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The best alternative to MySQL Workbench is HeidiSQL, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to MySQL Workbench and many of them are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to MySQL Workbench are dbForge Studio for MySQL, DataGrip, Adminer and dbForge Studio for SQL Server.

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MySQL Workbench alternatives are mainly Database Management Tools, but if you're looking for Diagram Editors or Log Analyzers you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux, Mac, Linux + Free, Open Source, Free, Windows and Online. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to MySQL Workbench.
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  1. HeidiSQL icon

    HeidiSQL

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

    115 HeidiSQL alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    Table Editor
     
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    2

    Fast, keyboard shortcuts, lightweight, portable

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

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

    • HeidiSQL is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to MySQL Workbench.

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

    • 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. dbForge Studio for MySQL icon

    dbForge Studio for MySQL

     288 likes
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    dbForge Studio for MySQL is the universal MySQL and MariaDB client for database management, administration and development. With the help of this intelligent MySQL client the work with data and code has become easier and more convenient.

    94 dbForge Studio for MySQL alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comment summary: Comments overwhelmingly praise dbForge Studio for MySQL for its extensive functionality, user-friendly interface, and affordability. Users highlight features like code completion, query profiling, and schema comparison. The tool is often deemed more effective and advanced than MySQL Workbench, with a modern interface aiding its popularity among database professionals.
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    MaryOdintskevich
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    more powerful functionality, user-friendly, suitable for working with a large amount of data

    LeonhardMathias
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    0

    This tool is packed with features and super current. Out of all the options out there, the studio wins hands down for being easiest to use. It's as if you can almost hear it guiding you through each step!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    lavixo1753
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    In my opinion, it stands out as one of the top alternatives due to its exceptional interface and its versatile array of features.

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    • Almost everyone thinks dbForge Studio for MySQL is a great MySQL Workbench alternative.

    • dbForge Studio for MySQL is the most popular Mac alternative to MySQL Workbench.

    • dbForge Studio for MySQL is Freemium and ProprietaryMySQL Workbench is Free and Open Source
  4. 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.

    87 DataGrip alternatives

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    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    very comfortable but need a lot of resources

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
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    Cool and fast code completion

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think DataGrip is a great MySQL Workbench alternative.

    • DataGrip is the most popular commercial alternative to MySQL Workbench.

    • DataGrip is Paid and ProprietaryMySQL Workbench is Free and Open Source
  5. 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.

    62 Adminer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
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  6. dbForge Studio for SQL Server icon

    dbForge Studio for SQL Server

     213 likes
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    dbForge Studio for SQL Server is an integrated environment for SQL Server development, management, administration, data reporting, analysis, version-control database changes and test data generation.

    52 dbForge Studio for SQL Server alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  7. Antares SQL icon

    Antares SQL

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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  9. SAP PowerDesigner icon

    SAP PowerDesigner

     9 likes
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    Model-driven platform supporting data, process, and information architecture, enabling collaborative visualization of change impact, architecture layer mapping, metadata management, requirement capture, dependency analysis, documentation, and integration with databases and frameworks.

    26 SAP PowerDesigner alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. Vertabelo icon

    Vertabelo

     15 likes
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    Online tool for visual database design. This one web application support seven major database engines: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, SQLite, Oracle 11g, IBM DB2 and HSQLDB.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Vertabelo screenshot 1
     

    • Vertabelo is the most popular SaaS alternative to MySQL Workbench.

    • Vertabelo is Paid and ProprietaryMySQL Workbench is Free and Open Source
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    DbSchema

     16 likes
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    DbSchema is a visual database design & management tool. It can connect to any SQL, NoSQL or Cloud database via JDBC drivers. The tool includes features such as Relational Data Browse, Visual Query Builder, Interactive Layouts, Data Generator and more.

    53 DbSchema alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Application Interface
     
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    Skipper

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    Skipper, previously ORM Designer, is a visualization tool and a code generator for favourite ORM frameworks (Doctrine ORM, Doctrine2 ORM, Propel ORM and CakePHP). Application allows to edit ORM models in graphical interface and then export them directly to standardized and...

    37 Skipper alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Skipper on Windows
     
  13. Azimutt icon

    Azimutt

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    Azimutt is an explorer for your database schema, similar to an Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD) but with features to handle big schema (up to 1000 tables) where most other ERD are too crowded.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    View you schema in a beautiful way
     
  14. Invantive Query Tool icon

    Invantive Query Tool

     6 likes
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    The free Query Tool provides access to your databases running on MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server, Teradata, IBM DB2/UDB or cloud apps using their APIs. The Invantive Query Tool exports data to reports in PDF, SQL, CSV, Excel and XPS formats.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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