Fast, native SQL Server client for macOS. SQL login, Microsoft Entra ID, Kerberos or NTLM — no drivers. T-SQL editor, objects explorer, in-grid editing, export.
I’m a mobile dev, but I regularly find myself having to dive into SQL Server databases - writing queries, throwing together stored procedures, or just analyzing some data.
If you work on a Mac, you probably know the pain: dealing with MS SQL usually means a miserable setup involving Remote Desktops (RDP/Citrix), spinning up VMs, or wrestling with bloated, electron-heavy tools. I just wanted something that felt like good old SQL Server Management Studio, but built from the ground up as a proper, native Mac app.
NSSM is built for anyone who isn’t a full-time database admin, but occasionally needs to jump into SQL Server, run a quick query, check something, and get back to what they were doing.
⚡ Pure Swift: 100% native macOS app. Blazing fast, minimal RAM usage, and zero Electron or Java bloat.
🔌 Zero driver setup: No painful ODBC/JDBC configurations. Just download and you’re ready to roll.
🔐 All the login methods: Connect however you need to—SQL login, Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), Kerberos, or NTLM.
I’d love to hear what you guys think. What features would be deal-breakers or must-haves for your workflow?