The Best Free Navicat AlternativesTop Database Management Tools and other similar apps like Navicat

The best free alternative to Navicat is DBeaver, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Navicat and loads of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to Navicat are HeidiSQL, MySQL Workbench, phpMyAdmin and Beekeeper studio.

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  1. DBeaver icon

    DBeaver

     370 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.

    173 DBeaver alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Eclipse
    • Flatpak
    • Java
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    DBeaver vs Navicat Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    4
    1. Any RDBMS
    2. Any user platform
    3. Project-oriented UX
    4. Reverse engeneering (based on FK)
    5. Actively maintained. Welcome for enhancements.
    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    BroJenuel
    Positive
    0

    If your working on mySQL, the DBeaver community edition is just the best one to use.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    vglist
    Positive
    -3

    Community and Enterprise versions. Multidatabase.

    • DBeaver is Freemium and Open SourceNavicat is Paid and Proprietary
  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.

    121 HeidiSQL alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    Table Editor
     
  4. MySQL Workbench icon

    MySQL Workbench

     268 likes

    MySQL Workbench is a unified visual tool for database architects, developers, and DBAs. MySQL Workbench provides data modeling, SQL development, and comprehensive administration tools for server configuration, user administration, and much more.

    116 MySQL Workbench alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    MySQL Workbench vs Navicat Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    -3

    MySQL Workbench requires more understanding of the database management system as opposed to Navicat.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • MySQL Workbench is Free and Open SourceNavicat is Paid and Proprietary
    • MySQL Workbench is LightweightNavicat is not according to our users
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  6. phpMyAdmin icon

    phpMyAdmin

     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.

    125 phpMyAdmin alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    Main UI
     
  7. Beekeeper studio icon

    Beekeeper studio

     38 likes

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

    103 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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  8. dbForge Studio for MySQL icon

    dbForge Studio for MySQL

     288 likes

    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.

    97 dbForge Studio for MySQL alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    dbForge Studio for MySQL vs Navicat Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    MaryOdintskevich
    3

    Simple to get started, great features, perfect ui

    hestuvafyo
    Positive
    0

    I prefer dbForge Studio for MySQL over Navicat because of its intuitive interface, robust features, and seamless integration with MySQL/MariaDB databases.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    fovomas901
    Positive
    0

    dbForge Studio for MySQL offers a comprehensive set of features for database development, management, and administration. I find that it provides all the tools they need without unnecessary extras.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 24 comments
    • dbForge Studio for MySQL is Freemium and ProprietaryNavicat is Paid and Proprietary
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    DbGate

     31 likes

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

    175 DbGate alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  11. drawDB icon

    drawDB

     20 likes

    DrawDB is a robust and user-friendly database entity relationship (DBER) editor right in your browser. Build diagrams with a few clicks, export SQL scripts, customize your editor, and more without creating an account.

    34 drawDB alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  12. Valentina Studio icon

    Valentina Studio

     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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Powerful User Interface
     
  13. pgAdmin icon

    pgAdmin

     73 likes

    pgAdmin is the most popular and feature rich open source administration and development platform for PostgreSQL, the most advanced open source database in the world.

    64 pgAdmin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Welcome screen, standard theme
     
  15. PostgreSQL for Visual Studio Code icon

    PostgreSQL for Visual Studio Code

     9 likes

    PostgreSQL for Visual Studio Code is the essential extension for working with PostgreSQL databases - locally or in the cloud. Connect, query, build, and chat with your databases with ease, including seamless Entra authentication for Azure Database for PostgreSQL.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Visual Studio Code
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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