DB Designer Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to DB Designer for Linux and since it's discontinued a lot of people are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is MySQL Workbench, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to DB Designer and 16 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to DB Designer are DbVisualizer, Skipper, pgModeler and Vertabelo.

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  1. MySQL Workbench icon
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    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.

    122 MySQL Workbench alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  2. Skipper icon
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    Skipper, previously ORM Designer, is a visualization tool and a code generator for favourite ORM frameworks (Doctrine ORM, Doctrine2 ORM, Propel ORM and CakePHP). Application allows to edit ORM models in graphical interface and then export them directly to standardized and...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  3. Vertabelo icon
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    Online tool for visual database design. This one web application support seven major database engines: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, SQLite, Oracle 11g, IBM DB2 and HSQLDB.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  4. dbForge Studio for MySQL is the universal MySQL and MariaDB client for database management, administration and development. With the help of this intelligent MySQL client the work with data and code has become easier and more convenient.

    101 dbForge Studio for MySQL alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  5. Oracle SQL Developer Data Modeler is a free graphical tool that simplifies data modeling tasks. Using Oracle SQL Developer Data Modeler users can create, browse and edit, logical, relational, physical, multi-dimensional, and data type models.

    15 SQL Developer Data Modeler alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  6. DbSchema icon
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    DbSchema is a visual database design & management tool. It can connect to any SQL, NoSQL or Cloud database via JDBC drivers. The tool includes features such as Relational Data Browse, Visual Query Builder, Interactive Layouts, Data Generator and more.

    56 DbSchema alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. The SQL Power Architect data modeling tool was created by data warehouse designers and has many unique features geared specifically for the data warehouse architect. It allows users to reverse-engineer existing databases, perform data profiling on source databases, and...

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  8. Aqua Data Studio is a multiple-platform, integrated development environment (IDE) for data. It provides benefits to a variety of data-centric roles, allowing them to manage a wide range of data sources.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  9. GenMyModel icon
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    GenMyModel is an online modeling plateforme for UML, BPMN2, Database, Flowchart and more. It supports realtime collaboration, centralized model repository, versioning and full traceability.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
     
  10. Luna Modeler icon
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    Luna Modeler is an easy-to-use database design tool for your favorite relational databases. Effortlessly design and visualize your database structures, generate SQL scripts, and create interactive documentation.

    19 Luna Modeler alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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