Open Source phpMyAdmin AlternativesTop Database Management Tools and other similar apps like phpMyAdmin

The best open source alternative to phpMyAdmin is DBeaver. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to phpMyAdmin and loads of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to phpMyAdmin are HeidiSQL, MySQL Workbench, Beekeeper studio and DbGate.

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  1. DBeaver icon
     391 likes

    A comprehensive, open-source database management tool ideal for developers and administrators. It supports various databases via JDBC drivers, offers extensive plugins and tools like ER diagrams, data migration, and metadata editing, while being ad-free and portable. Usability and extensibility are key features.

    217 DBeaver alternatives

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    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Eclipse
    • Flatpak
    • Java
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  2. HeidiSQL icon
     254 likes

    Provides powerful tools for viewing, editing MySQL, MariaDB, Microsoft SQL, and PostgreSQL databases, with privacy features, portability, no ads, and a dark mode.

    147 HeidiSQL alternatives

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    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  3. MySQL Workbench icon
     270 likes

    MySQL Workbench is a unified visual tool for database architects, developers, and DBAs. MySQL Workbench provides data modeling, SQL development, and comprehensive administration tools for server configuration, user administration, and much more.

    143 MySQL Workbench alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  4. Open Source SQL Editor and Database Manager for MySQL, SQL Server, Postgres, Redshift, Sqlite and more.

    132 Beekeeper studio alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2020

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • MySQL Community Edition
    • MariaDB
    • Microsoft SQL Server
    • CockroachDB
    • PostgreSQL
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  5. DbGate icon
     35 likes

    DbGate is cross-platform database manager. Simple and effective, allowing to work with many various databases simultaneously - SQL and NoSQL.

    197 DbGate alternatives

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    Since

    • Since 2022

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  6. Adminer icon
     92 likes

    Adminer (formerly phpMinAdmin) is a full-featured database management tool written in PHP. Conversely to phpMyAdmin, it consist of a single file ready to deploy to the target server. Adminer is available for MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, MS SQL and Oracle.

    74 Adminer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
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  7. TablePro is a free, open-source database client for macOS and iOS. It connects to MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, MongoDB, Redis, SQL Server, Oracle, ClickHouse, DuckDB, Cassandra, and more using native drivers (no JDBC).

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    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Homebrew
    • iPhone
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  8. drawDB icon
     21 likes

    DrawDB is a robust and user-friendly database entity relationship (DBER) editor right in your browser. Build diagrams with a few clicks, export SQL scripts, customize your editor, and more without creating an account.

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    • Since 2024

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  9. Sequel Pro icon
     133 likes

    Sequel Pro is a fast, easy-to-use Mac database management application for working with MySQL databases.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  10. LibreDB Studio is a browser-based database client that is installed next to the database rather than on each user's machine. It runs as a single container, a Helm chart, an OpenShift operator, a native package (Homebrew, Snap, deb, rpm, winget), a desktop build for Linux, or...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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  11. Efficient browser-based tool for database management, designed for simplicity and versatility. Features include a user-friendly query editor, powerful data management capabilities, and a flexible connection manager supporting Postgres, MySQL, and SQLite.

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    • Since 2024

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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  12. Seaquel icon
     2 likes

    Seaquel is a cross-platform database GUI that makes working with databases fast and intuitive. Connect to MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, SQLite, and more through a modern interface built for both individual developers and teams.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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