MySQL Workbench Alternatives Filtered by 'Portable'

The best alternative to MySQL Workbench 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 12 are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to MySQL Workbench are HeidiSQL, Beekeeper studio, Adminer and Database .NET.

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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
    DBeaver screenshot 1
     
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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

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • 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
    Beekeeper studio screenshot 1
     
  5. Adminer icon

    Adminer

     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.

    65 Adminer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    Table structure
     
  7. WebDB-App icon

    WebDB-App

     6 likes

    Free Efficient Database IDE. Featuring Server Discovery, ERD, Data Generator, AI, NoSQL Structure Manager, Database Versioning and many more.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    • Docker
    WebDB integrated the possibility to help assistant be more precise by auto returning query result. Feel the benefits of interacting with a artificial expert
     
  9. RazorSQL icon

    RazorSQL

     9 likes

    RazorSQL is an SQL query tool, database browser, SQL editor, and database administration tool for Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and Solaris.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Main View
     
  10. Hemlock icon

    Hemlock

     2 likes

    Hemlock is a versatile database management tool that enables users to connect seamlessly to both SQL and MongoDB databases.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Overview
     
  11. Database Browser icon

    Database Browser

     9 likes

    Database browser is an universal table editor. This easy to use tool allows user to connect to any database and browse or modify data, run sql scripts, export, import and print data. And the most important thing it is Free-ware.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    Database Browser screenshot 1
     
  12. ElectroCRUD icon

    ElectroCRUD

     4 likes

    Open Source SQL Database CRUD Application Built on Electron.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    ElectroCRUD screenshot 1
     
  13. SQLantern icon

    SQLantern

     1 like

    SQLantern is a database tool designed for high productivity, with a fresh concept: displaying multiple database tables side by side in separate panels.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    A unique way to work with databases truly side by side
     
  14. DearSQL icon

    DearSQL

     Like

    A simple, cross-platform database client built with Dear ImGui.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    DearSQL screenshot 1
     
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