Open Source MySQL Workbench Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to MySQL Workbench for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best open source Windows alternative is DBeaver. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to MySQL Workbench and many of them are open source and available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source Windows alternatives to MySQL Workbench are HeidiSQL, Beekeeper studio, DbGate and Outerbase Studio.

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  1. DBeaver icon

    DBeaver

     373 likes

    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.

    181 DBeaver alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Eclipse
    • Flatpak
    • Java
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    DBeaver vs MySQL Workbench Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    2

    It is more stable than WB on Linux distro

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    -1

    It matches a few features, but you cannot use it to model you database from scratch.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    lewimuchiri
    Positive
    0

    Lightweight, free, multiple database support, continuous updates

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 7 comments
    • DBeaver is Freemium and Open SourceMySQL Workbench is Free and Open Source
  2. HeidiSQL icon

    HeidiSQL

     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.

    125 HeidiSQL alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    Table Editor
     
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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
  4. Beekeeper studio icon

    Beekeeper studio

     39 likes

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

    107 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
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  5. DbGate icon

    DbGate

     31 likes

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

    178 DbGate alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  6. Outerbase Studio icon

    Outerbase Studio

     9 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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  7. Antares SQL icon

    Antares SQL

     5 likes

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

    40 Antares SQL alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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  9. Seaquel icon

    Seaquel

     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
    Main interface
     
  10. pgModeler icon

    pgModeler

     14 likes

    Open source PostgreSQL database modeler with entity-relationship diagrams, data management tools, and PostgreSQL specific functionality.

    Cost / License

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  11. SQuirreL SQL icon

    SQuirreL SQL

     56 likes

    SQuirreL SQL is an open-source Java SQL Client program that will allow you to view the structure of a JDBC compliant database, browse the data in tables, issue SQL commands etc.

    95 SQuirreL SQL alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    SQuirreL SQL vs MySQL Workbench Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Easy to use and has version for arm architecture on raspberry.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • SQuirreL SQL is Free and Open SourceMySQL Workbench is also Free and Open Source
  12. Jailer icon

    Jailer

     4 likes

    Database Subsetting and Relational Data Browsing Tool. Navigate bidirectionally through the database by following foreign-key-based or user-defined relationships. Exports consistent, referentially intact row-sets from relational databases.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  13. SQLECTRON icon

    SQLECTRON

     11 likes

    A simple and lightweight SQL client desktop/terminal with cross database and platform support.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    OpenDBViewer

     4 likes

    OpenDBViewer is a simple database explorer for Windows, Linux and Max OS X.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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