Is MS SQL Server free?

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Microsoft SQL Server Express is a version of Microsoft's SQL Server relational database management system that is free to download, distribute and use. It comprises a database specifically targeted for embedded and smaller-scale applications.

Is there a free version of MS SQL Server?

SQL Server 2019 Express is a free edition of SQL Server, ideal for development and production for desktop, web, and small server applications.

Is SQL server free or paid?

With the introduction of SQL Server 2016 Microsoft has made the SQL Server 2016 Management Studio a free download (still you need a 'license' and agree with the terms, but you do not have to pay Microsoft any money).

Does Microsoft SQL Server cost money?

Microsoft has not changed the price of SQL Server since SQL Server 2012 went to a core-based licensing model. Here's the retail pricing for SQL Server 2019: SQL Server Enterprise Edition: $7,128 per core. SQL Server Standard Edition: $1,859 per core.

Is SQL server free for commercial use?

Reality: While SQL Server is a completely free product, it is also completely capable of legally being used for production workloads. The licensing allows you to include SQL Server Express as a part of your own products, and many ISVs (Independent Software Vendors) do just that.

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