The Best Open Source MySQL Workbench AlternativesTop Database Management Tools and other similar apps like MySQL Workbench

The best open source alternative to MySQL Workbench is HeidiSQL. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to MySQL Workbench and many of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to MySQL Workbench are phpMyAdmin, Sequel Pro, Beekeeper studio and DbGate.

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  1. HeidiSQL icon
     250 likes

    Provides powerful tools for viewing, editing MySQL, MariaDB, Microsoft SQL, and PostgreSQL databases, with privacy features, portability, no ads, and a dark mode.

    120 HeidiSQL alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    HeidiSQL vs MySQL Workbench Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    Fast, keyboard shortcuts, lightweight, portable

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    very efficient tool for adminitration tasks

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Geoff Jackson
    Positive
    -2

    Desktop based tool to connect direct to database and work with the data.

    3 of 4 comments
    • HeidiSQL is Free and Open SourceMySQL Workbench is also Free and Open Source
    • HeidiSQL is Privacy focusedMySQL Workbench is not according to our users
  2. phpMyAdmin icon
     285 likes

    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.

    124 phpMyAdmin alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
     
  3. Sequel Pro icon
     133 likes

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

    81 Sequel Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    Sequel Pro vs MySQL Workbench Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Very easy to use, the interface is godly, the export and import options works better then MySQL Workbench. Only backdraw is it's on Mac OSs only.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Sequel Pro is Free and Open SourceMySQL Workbench is also Free and Open Source
  4. Open Source SQL Editor and Database Manager for MySQL, SQL Server, Postgres, Redshift, Sqlite and more.

    102 Beekeeper studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • MySQL Community Edition
    • MariaDB
    • Microsoft SQL Server
    • CockroachDB
    • Amazon Redshift
    • PostgreSQL
     
  5. DbGate icon
     31 likes

    DbGate is cross-platform database manager. Simple and effective, allowing to work with many various databases simultaneously - SQL and NoSQL.

    173 DbGate alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  6. drawDB icon
     20 likes

    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.

    34 drawDB alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  7. Adminer icon
     92 likes

    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.

    64 Adminer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
     
  8. Efficient browser-based tool for database management, designed for simplicity and versatility. Features include a user-friendly query editor, powerful data management capabilities, and a flexible connection manager supporting Postgres, MySQL, and SQLite.

    59 Outerbase Studio alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
     
  9. Antares SQL icon
     5 likes

    Antares is an SQL client that aims to become an useful and complete tool, especially for developers.

    36 Antares SQL alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
  10. Sequel Ace icon
     12 likes

    Sequel Ace is the "sequel" to longtime macOS tool Sequel Pro. Sequel Ace is a fast, easy-to-use Mac database management application for working with MySQL & MariaDB databases.

    76 Sequel Ace alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  11. Seaquel icon
     1 like

    Seaquel is a cross-platform database GUI that makes working with databases fast and intuitive. Connect to MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, SQLite, and more through a modern interface built for both individual developers and teams.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
     
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