+| **Express** <sup>2</sup> | `Express` | [!INCLUDE [ssexpress-md](../ssexpress-md.md)] edition is the entry-level, free database, ideal for learning and building desktop and small server data-driven applications. This unified edition includes SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT), machine learning integration, and Full Text Search. It's the best choice for independent software vendors, developers, and hobbyists building client applications. If you need more advanced database features, [!INCLUDE [ssnoversion-md](../ssnoversion-md.md)] Express can be seamlessly upgraded to other higher end editions of [!INCLUDE [ssnoversion-md](../ssnoversion-md.md)].<br /><br />[!INCLUDE [ssnoversion-md](../ssnoversion-md.md)] Express LocalDB is a lightweight version of Express edition that has all its programmability features, runs in user mode and has a fast, zero-configuration installation and a short list of prerequisites. |
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