SQL Data Dictionary
SQL Data Dictionary is Windows software for generating documentation from relational SQL Server databases, including Azure SQL Database.
What SQL Data Dictionary is
SQL Data Dictionary is Windows software for generating documentation from relational SQL Server databases, including Azure SQL Database. It records schema information for tables, views, procedures, and functions down to column-level details. Generated documents can include indexes, foreign and primary keys, and references to use by stored procedures and functions. You can produce PDF, HTML, or XML output. An included editor allows descriptions to be added to database objects directly in the database. The product supports data dictionaries and data lineage. SQL Data Dictionary requires .NET Framework 4.8 or later. It is paid, with a Single User License priced at $149.99, paid once. One license is required per user, and that license includes full email support plus free upgrades to future versions.
Good
- Documents tables, views, procedures, and functions
- Exports PDF, HTML, or XML files
- Includes data lineage and data dictionary support
- Editor adds database object descriptions
- Free upgrades and full email support included
Watch out
- Windows only
- Requires .NET Framework 4.8 or later
- One license required per user
- Costs $149.99, paid once
Who it suits
It suits Windows users who need structured documentation for SQL Server relational databases, including Azure SQL Database. It is also relevant when data lineage, editable object descriptions, and multiple document formats are required.
Verdict
SQL Data Dictionary focuses on detailed SQL Server documentation, with column-level coverage and several export formats. Its Windows requirement, .NET dependency, and per-user paid licensing should be considered first.
Plans and prices
From SQL Data Dictionary's own pricing page, checked 4 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| SQL Data Dictionary Single User License | $149.99, paid once | One license required per user · Full email support · Free upgrades to future versions · ~~$199.99~~ $149.99 USD |
The facts
Each one read from SQL Data Dictionary's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Azure compatibility
- The product is compatible with Azure SQL Database.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Description editor
- An included editor lets users add descriptions to database objects directly in the database.checked 4 Oct 2026
- License terms
- The maker states that one license is required per user.checked 4 Oct 2026
- .NET requirement
- The product requires .NET Framework version 4.8 or later.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Objects documented
- Documentation can cover tables, views, procedures, and functions down to column-level details.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Output formats
- It can generate PDF, HTML, or XML documentation.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- The product generates database documentation for SQL Server databases.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Schema details
- Generated documentation includes indexes, foreign and primary keys, and usage by stored procedures and functions.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Support and upgrades
- The license includes full email support and free upgrades to future versions.checked 4 Oct 2026
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