The Best HeidiSQL AlternativesTop Database Management Tools and other similar apps like HeidiSQL

HeidiSQL is described as 'Supports MySQL, MariaDB, Microsoft SQL, and PostgreSQL for data viewing, editing, and exporting with no tracking and offline capabilities' and is a very popular database management tool in the development category. There are more than 100 alternatives to HeidiSQL for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Self-Hosted apps. The best HeidiSQL alternative is DBeaver, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like HeidiSQL are MySQL Workbench, phpMyAdmin, DataGrip and drawDB.

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Supports MySQL, MariaDB, Microsoft SQL, and PostgreSQL for data viewing, editing, and exporting with no tracking and offline capabilities.

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HeidiSQL alternatives page was last updated Feb 15, 2025
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  1. DBeaver icon

    DBeaver

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    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.

    162 DBeaver alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Eclipse
    • Flatpak
    • Java
    DBeaver screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Clean design

    Features

    1.  Database Management Tool
    2.  Data export/import
    3.  Multiple DataBase
    4. PostgreSQL icon  PostgreSQL support
    5.  Autocompletion
    6.  ER Diagrams
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Built-in viewer
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Import CSV Data
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Portable

    DBeaver VS HeidiSQL

     
    Comments about DBeaver as an Alternative to HeidiSQL
    Most Recent Comment
    Guest
    Positive •Nov 2, 2015
    6

    Offers same thing, a little bit confusing at the first time tho.

    Guest
    Positive •Dec 13, 2015
    5

    Works great with different databases and also available on Linux

    Kinsley Kixor
    Positive •Oct 13, 2023
    0

    Opting for this tool proved to be among the most advantageous choices we made for the project. Thanks to its implementation, we experienced a substantial boost in our productivity and work pace.

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    • Most users think DBeaver is a great HeidiSQL alternative.

    • DBeaver is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to HeidiSQL.

    • DBeaver is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to HeidiSQL.

    • DBeaver is Freemium and Open SourceHeidiSQL is Free and Open Source
  2. MySQL Workbench icon

    MySQL Workbench

     265 likes
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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.

    109 MySQL Workbench alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    MySQL Workbench screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Spell Checking
    3.  GUI Designer
    4.  Desktop Application

    MySQL Workbench VS HeidiSQL

     
    Comments about MySQL Workbench as an Alternative to HeidiSQL
    Guest
    Negative •Nov 2, 2015
    0

    Can't provide Postgre support

    Guest
    Positive •Mar 15, 2019
    -1

    One of the best DB management alternatives among linux users. It's easy to use, and supports Remote DB Connections even via SSH Tunneling.

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    • Most users think MySQL Workbench is a great HeidiSQL alternative.

    • MySQL Workbench is Free and Open SourceHeidiSQL is also Free and Open Source
    • MySQL Workbench is LightweightHeidiSQL is not according to our users
  4. phpMyAdmin icon

    phpMyAdmin

     277 likes
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    phpMyAdmin is a tool written in PHP intended to handle the administration of MySQL over the Web. Currently it can create and drop databases, create/drop/alter tables, delete/edit/add fields, execute any SQL statement, manage keys on fields.

    119 phpMyAdmin alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    Main UI

    phpMyAdmin Features

    1. MySQL Community Edition icon  Import from MySql
    2. MySQL Community Edition icon  Export to MySQL

    phpMyAdmin VS HeidiSQL

     
    Comments about phpMyAdmin as an Alternative to HeidiSQL
    Most Recent Comment
    Chris
    •Jan 1, 2024
    0

    HeidiSQL is an standalone software application whereas phpMyAdmin is an Webbased application that requires an webserver running in the background.

    Guest
    Positive •Oct 1, 2017
    0

    One of worth alternative among WEB BASED

    Guest
    Negative •Feb 25, 2017
    -3

    phpMyAdmin is not really useful for writing querys, its more suitable for testing small datasets

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    • Some users think phpMyAdmin is a great HeidiSQL alternative, some don't.

    • phpMyAdmin is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to HeidiSQL.

    • phpMyAdmin is Free and Open SourceHeidiSQL is also Free and Open Source
  5. DataGrip icon

    DataGrip

     77 likes
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    DataGrip is a database IDE from JetBrains that is tailored to suit specific needs of professional SQL developers.

    83 DataGrip alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Main window

    DataGrip Features

    1.  Autocompletion
    2. PostgreSQL icon  PostgreSQL support
    3.  Idea
    4.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    5.  Real time collaboration
    6.  SQLite
    7.  Desktop Application
    8.  Editable grid

    DataGrip VS HeidiSQL

     

    • Almost everyone thinks DataGrip is a great HeidiSQL alternative.

    • DataGrip is the most popular commercial alternative to HeidiSQL.

    • DataGrip is Paid and ProprietaryHeidiSQL is Free and Open Source
  6. drawDB icon

    drawDB

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    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.

    28 drawDB alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    drawDB screenshot 1

    drawDB Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  SQLite
    3.  Database Designer
    4. MariaDB icon  Support for MariaDB
    5.  Custom templates
    6.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts

    drawDB VS HeidiSQL

     
  7. Sequel Pro icon

    Sequel Pro

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

    76 Sequel Pro alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Sequel Pro screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    No releases since 2016. Difficulty with newer OSes cause the app to crash when closing a connection.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1. MySQL Community Edition icon  MySQL Support
    2.  Native application
    3.  Desktop Application
    4.  SSH Tunnel
    5.  Visual Query Builder
    6.  Support for Multiple Users

    Sequel Pro VS HeidiSQL

     
    Comments about Sequel Pro as an Alternative to HeidiSQL
    Guest
    Positive •Jun 10, 2015
    0

    direct replacement for on OSX

    Guest
    Negative •Nov 1, 2016
    -2

    sequel pro lacks in feature and don't see the changes in schema, even if you refresh it

    HeidiSQL Icon
    Sequel Pro icon

    • Most users think Sequel Pro is a great HeidiSQL alternative.

    • Sequel Pro is Free and Open SourceHeidiSQL is also Free and Open Source
    • Sequel Pro is LightweightHeidiSQL is not according to our users
  9. DB Browser for SQLite icon

    DB Browser for SQLite

     90 likes
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    DB Browser for SQLite (DB4S) is a high quality, visual, open source tool to create, design, and edit database files compatible with SQLite.

    37 DB Browser for SQLite alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    DB Browser for SQLite screenshot 1

    DB Browser for SQLite Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  SQLite

    DB Browser for SQLite VS HeidiSQL

     
  10. Beekeeper studio icon

    Beekeeper studio

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

    90 Beekeeper studio alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • MySQL Community Edition
    • MariaDB
    • Microsoft SQL Server
    • CockroachDB
    • Amazon Redshift
    • PostgreSQL
    Beekeeper studio screenshot 1

    Top Beekeeper studio Features

    1.  Database Management Tool
    2.  SQLite
    3. MariaDB icon  Support for MariaDB
    4. PostgreSQL icon  PostgreSQL support
    5.  Autocompletion
    6.  Portable
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Vue UI Framework
    11. MySQL Community Edition icon  MySQL Support

    Beekeeper studio VS HeidiSQL

     
  11. Adminer icon

    Adminer

     92 likes
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    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.

    58 Adminer alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    Table structure

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Database Management Tool
    2. MariaDB icon  Support for MariaDB
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Import CSV Data
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Portable
    8.  SQLite

    Adminer VS HeidiSQL

     
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