and fast | Yes |
If you're a developer, use . If you're a DBA, use Azure Data Studio . If you're a power user who loves GUI tools, buy TablePlus . And only if you're maintaining a SQL Server 2008 R2 instance should you fire up a Windows VM.
In your connection string or settings, add:
All of these connect to SQL Server via Microsoft's JDBC or ODBC drivers. Connecting from a Mac often fails due to SSL encryption . Unlike SSMS on Windows (which often tolerates self-signed certs), Mac tools are stricter.
Your Mac is not a second-class citizen anymore. Have a tip? Share your favorite Mac SQL Server tool in the comments below.
However, Microsoft does want you to use SQL Server on a Mac. Their solution is . The #1 Tool: Azure Data Studio (The Official Replacement) Azure Data Studio is a free, open-source, cross-platform desktop tool designed for modern database development. It runs natively on macOS (Intel and Apple Silicon).
Encrypt=true; TrustServerCertificate=true; Only use TrustServerCertificate=true in development, not production.
| Tool | Best For | Mac Native? | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Modern, beautiful UI with inline editing | Yes (Apple Silicon) | | DBeaver | Universal database support (MySQL, Postgres, Oracle, etc.) | Yes | | DataGrip (JetBrains) | Heavy-duty refactoring and code analysis | Yes | | Beekeeper Studio | Open-source, simple, and fast | Yes |
If you're a developer, use . If you're a DBA, use Azure Data Studio . If you're a power user who loves GUI tools, buy TablePlus . And only if you're maintaining a SQL Server 2008 R2 instance should you fire up a Windows VM.
In your connection string or settings, add:
All of these connect to SQL Server via Microsoft's JDBC or ODBC drivers. Connecting from a Mac often fails due to SSL encryption . Unlike SSMS on Windows (which often tolerates self-signed certs), Mac tools are stricter.