HeidiSQL Alternatives

    HeidiSQL is described as 'useful tool designed for web developers using the popular MySQL server, Microsoft SQL databases and PostgreSQL. It enables you to browse and edit data, create and edit tables, views, procedures, triggers and scheduled events' and is a well-known app in the Development category. There are more than 50 alternatives to HeidiSQL for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Online / Web-based and Self-Hosted solutions. The best alternative is DBeaver, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like HeidiSQL are MySQL Workbench (Free, Open Source), phpMyAdmin (Free, Open Source), DataGrip (Paid) and Sequel Pro (Free, Open Source).

    This page was last updated Sep 25, 2021
    1. DBeaver - Universal Database Manager and SQL Client. DBeaver is free and open source (GPL) universal database tool for developers and database administrators. Usability is the main goal of this project, program UI is carefully designed and implemented.
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      DBeaver vs HeidiSQL opinions
      Most users think DBeaver is a great alternative to HeidiSQL.
      Offers same thing, a little bit confusing at the first time tho.
      Positive comment • almost 6 years ago

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      Works great with different databases and also available on Linux
      Positive comment • almost 6 years ago

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      tijan An absolute alternative for HeidiSQL. Free and supports almost all databases.
      Positive comment • almost 4 years ago

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    2. 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.
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      MySQL Workbench vs HeidiSQL opinions
      Most users think MySQL Workbench is a great alternative to HeidiSQL.
      One of the best DB management alternatives among linux users. It's easy to use, and supports Remote DB Connections even via SSH Tunneling.
      Positive comment • over 2 years ago

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      Can't provide Postgre support
      Negative comment • almost 6 years ago

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    4. phpMyAdmin

      • Free • Open Source
      • Linux
      • Online
      • PHP
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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.
      phpMyAdmin vs HeidiSQL opinions
      Some users think phpMyAdmin is a great alternative to HeidiSQL, some don't.
      One of worth alternative among WEB BASED
      Positive comment • almost 4 years ago

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      not really an alternative, much more small and simplist
      Negative comment • almost 4 years ago

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      phpMyAdmin is not really useful for writing querys, its more suitable for testing small datasets
      Negative comment • over 4 years ago

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    5. DataGrip is a database IDE from JetBrains that is tailored to suit specific needs of professional SQL developers. — Intelligent query console
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      Almost everyone thinks DataGrip is a great alternative to HeidiSQL.
    6. FULL MYSQL SUPPORT Sequel Pro is a fast, easy-to-use Mac database management application for working with MySQL databases.

      Discontinued

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

      Sequel Pro vs HeidiSQL opinions
      Most users think Sequel Pro is a great alternative to HeidiSQL.
      sequel pro lacks in feature and don't see the changes in schema, even if you refresh it
      Negative comment • almost 5 years ago

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      direct replacement for on OSX
      Positive comment • over 6 years ago

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    8. pgAdmin is the most popular and feature rich open source administration and development platform for PostgreSQL, the most advanced open source database in the world.
      pgAdmin vs HeidiSQL opinions
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      It is a PostgreSQL specific app.
      Negative comment • 12 months ago

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    9. 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
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    10. FREE native database manager for SQLite, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server and Valentina DB. PRO Edition adds Report Editor and Form Editor with JavaScripting and dozen features.
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      Valentina Studio vs HeidiSQL opinions
      Most users think Valentina Studio is a great alternative to HeidiSQL.
      Awsome! It runs on linux smoothly with loads of features.
      Positive comment • over 4 years ago

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    11. Navicat is a database administration tool that allows you to simultaneously connect to MySQL, MariaDB, SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and SQLite databases from a single application.
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      Some users think Navicat is a great alternative to HeidiSQL, some don't.
    12. SSMS is a software application that is used for configuring, managing, and administering all components within Microsoft SQL Server. It includes both script editors and graphical tools which work with objects and features of the server.
      SQL Server Management Studio vs HeidiSQL opinions
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      DB administration, queries, execution plans/statistics, more in-depth tool set.
      Positive comment • about 4 years ago

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