: If budget is a concern, consider free or open-source alternatives. Tools like SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) itself, dbt, or various extensions for VS Code offer robust functionalities for database management and SQL development.

: Understand the pricing and licensing options. Devart usually offers different plans, including a free version with limited functionality, which might suffice for some users.

: Basic T-SQL IntelliSense, code formatting, and a subset of snippets. Visual Studio Marketplace 2. Official 14-Day Free Trial Every download of dbForge SQL Complete includes a 14-day fully functional trial Activation : You do not need a credit card to start the trial. Obtaining the Trial Key : You can generate a trial key directly through the Devart Customer Portal

If you already have a key (trial or purchased), follow these steps to activate it: SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) Visual Studio SQL Complete menu and select Activate Product Enter your Activation Key into the text box.