HeidiSQL Alternatives

Apps similar to HeidiSQL include DBeaver, which is open source with a free version. Other options are phpMyAdmin, MySQL Workbench, Beekeeper studio and DB Browser for SQLite. You're spoiled for choice with Database Management Tools like HeidiSQL: we list more than 100 alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux, the web and self-hosting.

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  1. Panda-Sql icon
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    Panda-Sql is a free Sql, Pl Sql editor and browser for Oracle, Mysql, MsSql (sql server) and PostgreSQL databases. This software is opensource, lightweight (6.8MB) and available in French and English. Its use is simple and intuitive.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  2. LogicLoop icon
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    LogicLoop is your AI SQL copilot. Ask your data any question using natural language. AI can auto suggest, generate, fix and optimize SQL queries to help you find relevant insights. Get the results directly on your own data in seconds.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Native desktop workspace for macOS, Windows, Linux combining REST and GraphQL API requests, Postman and OpenAPI import, PostgreSQL/MySQL/SQLite management, SSH/SFTP, encrypted vault for credentials, docs, Kanban boards, offline use, and integrated team chat.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  4. Enterprise AI platform offering deterministic, agentic, and hybrid workflows. Enables reviewed, business-approved plans, zero hallucination, strict safety controls, no unsupervised production access, natural language tool creation, and reduced AI token usage for lower costs.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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  5. DBine icon
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    Desktop database manager for 100+ SQL and NoSQL engines, combining query autocomplete, editable result grids, exports, execution plans, profiling, monitoring, schema and data sync, cross-engine migration, backups, ER diagrams, SSH tunnels, and local or hosted AI.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  6. Bobby lets you open SQLite database files and browse the tables inside. Handy for app development or inspecting downloaded databases.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  7. Desktop SQL client for SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle and SQLite on macOS, Windows and Linux, with execution plans, schema and data compare, notebooks and a local MCP server for AI agents.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Ubuntu
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  8. DearSQL icon
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    A simple, cross-platform database client built with Dear ImGui.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  9. PostgresGUI is a lightweight PostgreSQL client built specifically for macOS. Designed for users learning PostgreSQL and developers who need quick database access, it provides essential database management capabilities in a clean, native macOS interface.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  10. Cross-platform SQL Query Workbench and analytical database client (DuckDB, ClickHouse) with an integrated AST visualizer and Data Lineage engine.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
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  11. DumpCleaner is a native macOS and iPadOS app for filtering large SQL dump files. Instead of grep-ing through gigabytes of SQL, just drag in your .sql or .sql.gz file, select the tables and statement types you need, and export a clean, filtered dump.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPad
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  12. SQLLY icon
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    QLly is a friendly, fast SQL RDBMS management tool. Pronounced SKWEE-lee. Built by a nerdy pig with glasses who really loves databases.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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