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, HeidiSQL, MySQL Workbench 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.

    169 DBeaver alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Flathub
    • Eclipse
    • Flatpak
    • Java
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    DBeaver vs phpMyAdmin Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    -2

    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.
    • DBeaver is Freemium and Open SourcephpMyAdmin is Free and Open Source
  2. 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.

    63 Adminer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
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    Adminer vs phpMyAdmin Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    agileidea
    1

    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.
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    It's super easy to setup and use.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 5 comments
    • Adminer is Free and Open SourcephpMyAdmin is also Free and Open Source
    • Adminer is LightweightphpMyAdmin is not according to our users
  4. 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.

    118 HeidiSQL alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    Table Editor
     
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    HeidiSQL vs phpMyAdmin Comments
    acosta-edgar
    Negative
    0

    Not web based, and not even multi-platform

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

    Very fast, easy of use , well organized with colors and icons and ready queries

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • HeidiSQL is Free and Open SourcephpMyAdmin is also Free and Open Source
    • HeidiSQL is Lightweight and Privacy focusedphpMyAdmin is not according to our users
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  6. 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.

    113 MySQL Workbench alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    MySQL Workbench vs phpMyAdmin Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    1

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

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

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • MySQL Workbench is Free and Open SourcephpMyAdmin is also Free and Open Source
    • MySQL Workbench is LightweightphpMyAdmin is not according to our users
  7. Beekeeper studio icon

    Beekeeper studio

     38 likes

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

    100 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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    Beekeeper studio vs phpMyAdmin Comments
    acosta-edgar
    Negative
    0

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

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

     29 likes

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

    170 DbGate alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    DbGate vs phpMyAdmin Comments
    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.
    • 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

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

    89 DataGrip alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Main window
     
  11. 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.

    95 Valentina Studio alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Powerful User Interface
     
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    Valentina Studio vs phpMyAdmin Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Fast, easy to use and a lot of functionality required to use with database server.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Valentina Studio is Freemium and ProprietaryphpMyAdmin is Free and Open Source
    • Valentina Studio is LightweightphpMyAdmin is not according to our users
  12. 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.

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  14. Navicat icon

    Navicat

     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.

    106 Navicat alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  15. Outerbase Studio icon

    Outerbase Studio

     9 likes

    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.

    58 Outerbase Studio alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Online
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