MySQL Workbench Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to MySQL Workbench for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is DBeaver, 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 available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to MySQL Workbench are phpMyAdmin, DataGrip, Beekeeper studio and Valentina Studio.

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MySQL Workbench alternatives are mainly Database Management Tools, but if you're looking for Relational Databases or Shells you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux + Free. 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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MySQL Workbench alternatives page was last updated Mar 19, 2022
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  1. DBeaver icon

    DBeaver

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    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.

    159 DBeaver alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Eclipse
    • Flatpak
    • Java
    DBeaver screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Clean design

    Features

    1.  Database Management Tool
    2.  Data export/import
    3.  Multiple DataBase
    4. PostgreSQL icon  PostgreSQL support
    5.  Autocompletion
    6.  ER Diagrams
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Built-in viewer
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Import CSV Data
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Portable

    DBeaver VS MySQL Workbench

     
    Comments about DBeaver as an Alternative to MySQL Workbench
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    Apr 4, 2017
    2

    It is more stable than WB on Linux distro

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    Oct 30, 2019
    -1

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

    Most Recent Comment
    lewimuchiri
    Positive •Feb 7, 2022
    0

    Lightweight, free, multiple database support, continuous updates

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    DBeaver icon

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

    • DBeaver is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to MySQL Workbench.

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

    • DBeaver is Freemium and Open SourceMySQL Workbench is Free and Open Source
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    phpMyAdmin

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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.

    119 phpMyAdmin alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    Main UI

    phpMyAdmin Features

    1. MySQL Community Edition icon  Import from MySql
    2. MySQL Community Edition icon  Export to MySQL

    phpMyAdmin VS MySQL Workbench

     

    • Some users think phpMyAdmin is a great MySQL Workbench alternative, some don't.

    • phpMyAdmin is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to MySQL Workbench.

    • phpMyAdmin is Free and Open SourceMySQL Workbench is also Free and Open Source
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    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.

    80 DataGrip alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Main window

    DataGrip Features

    1.  Autocompletion
    2. PostgreSQL icon  PostgreSQL support
    3.  Idea
    4.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    5.  Real time collaboration
    6.  SQLite
    7.  Desktop Application
    8.  Editable grid

    DataGrip VS MySQL Workbench

     
    Comments about DataGrip as an Alternative to MySQL Workbench
    Guest
    Positive •Oct 25, 2016
    2

    very comfortable but need a lot of resources

    Guest
    Positive •Mar 2, 2016
    0

    Cool and fast code completion

    MySQL Workbench Icon
    DataGrip icon

    • 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
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    Beekeeper studio

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

    90 Beekeeper studio alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • MySQL Community Edition
    • MariaDB
    • Microsoft SQL Server
    • CockroachDB
    • Amazon Redshift
    • PostgreSQL
    Beekeeper studio screenshot 1

    Top Beekeeper studio Features

    1.  Database Management Tool
    2.  SQLite
    3. MariaDB icon  Support for MariaDB
    4. PostgreSQL icon  PostgreSQL support
    5.  Autocompletion
    6.  Portable
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Vue UI Framework
    11. MySQL Community Edition icon  MySQL Support

    Beekeeper studio VS MySQL Workbench

     
  6. Valentina Studio icon

    Valentina Studio

     162 likes
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    FREE native database manager for RDBMS: DuckDB, MariaDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, SQL Server, Valentina DB, and MongoDB. PRO Edition adds Report Editor and Form Editor, with Java/Python Scripting and dozens of features.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Powerful User Interface

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Autocompletion
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Import CSV Data
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  No Coding Required
    9.  Schema editor
    10.  Report Builder
    11.  ER Diagrams
    12.  SQLite

    Valentina Studio VS MySQL Workbench

     
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    DbGate

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

    161 DbGate alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    DbGate screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Database Management Tool
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Relational Database
    4.  MongoDB
    5.  Autocompletion
    6.  Support for MS SQL Server
    7.  ER Diagrams
    8. MariaDB icon  Support for MariaDB
    9.  SQLite
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Import CSV Data
    12.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    DbGate VS MySQL Workbench

     
  9. Navicat icon

    Navicat

     78 likes
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    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.

    99 Navicat alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • HK flagHong Kong SAR China

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Navicat screenshot 1

    Navicat Features

    1. PostgreSQL icon  PostgreSQL support
    2.  ER Diagrams
    3.  SQLite
    4.  Local based GUI
    5. MariaDB icon  Support for MariaDB

    Navicat VS MySQL Workbench

     
    Comments about Navicat as an Alternative to MySQL Workbench
    Guest
    Positive •Apr 2, 2019
    0

    Costly but useful on windows

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    Navicat icon

    • Some users think Navicat is a great MySQL Workbench alternative, some don't.

    • Navicat is Paid and ProprietaryMySQL Workbench is Free and Open Source
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