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 Adminer, HeidiSQL, MySQL Workbench and Beekeeper studio.

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  1. DBeaver icon

    DBeaver

     369 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.

    168 DBeaver alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Eclipse
    • Flatpak
    • Java
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    Comments about DBeaver as an Alternative to phpMyAdmin
    Guest
    Positive
    -2

    phpMyAdmin has a terrible user interface and it's a pain to learn. DBeaver it's quite straight forward, easy to learn and use. It's also a lot more powerful.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • DBeaver is Freemium and Open SourcephpMyAdmin is Free and Open Source
  2. Adminer icon

    Adminer

     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.

    63 Adminer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
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    Comments about Adminer as an Alternative to phpMyAdmin
    Top Positive Comment
    agileidea
    1

    phpMyAdmin isn't bad, but I much prefer using something like Adminer which is super easy to setup and use.

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    0

    Do not administrate databases

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    It's super easy to setup and use.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 5 comments
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    • Adminer is Free and Open SourcephpMyAdmin is also Free and Open Source
    • Adminer is LightweightphpMyAdmin is not according to our users
  4. HeidiSQL icon

    HeidiSQL

     249 likes

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

    117 HeidiSQL alternatives

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about HeidiSQL as an Alternative to phpMyAdmin
    acosta-edgar
    Negative
    0

    Not web based, and not even multi-platform

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    RemovedUser
    Positive
    0

    Very fast, easy of use , well organized with colors and icons and ready queries

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    HeidiSQL icon
    • HeidiSQL is Free and Open SourcephpMyAdmin is also Free and Open Source
    • HeidiSQL is Lightweight and Privacy focusedphpMyAdmin is not according to our users
  5. MySQL Workbench icon

    MySQL Workbench

     268 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.

    113 MySQL Workbench alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about MySQL Workbench as an Alternative to phpMyAdmin
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    Workbench is a standalone app. phpMyAdmin is a web based app. Completely different.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    -11

    DBeaver is a standalone app. phpMyAdmin is a web based app. Completely different.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    MySQL Workbench icon
    • MySQL Workbench is Free and Open SourcephpMyAdmin is also Free and Open Source
    • MySQL Workbench is LightweightphpMyAdmin is not according to our users
  6. Beekeeper studio icon

    Beekeeper studio

     38 likes

    Open Source SQL Editor and Database Manager for MySQL, SQL Server, Postgres, Redshift, Sqlite and more.

    100 Beekeeper studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • MySQL Community Edition
    • MariaDB
    • Microsoft SQL Server
    • CockroachDB
    • Amazon Redshift
    • PostgreSQL
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    Comments about Beekeeper studio as an Alternative to phpMyAdmin
    acosta-edgar
    Negative
    0

    Looks like a great product, but it is not web based.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Beekeeper studio icon
    Beekeeper studio icon
    • Beekeeper studio is Freemium and Open SourcephpMyAdmin is Free and Open Source
  7. DbGate icon

    DbGate

     28 likes

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

    168 DbGate alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Comments about DbGate as an Alternative to phpMyAdmin
    acosta-edgar
    Positive
    0

    it is well and frequently maintained, offers lots of security options, it can be used in many more ways than phpMyAdmin, including as a web application, and it supports many database engines.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    DbGate icon
    • DbGate is Freemium and Open SourcephpMyAdmin is Free and Open Source
    • DbGate is LightweightphpMyAdmin is not according to our users
  9. drawDB icon

    drawDB

     20 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.

    34 drawDB alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  11. Outerbase Studio icon

    Outerbase Studio

     9 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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  12. WhatTheDuck icon

    WhatTheDuck

     11 likes

    WhatTheDuck is an open-source web application built on DuckDB. It allows users to upload CSV files, store them in tables, and perform SQL queries on the data.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  13. Sequel Ace icon

    Sequel Ace

     12 likes

    Sequel Ace is the "sequel" to longtime macOS tool Sequel Pro. Sequel Ace is a fast, easy-to-use Mac database management application for working with MySQL & MariaDB databases.

    75 Sequel Ace alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  14. SQuirreL SQL icon

    SQuirreL SQL

     56 likes

    SQuirreL SQL is an open-source Java SQL Client program that will allow you to view the structure of a JDBC compliant database, browse the data in tables, issue SQL commands etc.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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