A data management and development tool with connectivity to popular cloud and on-premises databases.
Publisher’s description
What is Azure Data Studio?
Azure Data Studio is an open-source database program for Windows from Microsoft Corporation. It ranks 14th by popularity among databases in this catalogue. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as EXE (Inno Setup). The main installer is 148.4 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 344,508 times. The source code on GitHub (microsoft/azuredatastudio) has 7,678 stars. Similar programs include MariaDB, HeidiSQL and Beekeeper Studio.
Project description on GitHub: “Azure Data Studio is a data management and development tool with connectivity to popular cloud and on-premises databases. Azure Data Studio supports Windows, macOS, and Linux, with immediate capability to connect to Azure SQL and SQL Server. Browse the extension library for more database support options including MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Large user base
Cons
- No update for more than a year
- Source repository archived
In short: Azure Data Studio is an open-source database tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Azure Data Studio safe to download?
- The file is served by download.microsoft.com; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
A02BF0950D03DB1F11C3A46189302C79046F850F51D859239D63F82170D25D2D· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the microsoft/azuredatastudio repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on August 15, 2022.
- Actively maintained10
- Code review10
- No known vulnerabilities10
- Security policy10
- Licence declared10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Dependency update tool10
- No binaries in the repository7
- Pinned dependencies5
- Branch protection3
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Restricted token permissions0
- Fuzzing0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.52.0Latest | June 18, 2025 | 148.4 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Microsoft.Azure.DataStudio -echoco install azure-data-studio -yazuredatastudio-windows-user-setup-1.52.0.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Microsoft Corporation
- Category
- Databases
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/microsoft/azuredatastudio
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.52.0
- Released
- June 18, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- January 27, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 344,508
- GitHub stars
- 7,678
- GitHub forks
- 994
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Microsoft.Azure.DataStudio
- Chocolatey package
- azure-data-studio
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Azure Data Studio free?
Yes. Azure Data Studio is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Azure Data Studio safe to download?
The download comes from download.microsoft.com; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Azure Data Studio with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Azure Data Studio be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Azure Data Studio run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Can I use Azure Data Studio without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Azure Data Studio?
MariaDB, HeidiSQL, Beekeeper Studio, SQLite and Dolt. The alternatives page compares them.
