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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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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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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):
196$ + Taxes
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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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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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Platforms:
Windows, Linux, Mac
Technology:
Java
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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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Platforms:
Windows, Linux, Mac
Technology:
C++, QT
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DataGrip
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Supports multiple languages
DataGrip is not a language-specific IDE. It supports a wide variety of languages by default, such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, Derby, H2, Sqlite, and many more. You can also specify your own JDBC drivers to get support for additional platforms.
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Performance can be slow/sluggish when working with high-volume databases
As with all other IDEs, DataGrip is powerful and thus requires more resources than usual. It can use up to several GB's of memory when working with high-volume databases, and this has an impact on performance if your system is not equipped to handle it.
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Much more powerful than its counterparts
DataGrip is a full-featured IDE for working with databases and SQL. It includes commonly found features in database clients, and offers IDE-specific features beyond that — version control, autocompletion, refactoring support, etc.
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Not user friendly
For incompetent users that do not have any idea what they are doing this, and any similar product will not seem user friendly. For nearly everyone else this is yet another amazing IDE from the JetBrains family; a must have!
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Beautiful and customizable UI
DataGrip currently provides two theme options, light and dark. The UI is intuitive to navigate and provides powerful features such as a diagram view of table relationships.
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Expensive
This is an annual subscription with tiered pricing that diminishes a small amount year over year. But there are other much cheaper or free alternatives. This is the premium priced product of the bunch.
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Helps you avoid mistakes
It can catch SQL bugs and suggest ways to resolve them. It will inform of unresolved objects and the use of keywords as identifiers.
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Refactoring support
You can refactor SQL code with DataGrip — it resolves all references automatically and when an object/variable is renamed, you can choose to update all references to it in your project.
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Powerful data editor
A powerful data editor lets you add, remove, edit, and clone data rows. Navigate through the data by foreign keys and use the text search to find anything in the data displayed in the table editor. All your changes are stored locally and can be submitted at once. Multiple fields can also be edited at once.
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Version control support
DataGrip supports a wide variety of VCS tools out of the box so that you can edit, test, and commit changes without ever leaving the tool.
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Excellent code completion
DataGrip's code completion is context-sensitive and schema-aware code completion. It will take into account tables structure, foreign keys, and even database objects created in your code.
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Cross-platform
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Windows, Linux, Mac
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Java
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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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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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Platforms:
Windows, Linux, Mac
Technology:
Java
Database management:
JDBC-compliant
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Navicat for MySQL
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Excellent choice of import/export options
Navicat can easily import data from ODBC, Excel, Access, DBF, TXT, CSV, XML, JSON etc and export to Excel, Access, DBF, TXT, CSV, XML, JSON etc.
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Buggy
Navicat tends to release builds that have some problems, but they usually release a patched version soon after. Also have had issues with import/export and tunneling.
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HTTP/SSH tunnel
Navicat can upload a PHP script to enable HTTP tunneling or choose a SSH tunnel instead.
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Still buggy, not getting better with updates
This software is way to buggy for a premium priced product. Have done many payed upgrades but I will not do a next payed upgrade. I am done with all the crashing and me losing time with this piece of software. Looking for an alternative.
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Easy to use
Navicat manages an intuitive, easy to use UI without sacrificing functionality.
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Cost
The cost of a license ranges from $119-$299.
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Unicode support
Navicat has full unicode support.
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Data and structure synchronization
Navicat can compare and synchronize your data and structure between local and remote databases.
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User management
Navicat allows for simple user and access management.
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Light-weighted
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Cross-platform
Originally released on Windows, it has been ported to OS X and Linux.
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SQL code completion
Navicat supports auto-complete for SQL queries.
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Server monitoring
Allows you to monitor your server for inefficient queries, etc.
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Batch job scheduling
Navicat can schedule things like backups, restores, data transfers or report building.
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Visual query builder
Create and edit queries without writing SQL.
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Visual report builder
Navicat can build reports in a visual way. Once set up, the process can be scheduled.
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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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Platforms:
Web
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SQLyog
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Easy to use and elegant UI
The UI is uncluttered and intuitive.
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Premium support at an additional cost
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Visual design of queries
Query builder is very intuitive and easy for designing very complex queries.
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Cost
Pricing starts at $69 and goes up to $299.
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Community version
There is a free/community version available here.
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Power tools
There are very useful power tools to do task like database synchronization, visual data comparison, Schedule backup with email notification. One can also schedule task with scheduler and will get report of task completion or error in email.
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Session restore
User can enable session restore to avoid loss of unsaved work.
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Data visualization
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Store model in project file
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Discounts for multiple users
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Free upgrades for 1 year included
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Unconditional 90-day money back policy
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Premium support option
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Personalized themes
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Fast and stable
Completely written in c/c++ using win32 api gives is edge in performance over other clients.
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Advanced connection options
It's possible to connect to any MySQL server with these powerful connection options - HTTP, SSH, SSL.
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Schemaball
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Supports reading schemas from multiple sources
Schemaball can read schemas from multiple sources such as SQL schema dumps, flat files or live databases.
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Visualizations may be hard to get used to
Since schemas are visualized by using stylized "schema balls" it may be hard getting used to them since they are so different from the other, more straightforward options.
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Interesting twist on visual interface
Gives a quick way to grasp an overview on the past/present complexity of the database (or group of tables) undergoing inspection.
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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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Platforms:
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Beekeeper Studio
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Easy to use
Way less confusing than other DB managers, and has a simple tabbed interface that feels more like VS Code.
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Not for a DBA
It's great for web/app developers who interact with a database, but if you're a full time DBA you probably have better powertools available
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Free and Open Source
MIT License!
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Postgres
I use SQLite, MySQL, and Postgres, and Beekeeper supports all of them!
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Autocomplete
The autocomplete is useful but not obtrusive
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Platforms:
Mac, Windows, Linux
Technology:
Electron
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Yes
Free tier:
Yes, 100% Open Source
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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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Platforms:
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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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Sequel Pro
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Crashes constantly
Crashes when working with mysql 8.0.12 for macos 10.13. Unable to do anything.
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Great UI
Clean, easy to use, highly polished interface.
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Not maintained
The app crashes when you close a tab.
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Native OS X from the start
Unlike other solutions, Sequel Pro was built specifically for OS X and for MySQL from the beginning and as such the design takes better advantage of OS X features and is optimized for MySQL.
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No MySQL 8 support
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Free and open source
Licensed under MIT.
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Not adapted for MacOS Catalina
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Multiple connection methods
Sequel Pro can choose between standard and SSH connection methods.
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No multiple query tabs
Sequel Pro does not support multiple query tabs in its editor. This is incredibly frustrating for a power user.
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Multiple import/export options
Sequel Pro can export to SQL, CSV and XML files and import SQL and CSV files.
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Text in the query lost on connection failure & crashes
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Command line access
Sequel Pro can also access and manage everything from the command line.
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OS X only, no Linux or Windows versions
Power users have to manage in many different environments. A consistent admin interface is hugely beneficial.
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Excellent user management
Has easy user privilege management.
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Query editing capabilities much poorer than MySql Workbench, Querious, and others
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Highly flexible filters
Sequel Pro has highly flexible and customizable filters.
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No visual query editor
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Unable to import from binary SQL files
I frequently import binary multipolygon data from another source, and it won’t open.
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FlySpeed SQL Query
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Portable version available
The portable version is offered at $49/year or $129/lifetime.
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Commercial use requires a license
If you plan on using FlySpeed for commercial purposes, you have to purchase the product at $39-49/year or $99-$129/lifetime.
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Free version
There is a free version of FlySpeed SQL Query for non-commercial purposes.
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Platforms:
Windows
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SQLPro for MySQL
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Great UI
Easy to use.
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Since last updates - crashes all the time
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Easily save queries
SQLPro supports saving queries that you may want to use more than once.
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Proprietary
SQLPro is a paid proprietary software with licenses starting at $19.99.
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Great UI for big databases
Super easy to view table structure and a double click will select top 100 rows.
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