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SQL Test

Paid#12 of 28 in Database Testing Tools

SQL Test: A focused T-SQL testing add-in for SQL Server teams working in SSMS. Ranked #12 of 28 in Database Testing Tools by our editors (7.6/10); pricing: 28-day trial; best for SQL Server developers using SSMS.

7.6/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.6 / 10
Pricing
28-day trial
Best for
SQL Server developers using SSMS
Free plan
No
Paid from
$303/user/yr
Facts checked
21 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Runs T-SQL unit tests directly inside SQL Server Management Studio
- Uses tSQLt with rollback transactions, mocks, and isolated testing
- Adds SQL Cop static-analysis tests and built-in example tests
Where it doesn't
- Windows-only coverage limits platform flexibility
- Annual pricing starts at $303 per user
- Focused on SQL Server environments rather than broader database coverage

Our verdict on SQL Test

SQL Test is a Windows add-in for SQL Server Management Studio that helps database developers write and run unit tests in T-SQL. It uses the tSQLt testing framework and is designed for SQL Server teams working with SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines, SQL Server on Amazon Virtual Machines, Google Cloud SQL for SQL Server, and SQL Server on Google Cloud Virtual Machines. Its fit is particularly strong for developers who want database testing within an existing SSMS workflow rather than a separate testing environment.

Testing depth is the main strength. SQL Test runs tests in transactions that roll back changes, helping isolate test execution from persistent database changes. It can mock tables, triggers, and constraints, which supports focused tests for stored procedures and other database logic. Developers can author tests in T-SQL, run them in SSMS, and view results in the SQL Test interface. Built-in example unit tests provide a starting point, while SQL Cop static-analysis tests add database development checks alongside unit testing. Test execution is self-hosted, and the product also supports data quality checks.

The published plan is straightforward: SQL Test costs $303 per user per year with annual billing, and there is no free plan. A 28-day free trial provides an evaluation period. The single plan includes the SSMS add-in, T-SQL test authoring, and SQL Cop static-analysis tests. SQL Test is a sensible choice for SQL Server developers who already work in SSMS and need focused T-SQL testing with isolation features. Teams seeking cross-platform coverage or a broader database-testing tool should consider alternatives, since this product is Windows-only and centered on SQL Server workflows.

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SQL Test pricing

Plans 28-day trialPaid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 21 Sep 2026.

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SQL Test fact sheet

Free plan	No
Paid from	$303/user/yr
Database support	SQL Server; Azure SQL Database; SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines; SQL Server on Amazon Virtual Machines; Google Cloud SQL for SQL Server; SQL Server on Google Cloud Virtual Machines
Schema migration tests	Not verified
Stored procedure tests	Yes
Data quality checks	Yes
Test execution	Self_hosted
Test language	T-SQL
Free trial	28 days
Deployment	Desktop, Self-hosted
Platforms	Windows
Support	Community, Docs, Tickets
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Pricing	28-day trial (source)
Website	red-gate.com
Facts checked	21 Sep 2026

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