SQuirreL SQL AlternativesTop Database Management Tools and other similar apps like SQuirreL SQL

SQuirreL SQL is described as 'Open-source Java SQL Client program that will allow you to view the structure of a JDBC compliant database, browse the data in tables, issue SQL commands etc' and is a popular database management tool in the development category. There are more than 50 alternatives to SQuirreL SQL for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Self-Hosted apps. The best SQuirreL SQL alternative is DBeaver, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like SQuirreL SQL 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.

    164 DBeaver alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Eclipse
    • Flatpak
    • Java
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    • Most users think DBeaver is a great SQuirreL SQL alternative.

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

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

    • DBeaver is Freemium and Open SourceSQuirreL SQL is Free and Open Source
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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.

    113 HeidiSQL alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    Table Editor
     
  4. phpMyAdmin icon

    phpMyAdmin

     284 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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

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

    • phpMyAdmin is Free and Open SourceSQuirreL SQL is also Free and Open Source
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  6. 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.

    111 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 SQuirreL SQL
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    MySQL Workbench works only for MySQL-Databases

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    MySQL Workbench only is for MySQL

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    SQuirrel is for all databases, it can't be replaced by a MySQL only tool

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think MySQL Workbench is a great SQuirreL SQL alternative, some don't.

    • MySQL Workbench is Free and Open SourceSQuirreL SQL is also Free and Open Source
    • MySQL Workbench is LightweightSQuirreL SQL 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.

    94 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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  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.

    165 DbGate alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    85 DataGrip alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    • DataGrip is the most popular commercial alternative to SQuirreL SQL.

    • DataGrip is Paid and ProprietarySQuirreL SQL is Free and Open Source
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    drawDB

     20 likes
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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.

    32 drawDB alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  12. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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

    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.

    102 Navicat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    WhatTheDuck

     11 likes
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    WhatTheDuck is an open-source web application built on DuckDB. It allows users to upload CSV files, store them in tables, and perform SQL queries on the data.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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    DbVisualizer

     38 likes
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    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.

    127 DbVisualizer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    DbVisualizer UI
     
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