phpMyAdmin AlternativesTop Database Management Tools and other similar apps like phpMyAdmin

phpMyAdmin is described as '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' and is a very popular database management tool in the development category. There are more than 100 alternatives to phpMyAdmin for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Self-Hosted apps. The best phpMyAdmin alternative is DBeaver, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like phpMyAdmin are Adminer, MySQL Workbench, HeidiSQL and Beekeeper studio.

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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.

    166 DBeaver alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Eclipse
    • Flatpak
    • Java
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    Comments about DBeaver as an Alternative to phpMyAdmin
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    phpMyAdmin has a terrible user interface and it's a pain to learn. DBeaver it's quite straight forward, easy to learn and use. It's also a lot more powerful.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks DBeaver is a great phpMyAdmin alternative.

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

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

    • DBeaver is Freemium and Open SourcephpMyAdmin is Free and Open Source
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    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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    Comments about Adminer as an Alternative to phpMyAdmin
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    agileidea
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    phpMyAdmin isn't bad, but I much prefer using something like Adminer which is super easy to setup and use.

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    0

    Do not administrate databases

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Positive
    1

    It's super easy to setup and use.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Adminer is a great phpMyAdmin alternative.

    • Adminer is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to phpMyAdmin.

    • Adminer is Free and Open SourcephpMyAdmin is also Free and Open Source
    • Adminer is LightweightphpMyAdmin is not according to our users
  4. MySQL Workbench icon

    MySQL Workbench

     268 likes
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    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.

    112 MySQL Workbench alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about MySQL Workbench as an Alternative to phpMyAdmin
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    Workbench is a standalone app. phpMyAdmin is a web based app. Completely different.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    -11

    DBeaver is a standalone app. phpMyAdmin is a web based app. Completely different.

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

    • MySQL Workbench is Free and Open SourcephpMyAdmin is also Free and Open Source
    • MySQL Workbench is LightweightphpMyAdmin is not according to our users
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    HeidiSQL

     249 likes
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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.

    114 HeidiSQL alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about HeidiSQL as an Alternative to phpMyAdmin
    acosta-edgar
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    Not web based, and not even multi-platform

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    RemovedUser
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    Very fast, easy of use , well organized with colors and icons and ready queries

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think HeidiSQL is a great phpMyAdmin alternative.

    • HeidiSQL is Free and Open SourcephpMyAdmin is also Free and Open Source
    • HeidiSQL is Lightweight and Privacy focusedphpMyAdmin is not according to our users
  7. Beekeeper studio icon

    Beekeeper studio

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

    97 Beekeeper studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • MySQL Community Edition
    • MariaDB
    • Microsoft SQL Server
    • CockroachDB
    • Amazon Redshift
    • PostgreSQL
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    Comments about Beekeeper studio as an Alternative to phpMyAdmin
    acosta-edgar
    Negative
    0

    Looks like a great product, but it is not web based.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Beekeeper studio is Freemium and Open SourcephpMyAdmin is Free and Open Source
  8. DbGate icon

    DbGate

     27 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.

    166 DbGate alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Comments about DbGate as an Alternative to phpMyAdmin
    acosta-edgar
    Positive
    0

    it is well and frequently maintained, offers lots of security options, it can be used in many more ways than phpMyAdmin, including as a web application, and it supports many database engines.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • DbGate is the most popular Web-based alternative to phpMyAdmin.

    • DbGate is Freemium and Open SourcephpMyAdmin is Free and Open Source
    • DbGate is LightweightphpMyAdmin is not according to our users
  10. 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

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    • Most users think DataGrip is a great phpMyAdmin alternative.

    • DataGrip is the most popular commercial alternative to phpMyAdmin.

    • DataGrip is Paid and ProprietaryphpMyAdmin is Free and Open Source
  11. Valentina Studio icon

    Valentina Studio

     166 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 JS/Python scripting and dozens of features.

    90 Valentina Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
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    Comments about Valentina Studio as an Alternative to phpMyAdmin
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    Fast, easy to use and a lot of functionality required to use with database server.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Valentina Studio is Freemium and ProprietaryphpMyAdmin is Free and Open Source
    • Valentina Studio is LightweightphpMyAdmin is not according to our users
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    drawDB

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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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    Sequel Pro

     133 likes
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    Sequel Pro is a fast, easy-to-use Mac database management application for working with MySQL databases.

    79 Sequel Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Navicat

     80 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.

    103 Navicat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  15. Outerbase Studio icon

    Outerbase Studio

     9 likes
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    Efficient browser-based tool for database management, designed for simplicity and versatility. Features include a user-friendly query editor, powerful data management capabilities, and a flexible connection manager supporting Postgres, MySQL, and SQLite.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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