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 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 loads of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to MySQL Workbench are dbForge Studio for MySQL, phpMyAdmin, DataGrip and Beekeeper studio.

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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

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    • 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. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    dbForge Studio for MySQL vs MySQL Workbench Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    MaryOdintskevich
    1

    more powerful functionality, user-friendly, suitable for working with a large amount of data

    LeonhardMathias
    Positive
    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
    Positive
    0

    In my opinion, it stands out as one of the top alternatives due to its exceptional interface and its versatile array of features.

    3 of 32 comments
    • dbForge Studio for MySQL is Freemium and ProprietaryMySQL Workbench is Free and Open Source
  3. 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

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    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
     
  4. DataGrip icon
     77 likes

    DataGrip is a database IDE from JetBrains that is tailored to suit specific needs of professional SQL developers.

    92 DataGrip alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
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    DataGrip vs MySQL Workbench Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    very comfortable but need a lot of resources

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

    Cool and fast code completion

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • DataGrip is Paid and ProprietaryMySQL Workbench is Free and Open Source
  5. Open Source SQL Editor and Database Manager for MySQL, SQL Server, Postgres, Redshift, Sqlite and more.

    102 Beekeeper studio alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • MySQL Community Edition
    • MariaDB
    • Microsoft SQL Server
    • CockroachDB
    • Amazon Redshift
    • PostgreSQL
     
  6. 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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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  7. Valentina Studio icon
     166 likes

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

    96 Valentina Studio alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  8. Navicat icon
     80 likes

    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.

    107 Navicat alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Navicat vs MySQL Workbench Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Costly but useful on windows

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Navicat is Paid and ProprietaryMySQL Workbench is Free and Open Source
  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. Tableplus icon
     32 likes

    A native app which helps you easily edit database data and structure. TablePlus includes many security features to protect your database, including native libssh and TLS to encrypt your connection.

    103 Tableplus alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  11. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  12. 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)

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
     
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