SQL Server 2019 Developer Edition is one of the most powerful tools available for database professionals, offering the full feature set of the Enterprise edition at no cost for development and testing purposes. Whether you are a student learning T-SQL or a senior architect building a complex proof-of-concept, this edition is the gold standard for local environments. Why Choose SQL Server 2019 Developer Edition?

You cannot run production workloads. You cannot sell access to a database running on Developer Edition. For learning, testing, QA, and development only.