dotConnect vs SQLPro Studio

dotConnect is a suite of ADO.NET data providers for.NET applications and websites that need direct access to databases and cloud services. It connects to SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, DB2, InterBase, Microsoft Access, Firebird, Salesforce, Dynamics 365, and QuickBooks Online. Providers support SQL commands, stored procedures, transactions, and connection pooling. A Visual Studio database explorer and Entity Developer integration support visual ORM modeling; the SQL Server provider also works with Visual Studio Code and JetBrains Rider. That provider lists Windows, Linux, and macOS support with.NET Framework,.NET Core, and.NET 5 through 10 compatibility. Secure connections can use SSL, SSH, or HTTPS tunneling. The Express edition is free, offers basic connectivity, and is limited to.NET Framework. A full 30-day trial has no limits and requires no card. Developer licenses are perpetual, with listed prices from $219.95, paid once.

SQLPro Studio is a native database management application for querying relational databases and managing their data. It supports MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, SQLite, Oracle, Snowflake, and Amazon Redshift, plus connections to services including Amazon RDS, Azure SQL, Google Cloud SQL, Heroku Postgres, and DigitalOcean Managed Databases. Its query editor offers syntax and error highlighting, autocomplete, query history, and simultaneous result sets. Users can browse and edit table data, change table structures visually, and import or export CSV, JSON, SQL, and XML. Connections can use SSH tunnels with password or key authentication and SSL/TLS encryption. The maker says credentials are stored in iCloud Keychain on Apple devices and Android Keystore on Android. Pricing is paid, with a 7-day trial and no general free plan. An approved student license is free for one year. Website subscriptions cover multiple platforms for one user, while lifetime licenses cover one platform.