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T-SQL formatter for SSMS - stylesql.com

· 2 days ago

SQL Server teams that live in SSMS and want consistent T-SQL formatting buy this. Teams on other IDEs, other SQL dialects, or needing vendor support and security documentation do not.

Confidence

Medium. Based on 10 public sources. No independent reviews or StyleSQL pricing found; evidence is mostly vendor-published.

Ratings

  • Value for moneyNo StyleSQL pricing found in sources
  • Ease of use
  • Feature depth
  • Support qualitySolo vendor; support quality not evidenced
  • Security posture

Pricing

Not disclosed

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Free tierYes

Best for

  • SQL Server shops standardizing T-SQL style
  • DBAs cleaning legacy stored procedures
  • SSMS power users wanting auto-format on paste
  • Developers formatting queries without leaving SSMS

Not for

  • MySQL, Postgres, and Oracle shops: T-SQL only
  • Azure Data Studio or VS Code users
  • Enterprises needing SOC 2 or support SLAs
  • Buyers wanting a vendor with a real team

Gotchas - check before you buy

medium

Solo vendor: email support depends on one developer's availability and health.

medium

No public pricing in pages reviewed; confirm license cost and renewal terms before purchase.

low

SSMS lock-in: moving to Azure Data Studio or VS Code leaves the formatting behind.

low

Enterprise buyers find no security page, certifications, or vendor risk documentation.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Formats T-SQL on click, paste, or execute inside SSMS.
  • Batch-formats every stored procedure, view, and function with a review step.
  • Custom rules cover indentation, casing, and line breaks.
  • Offers three formatter engines and automatic formatting triggers.
  • Changelog updated through April 2026; active development.

Cons

  • Works only in SSMS and only formats T-SQL.
  • One-person company creates bus-factor and continuity risk.
  • Security page returns a 404; no public security documentation.
  • No StyleSQL pricing appears in the sources reviewed.

Sources & method

- 10 sources - No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

official x6review x1security x1news x2

Key stats

  • Ease of use: 4/5

    Rating

  • Not disclosed

    Starting price

  • 10

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money. No StyleSQL pricing found in sources
  • Ease of use: 4/5. Formats on click, paste, execute, and context menu
  • Feature depth: 4/5. Batch-format all objects, three engines, custom rules
  • Support quality. Solo vendor; support quality not evidenced
  • Security posture: 2/5. No security page; the URL returns a 404
  • 9+ years Vendor experience Building SSMS extensions (SQL Shades, VersionSQL)
  • 1 person Team size Solo developer at Wrism Innovations
  • Apr 2026 Latest changelog Signs of active development
  • Yes Free tier Listed among free SSMS productivity add-ins

Pricing

Free tier: Yes

Security

No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

What users say

Independent user feedback is thin; one Reddit thread debates auto-formatting taste in SSMS rather than StyleSQL itself.

“I know some developers will say using auto-formatting is a crutch/bad practice yada yada yada but I like it”
Reddit, r/SQLServer

Alternatives

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Full analysis

Based on 10 public sources. No independent reviews or StyleSQL pricing found; evidence is mostly vendor-published.

SSMS-only T-SQL formatter from a solo vendor. Buy it for SQL Server shops. Look elsewhere for other IDEs or dialects.

Methodology

Based on 10 public sources. No independent reviews or StyleSQL pricing found; evidence is mostly vendor-published.

Read how a report is made.

Sources

  1. Features | StyleSQL — SQL formatter for SSMSstylesql.com
    official
  2. Changelog | StyleSQL — SQL formatter for SSMSstylesql.com
    official
  3. Customizable Formatting | StyleSQLstylesql.com
    official
  4. Auto-format on Paste | StyleSQLstylesql.com
    official
  5. StyleSQL homepagestylesql.com
    official
  6. StyleSQL security page (returns 404)stylesql.com
    security
  7. Top 5 Free Add-ins to Boost SSMS Productivitysqlshades.com
    news
  8. Reddit: SSMS 21 formatter discussionreddit.com
    review
  9. Erin Stellato LinkedIn post (one-person company, 9+ years)linkedin.com
    news
  10. VersionSQL pricing (sibling product)versionsql.com
    official

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