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SQL code compare

ApexSQL Compare is a tool that can compare files, SQL Server objects, and folders. It can be integrated as an add-in into SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and Visual Studio, or it can be used directly from the command line interface. It can perform a two-way script comparison and create a merged file. It includes three comparison modes that include Character, Line, and Block comparisons, along with the appropriate syntax highlighting.
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SQL code compare

Benefits

  • Two-way SQL code compare

  • SSMS and Visual Studio integration

  • Char-by-char compare

  • Windows Explorer integration

  • Line-by-line compare

  • File and folder compare

  • Block-by-block compare

  • Database object compare

  • Syntax highlighting

  • Ignore script options

  • HTML results report

  • Automation and scheduling

Features

Two-way SQL code compare

Compare two files and/or SQL objects and create a merge script

SSMS and Visual Studio integration

Compare SQL Server objects directly from the Object Explorer and Server Explorer right-click context menus in SSMS and Visual Studio

Character-level highlighting

Visualized character level differences

Color highlight

Customize colors for difference highlights

Three comparison modes

Choose between Character, Line, and Block comparison modes

Ignore script options

Choose ignore options that exclude specific parts of the scripts/objects in the comparison

Recent files quick loading

Quickly load a file from the recent files drop-down list and set the maximum items shown in the recent files list

Folder comparison and synchronization

Use specific set of the comparison options to compare folders and synchronize files between compared folders

Visual themes

Customize the visual appearance with interface themes. Learn more

Testimonials

TELCOSOFT

ApexSQL Compare helps me a lot and as a developer I find it very useful. It helps me to compare SQL code and it makes my job easier. Thank you ApexSQL!

Johan Sebastian Vargas Sogamoso

Pantelis Papadopoulos SA

I am using the ApexSQL Compare to compare side by side long stored procedures and sql scripts I am writing. Very easy to use and very, very helpful! Recommended!

Periklis Kydonakis IT Manager

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Compare SQL code, files and folders in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS).
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