SQL Workbench/J AlternativesDatabase Management Tools and other similar apps like SQL Workbench/J

SQL Workbench/J is described as 'Free, DBMS-independent, cross-platform SQL query tool. It is written in Java and thus it should run on any operating system that provides a Java Runtime Environment' and is a database management tool in the development category. There are more than 25 alternatives to SQL Workbench/J for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Web-based and Self-Hosted apps. The best SQL Workbench/J alternative is DBeaver, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like SQL Workbench/J are HeidiSQL, phpMyAdmin, MySQL Workbench and DbGate.

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  1. DBeaver icon

    DBeaver

     369 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.

    168 DBeaver alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Eclipse
    • Flatpak
    • Java
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    Comments about DBeaver as an Alternative to SQL Workbench/J
    3psilon
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    Good alternative; a bit nicer GUI, maybe also a tad bit faster?

    Guest
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    Cleaner more intuitive GUI.

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    • DBeaver is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to SQL Workbench/J.

    • DBeaver is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to SQL Workbench/J.

    • DBeaver is Freemium and Open SourceSQL Workbench/J is Free and Proprietary
  2. HeidiSQL icon

    HeidiSQL

     249 likes

    Provides powerful tools for viewing, editing MySQL, MariaDB, Microsoft SQL, and PostgreSQL databases, with privacy features, portability, no ads, and a dark mode.

    117 HeidiSQL alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    Table Editor
     
  4. phpMyAdmin icon

    phpMyAdmin

     284 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.

    122 phpMyAdmin alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
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    • phpMyAdmin is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to SQL Workbench/J.

    • phpMyAdmin is Free and Open SourceSQL Workbench/J is Free and Proprietary
  5. 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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  6. DbGate icon

    DbGate

     28 likes

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

    168 DbGate alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  7. 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

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  9. 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.

    94 Valentina Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Powerful User Interface
     
  10. 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.

    57 Outerbase Studio alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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  11. 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.

    105 Navicat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    • Navicat is the most popular commercial alternative to SQL Workbench/J.

    • Navicat is Paid and ProprietarySQL Workbench/J is Free and Proprietary
  12. SQL Studio icon

    SQL Studio

     4 likes

    Spreadsheet-style table editor with staged commits enables direct data changes and reviewable workflows. Advanced SQL completion, responsive UI, large table performance, and initial support for SQLite, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server support deep data exploration and editing tasks.

    55 SQL Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Oracle SQL Developer

     56 likes

    Oracle SQL Developer is a free and fully supported graphical tool for database development. With SQL Developer, you can browse database objects, run SQL statements and SQL scripts, and edit and debug PL/SQL statements.

    56 Oracle SQL Developer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    SQL Developer on Windows
     
  14. DbVisualizer icon

    DbVisualizer

     38 likes

    DbVisualizer is the Universal database tool for developers, analysts and DBAs. It runs on all major OS'es and connects to all major databases and JDBC drivers.

    130 DbVisualizer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    DbVisualizer UI
     
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