Should I use SQL Server Express or developer?

Which is better SQL Server developer or express?

What is the difference between the SQL Server Express Edition and the Developer Edition? Both editions are free editions, but the Express edition has limited functionality whereas the Developer Edition does not have any limitations compared with an enterprise.

Should I use SQL Server Express?

SQL Server Express is a good solution for smaller database loads and is very often used as a back end for small applications that run on a single machine. It can be used for smaller shared databases but the limitations often force multi-user databases to use a paid version of SQL Server.

Which SQL Server edition should I use?

You should consider SQL Server 2016 if… You're an independent software vendor (ISV) – because 2016 Service Pack 1 gave you a lot of Enterprise features in Standard Edition. This meant you could write one version of your application that worked at both your small clients on Standard, and your big clients on Enterprise.

When should I use SQL Express?

SQL Server Express, Microsoft's free database edition, can be utilized in the Azure Cloud by installing on an Azure Virtual Machine (VM) – for developing small server-driven applications. It can also be utilized for any production database that is sized at or below the current SQL.