DbGate

DBGate has been a real game changer for my workflow. I work daily with multiple databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis and for a long time I relied on separate client applications for each of them. While that setup worked, it consumed too many system resources and made my workflow less efficient.

After trying several alternatives, I finally found DBGate, and it delivers exactly what I was looking for. It provides reliable multi-database support in a single, lightweight application without compromising performance. Everything runs smoothly, and managing both SQL and NoSQL databases in one place has significantly simplified my daily work.

If you’re handling multiple database systems, DBGate is definitely worth considering.

DBGate is a very solid database client, especially if you work with multiple database engines. I regularly use it with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and MySQL, and switching between them is smooth and intuitive.

The UI is clean, performance is good even on large schemas, and features like query editor, data browsing, and schema management are well thought out. Compared to heavier tools, DBGate feels fast and lightweight while still being powerful.

Definitely a good alternative to tools like DBeaver or DataGrip, especially if you prefer a simpler and faster workflow.

DbGate has become my go-to database tool. I love how clean and intuitive the UI is; it makes navigating complex schemas feel effortless. The filters are especially well-implemented and save me a lot of time daily.

The only thing missing for my specific workflow is the ability to view/convert bytes to string format easily. Adding a conversion toggle for that would make the tool perfect. Even without it, this is easily the best DB manager I’ve tried. Great work!

After trying TablePlus, I switched to DBGate and honestly, it’s been a game-changer. It’s free, super stable, and has all the features I need. I use it on both my Mac and Linux machines, and it just works—no fuss. The best part? I can instantly search for columns, even in huge tables. That alone saves me so much time when dealing with messy databases. The only minor downside is that managing connections could be a bit smoother, but it’s really not a dealbreaker. If you’re tired of clunky database tools, give DBGate a shot. It’s reliable, fast, and just makes life easier. Highly recommend!

DbGate has become my "go to choice" when it comes to SQL Clients.

• It offers the "data first" approach I was looking for, closer to Excel than a Database Manager/SQL Editor.
• It has a clean presentation that allows me to quickly identify relationships between tables, set filters, etc.
• It has a consistent look across all platforms.
• You can self host in a docker container, with identical interface as the desktop app. This is very important for me, as (for example) CloudBeaver is way behind DBeaver in presentation and functionality.
• The community version should be enough for most people.

My only caveat so far: the premium version (with cool features) is a suscription model, currently 12$/month. It may be reasonable, but I just can't have another suscription stacking up. I would probably pay something up to $100 (in a one-time payment) to unlock the Premium version to support the developers, but definitely won't susbscribe.

I asked for "best database management (with many database type support, including legacy OracleDB) as a docker container" to gemini, DbGate is recommended on the first list.

A quick docker compose later... looks like I'm going all in with DbGate, it even supports legacy like Cassandra, MSSQL, Redis, and more!