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ERBuilder
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Ease of use
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Affordable
Very affordable compared to pricey alternatives.
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Supports many databases
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ER Builder is easy to use and a complete modeling tool
Very interesting tool, powerful and easy to use. Can do reverse and forward engineering, generate SQL script, and more.
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Lightweight
Small install size.
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Supports Amazon Redshift data modeling
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SchemaCrawler
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Need Java
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Many options for output formats in addition to graphical
The text-based output serves for database documentation, and is designed to be diff-ed against other database schemas.
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Does not work with schema dumpfiles
SchemaCrawler has no methods for dealing with when you only have a schema generated via something like (mysqldump --no-data [options] >schema-only_dump.sql) , and do not currently have access to a live database to connect with.
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Extensive and detailed documentation online
Including visuals of the results of command-line option usage.
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Free
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Windows, Linux, Mac
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Java
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SchemaSpy
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Entity Relationship Digramming for nearly any JDBC-compliant database
SchemaSpy can analyze database metadata in order to reverse engineer ER (Entity Relationship) diagrams for any JDBC-compliant database which includes Oracle, MySQL, Sql-Server and Postgres among others.
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Does not work with schema dumpfiles
SchemaSpy has no methods for dealing with when you only have a schema generated via something like (mysqldump --no-data [options] >schema-only_dump.sql) , and do not currently have access to a live database to connect with.
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Has a GUI option available
SchemaSpy is a CLI tool. For people who prefer GUI-based tools there's one available from a different maintainer which stands on top of the CLI version.
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GUI option is a separate download by a different maintainer
Since the GUI version is from a different maintainer, it may be abandoned and eventually break if SchemaSpy development continues beyond that. Or it may implement new features much later than the CLI version.
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Project may be dead or dying
The codebase on sourceforge hasn't seen an update since 2010.
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Windows, Linux, Mac
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Java
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JDBC-compliant
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DbSchema
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Graphical Diagram Editor
Includes the possibility to edit tables and data directly in the diagram without writing SQL statements.
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Multi-platform
Runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
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Virtual Foreign Keys
If the Database schema is missing real foreign keys, it is possible to create virtual ones to be used within the tool.
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Generator for Random Data
Includes the possibility to generate random numerical data or fetch random entries from a text file to populate the database.
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Generate schema from existing database
Includes the possibility to generate an ER diagram from an existing database.
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SQL editor with syntax highlighting
Includes an SQL editor with syntax highlighting and code completion feature.
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Graphical Query Editor
Includes a visual query editor capable of using different join types, filters as well as the 'group by' clause.
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Platforms:
Windows, Linux, Mac
Technology:
Java
Price (2023-06-26):
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DbDesigner
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Templates
Has lots of templates with example database designs.
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Beta
Seems to be in beta status.
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Reverse and forward engineering
Supports MySQL, PostgreSQL and Oracle reverse engineering. Support for MS SQL and SQLite is planned.
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Generic design
Can create a "generic" design for all supported databases.
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DBeaver
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Cross-platform
Supported on Windows (2000/XP/2003/Vista/7/8/10), Linux, Mac OS and Solaris (x86).
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Never-ending function errors
Like, 'Communications link failure', 'Connection refused' (Community Edition 6.2.1).
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Free
It is licensed under GPL v2.
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Cannot view function
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Works for many types of databases
MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, IBM DB2, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Access, Sybase, Java DB (Derby), Firebird (Interbase), Derby (JavaDB), SQLite, Mimer, HSQLDB, H2, IBM Informix, Teradata, SAP MAX DB, Cache, Ingres, Linter, Vertica, MongoDB, Cassandra, ODBC, Any JDBC compliant data source.
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Trigger edition
Until version 3.5.8 you can not edit triggers, only view (since 3.5.6).
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Follow foreign key to their primary key
If you have a table with a foreign key you can click on it to see the table row where this key references to.
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Formatted text view
It has the classic grid view and a well-organized text view that you can quick-select with CTRL-A.
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Easy to use, clean neat inteface
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Platforms:
Windows, Linux, MacOS
Technology:
Java
Database management:
PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, IBM DB2, SQL Server, Access, Sybase, Firebird, Derby (JavaDB), SQLite, Mimer, HSQLDB, H2, IBM Informix, Teradata, SAP MAX DB, Cache, Ingres, Linter, Vertica, MongoDB, Cassandra, ODBC, Any JDBC compliant data source
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MySQL Workbench
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Mixed experience
Doesn't support HiDPi mode on Windows, everything looks blurry. On Linux it has missing features. On Mac seems to be working just fine. But overall a mixed experience.
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Easy to use
Actions can be directly carried out on tables. The software prepares the relevant query for approval before execution.
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Unintuitive UI
Workbench's user interface is regarded by a lot of users as unintuitive and hard to use. It seems cluttered and hard to get used to. The left side of the application has several sections (which you get to choose which to open) with several tools for each. A lot of features are hidden behind menus and need some getting used to find them.
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Community version
There is a community edition available that is free and open source; licensed under GPL.
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Freezes constantly
Running any kind of query with more than a thousand records or even just opening a file and other actions crashes the application. You are unable to actually stop a query. You have to kill from Windows Task Manager every single time.
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EER diagramming
MySQL Workbench has enhanced entity–relationship modeling support.
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Cross-platform
Works on Windows, Linux, OS X.
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Database synchronization
Forward & reverse engeneering
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SQLGate
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Quick data analysis
Functions; filter, sort and group on grid / Copy, past, sum and statistics functions like excel.
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Logon
The logon process after starting up the application is rather long winded (tested with PostgreSQL, no defaults shown for e.g. port number).
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Saves time with autocomplete & template functions
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Free version is limited
e.g. only 10 tables allowed in ERD designer.
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Fast processing and easy customization
They put out weekly updates, so there are new and impressive functions being added pretty consistently.
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Supports cloud-based DB such as AWS & Azure
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Includes PL/SQL editor and debugger
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ER diagrams
Entity Relationship database diagrams limitations are: only supports reverse engineering, and can not export to formats other than .erd
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Model Xtractor
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Complete diagrams
Generates complete diagrams of a database with one click.
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Driver download
Some database drivers need to be installed manually, e.g. for PostgreSQL the Npgsql MSI installer.
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Lightweight
Only a 5 Mb download.
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Multiple databases
Supports multiple databases: Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Azure, Amazon Redshift, SQLite and Firebird.
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Easy
Very user friendly.
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SQL Power Architect
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Convert
Can convert databases and copy the data from tables.
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The manual is not free
The SQL Power Architect User Guide costs $ 99.
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OLAP schema modeling
Cubes, Measures, Dimensions, Hierarchies & Levels.
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Reverse engineering
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Drag and Drop
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Windows, Linux, Unix, Mac
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pgModeler
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Diff scripts
Can generate scripts to synchronize a database.
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Compiling
Can't be compiled in Microsoft Visual Studio because of gcc/clang extensions. Instructions on how to compile for Windows.
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Reverse engineering
Can generate diagrams from an existing database.
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Export formats
Can export to SQL script file, PNG, SVG or directly to PostgreSQL.
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Platforms:
Windows, Linux, Mac
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C++, Qt
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PostgreSQL
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dbdiagram.io
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Multi database
Can export to MySQL, PostgreSQL and SQL Server, can also import Ruby on Rails.
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Limited free version
The free version allows 10 diagrams and advanced options like color can not be used.
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Clean interface
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No Crowfeet
Does not show "Crowfeet" symbols in relations.
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Ease of use
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SQLeo
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Data compare
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Java
Needs JRE 1.7+
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Query builder
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Import / Export
html, insert, text or csv
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Color
Background color per connection.
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Schema compare
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DbVisualizer
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Professional tool
This is a good and stable tool with really good and useful functionality: import/export, SSH tunnelling, fast searching, duplication, DDL visualization etc. If you are a professional, don't complain about the pricing. If you're an amateur, maybe this isn't for you.
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Expensive
License for the full product is costly.
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Duplicate row button
Makes it really easy to stub out example data while developing, just change the values with unique constraints and you have extra data ready to go.
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Wildcard finder
Has a search box that will highlight any matching row, regardless of what field is matched (spans multiple columns).
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In-line editing
Allows you to edit and save db rows through a spread-sheet like editor.
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Rise
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Import database
Import from SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, DB2.
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Code generators
Code generators for C#, PHP, SOAP web services.
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Multi database
Support for popular databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server.
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Visual Studio extension
A Visual Studio extension is available (14 days trial version).
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Toad
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Reliable
Toad is maintained by Dell and has great community support.
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Fewer features
Still some more features are required to add. Other than that its perfectly fine.
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Free
Toad is free to use.
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No built-in SSH tunneling
Toad currently doesn't provide built-in SSH tunneling.
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HeidiSQL
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Free
Licensed under GNU GPL.
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Can be buggy
HeidiSQL is known to have some bugs that results in crashes.
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Portable
Alongside the possibility of downloading the installer and sourcecode, a portable version of the software is available.
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Intellisense is not intelligent
No intellisense for columns unless table name is aliased.
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Great UI and ease of use
HeidiSQL has a comprehensive and intuitive interface.
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UI design is very bad
Generic windows form
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Syntax completion
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No session backup
You cannot recover your session after close or even worse crash.
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Lightweight
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Works under Linux only with Wine
It works quite well under Wine with Linux, but you must always take notice if the last version of HeidiSQL has been tested, for it may not run at all. There are some bugs in the Wine version that can be annoying and you have to kill the program and restart it. A native Linux version would be great.
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Great user management
The user manager of HeidiSQL can easily set privileges on a per-database level or give access to only certain commands.
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No built-in debugger included
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Data synchronization
HeidiSQL can compare and synchronize your data and structure between local and remote databases.
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SSH tunnel
HeidiSQL allows connecting to your MySQL database via SSH tunnel.
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Connect to servers via command line
You can use command line parameters to automate connections.
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Works fine with Wine under Linux
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Platforms:
Windows
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GPL-2.0
Technology:
Delphi
Database management:
PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MySQL, SQL Server, SQLite
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Valentina Studio
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Free version
You can download a free version from the app store.
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Multi DB
Supports several databases, MySQL/ MSSQL / PostGresSQL / and more
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Cross-platform
Valentina Studio works on Windows, Linux and OS X.
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Good UI
Valentina Studio has a responsive and clean user interface.
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Windows, Linux, Mac
Technology:
C++, QT
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