Skipper AlternativesDatabase Management Tools and other similar apps like Skipper

Skipper is described as 'Previously ORM Designer, is a visualization tool and a code generator for favourite ORM frameworks (Doctrine ORM, Doctrine2 ORM, Propel ORM and CakePHP). Application allows to edit ORM models in graphical interface and then export them directly to standardized and' and is a database management tool in the development category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Skipper for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Flathub and Flatpak apps. The best Skipper alternative is DBeaver, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Skipper are HeidiSQL, phpMyAdmin, MySQL Workbench 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.

    159 DBeaver alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Eclipse
    • Flatpak
    • Java
    DBeaver screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Clean design

    Features

    1.  Database Management Tool
    2.  Data export/import
    3.  Multiple DataBase
    4. PostgreSQL icon  PostgreSQL support
    5.  Autocompletion
    6.  ER Diagrams
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Built-in viewer
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Import CSV Data
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Portable

    DBeaver VS Skipper

     

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

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

    • DBeaver is Freemium and Open SourceSkipper is Paid and Proprietary
  2. HeidiSQL icon

    HeidiSQL

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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.

    109 HeidiSQL alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Table Editor

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Database Management Tool
    2.  Multiple DataBase
    3.  Data export/import
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Simple import
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Portable
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Desktop Application
    11. PostgreSQL icon  PostgreSQL support
    12.  SSH Tunnel

    HeidiSQL VS Skipper

     
    Comments about HeidiSQL as an Alternative to Skipper
    Guest
    Negative Dec 26, 2016
    0

    Not a designer and generator

    Skipper Icon
    HeidiSQL icon

    • This alternative is disputed. HeidiSQL is a legitimate Skipper alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • HeidiSQL is Free and Open SourceSkipper is Paid and Proprietary
    • HeidiSQL is Lightweight and Privacy focusedSkipper is not according to our users
  4. phpMyAdmin icon

    phpMyAdmin

     277 likes
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    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.

    119 phpMyAdmin alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    Main UI

    phpMyAdmin Features

    1. MySQL Community Edition icon  Import from MySql
    2. MySQL Community Edition icon  Export to MySQL

    phpMyAdmin VS Skipper

     

    • phpMyAdmin is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to Skipper.

    • phpMyAdmin is Free and Open SourceSkipper is Paid and Proprietary
  5. MySQL Workbench icon

    MySQL Workbench

     265 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.

    109 MySQL Workbench alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    MySQL Workbench screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Spell Checking
    3.  GUI Designer
    4.  Desktop Application

    MySQL Workbench VS Skipper

     
    Comments about MySQL Workbench as an Alternative to Skipper
    Guest
    Negative May 25, 2016
    7

    You can't design and export to an ORM format with workbench

    candido1212
    Negative Apr 29, 2018
    1

    is not alteranative to Skipper, because is not a ORM Designer

    Skipper Icon
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    • This alternative is disputed. MySQL Workbench is a legitimate Skipper alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • MySQL Workbench is Free and Open SourceSkipper is Paid and Proprietary
    • MySQL Workbench is LightweightSkipper is not according to our users
  6. Beekeeper studio icon

    Beekeeper studio

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

    90 Beekeeper studio alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • MySQL Community Edition
    • MariaDB
    • Microsoft SQL Server
    • CockroachDB
    • Amazon Redshift
    • PostgreSQL
    Beekeeper studio screenshot 1

    Top Beekeeper studio Features

    1.  Database Management Tool
    2.  SQLite
    3. MariaDB icon  Support for MariaDB
    4. PostgreSQL icon  PostgreSQL support
    5.  Autocompletion
    6.  Portable
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Vue UI Framework
    11. MySQL Community Edition icon  MySQL Support

    Beekeeper studio VS Skipper

     
  7. DbGate icon

    DbGate

     20 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.

    161 DbGate alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    DbGate screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Database Management Tool
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Relational Database
    4.  MongoDB
    5.  Autocompletion
    6.  Support for MS SQL Server
    7.  ER Diagrams
    8. MariaDB icon  Support for MariaDB
    9.  SQLite
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Import CSV Data
    12.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    DbGate VS Skipper

     
  9. 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.

    80 DataGrip alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

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

    DataGrip Features

    1.  Autocompletion
    2. PostgreSQL icon  PostgreSQL support
    3.  Idea
    4.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    5.  Real time collaboration
    6.  SQLite
    7.  Desktop Application
    8.  Editable grid

    DataGrip VS Skipper

     

    • DataGrip is the most popular commercial alternative to Skipper.

    • DataGrip is Paid and ProprietarySkipper is also Paid and Proprietary
  10. Sequel Pro icon

    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.

    76 Sequel Pro alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Sequel Pro screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    No releases since 2016. Difficulty with newer OSes cause the app to crash when closing a connection.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1. MySQL Community Edition icon  MySQL Support
    2.  Native application
    3.  Desktop Application
    4.  SSH Tunnel
    5.  Visual Query Builder
    6.  Support for Multiple Users

    Sequel Pro VS Skipper

     
  11. Navicat icon

    Navicat

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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.

    99 Navicat alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • HK flagHong Kong SAR China

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Navicat screenshot 1

    Navicat Features

    1. PostgreSQL icon  PostgreSQL support
    2.  ER Diagrams
    3.  SQLite
    4.  Local based GUI
    5. MariaDB icon  Support for MariaDB

    Navicat VS Skipper

     
  12. Tableplus icon

    Tableplus

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    TablePlus is 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.

    91 Tableplus alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • VN flagVietnam

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Tableplus screenshot 1

    Tableplus Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Data-management

    Tableplus VS Skipper

     
  13. Sequel Ace icon

    Sequel Ace

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    Sequel Ace is the "sequel" to longtime macOS tool Sequel Pro. Sequel Ace is a fast, easy-to-use Mac database management application for working with MySQL & MariaDB databases.

    72 Sequel Ace alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Sequel Ace screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1. MySQL Community Edition icon  MySQL Support
    2.  SSH Tunnel
    3.  Native application
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Support for Multiple Users
    6.  Visual Query Builder

    Sequel Ace VS Skipper

     
  14. pgModeler icon

    pgModeler

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    Open source PostgreSQL database modeler with entity-relationship diagrams, data management tools, and PostgreSQL specific functionality.

    33 pgModeler alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • BR flagBrazil

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    pgModeler screenshot 1

    pgModeler Features

    1.  Support for MS SQL Server
    2.  Database Designer

    pgModeler VS Skipper

     
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