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SQL Data Dictionary

Paid#17 of 27 in Database Documentation Tools

SQL Data Dictionary: A focused Windows utility for structured SQL Server and Azure SQL documentation. Ranked #17 of 27 in Database Documentation Tools by our editors (7.5/10); pricing: Paid; best for windows users needing straightforward data dictionaries.

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At a glance

Editor score
7.5 / 10
Pricing
Paid
Best for
Windows users needing straightforward data dictionaries
Database coverage
Relational
Facts checked
21 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Generates PDF, HTML, and XML database documentation
- Covers tables, views, procedures, functions, keys, indexes, and dependencies
- Lets users edit descriptions for documented database objects
Where it doesn't
- Windows-only desktop utility
- Focused on relational database documentation
- Single User License requires one license per user

Our verdict on SQL Data Dictionary

SQL Data Dictionary is a Windows desktop utility for documenting Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL Database environments. It suits users who need structured, downloadable database documentation rather than a hosted catalog or collaboration workspace. The product covers tables, views, stored procedures, functions, indexes, keys, and column-level details, while its description editor lets users add documentation to database objects.

The published pricing details show a paid Single User License with a starting price of 199.99. This plan includes full email support and free upgrades to future versions. One license is required per user, making the licensing model straightforward for individual users and smaller teams that need defined ownership of access.

Documentation output is the product’s main strength. SQL Data Dictionary generates PDF, HTML, and XML files, reports column-level data types, primary keys, and defaults, and documents indexes plus foreign and primary keys. It also shows dependencies involving views, stored procedures, and functions, providing useful coverage for a relational data dictionary and basic data lineage needs. The trade-off is a narrow platform and ecosystem fit: it is Windows-only and focused on SQL Server and Azure SQL Database documentation. Choose it for direct, exportable database reference material; teams seeking a broader catalog, collaboration workspace, or wider platform coverage should consider an alternative.

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SQL Data Dictionary pricing

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SQL Data Dictionary fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Not verified
Database coverage	Relational
Data lineage	Yes
Data dictionary	Yes
Schema history	Not verified
Deployment	Not verified
Single sign-on	Not verified
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows
Support	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Paid (source)
Website	sqldatadictionary.com
Facts checked	21 Sep 2026

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