What are the best MySQL management tools?

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What are the best MySQL management tools?

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Best MySQL management tools	Price	Platforms	Technology
-- TablePlus	59	Windows, Linux, Mac	-
-- PHPMyAdmin	0	-	-
-- Sequel PRO	-	-	-
-- DbVisualizer	Free / paid	Windows, Linux, Mac	Java
-- JookDB	FREE / PAID	Windows, Mac, Linux	C++

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score 6 · Answer 1

TablePlus

Top Pro

Native, beautiful and friendly

TablePlus is a native app which helps you easily edit database data and structure. See More

Top Con

Not Multi Platform

Only running under Mac OS, nothing for other platforms. See More

Specs

Platforms:Windows, Linux, Mac

Top Pro

Clean interface

Unlike many database editors, TablePlus is simple and clean. Just enough. Think SequelPro, but for many databases. See More

Top Con

Mac only

With a Windows version coming soon. See More

Top Pro

Multi-tabs & code review

TablePlus supports multi-tab and multi-window viewing, as well as generates code review whenever you make a change to your database. See More

Top Pro

Customizable appearance

TablePlus' smartly designed interface not only gives you powerful functions, but also allows you to personalize your database workspace by changing themes and font sizes. Our shortcut keys also help you work faster and be more efficient. See More

Top Pro

Powerful SQL editor

Equipped with the following features: •Highlight syntax •Indent SQL Command •Split Results into Tabs •Save favorite SQL to snippet •Customize font size See More

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score 4 · Answer 2

PHPMyAdmin

Top Pro

Easy to edit

Editions can be performed over a result table just by clicking the desired field. See More

Top Con

Confusing interface

It may take some time to get used to it. See More

Top Pro

Available in most hosting services

Because of its portability, popularity and robustness phpMyAdmin is included in most hosting services that support the LAMP stack. See More

Top Con

No schema visualization

Top Pro

Easy installation

The installation process itself is very simple, you need to have PHP and MySQL installed on your server, extract the files to a specified directory and run the install script. If you get stuck somewhere there's a lot of help online. The official wiki is very good too as far as the installation goes. See More

Top Con

No code higlighting

phpMyAdmin does not have any code highlighting or auto-completion capabilities, unlike other options. See More

Top Pro

Complete functionality

phpMyAdmin is complete as far as features and functionality go. You can even build a full website without knowing any MySQL. See More

Top Pro

Portable

phpMyAdmin can run in a web browser, this makes it a very portable tool because it can be run on any computer and on any OS as long as it has a web browser installed. See More

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score 3 · Answer 3

Sequel PRO

Top Con

Mac only

score 2 · Answer 4

DbVisualizer

Top Pro

The graphical query builder is great

Top Con

It has too many features and it can be overwhelming trying to learn them all

Agnes.Sten's Experience

Moved from a different tool when I switched employers. Have been using DBVisualizer for 2+ years now and it has made my work with 5+ dbs daily a lot easier. See More

Specs

Platforms:Windows, Linux, Mac

Technology:Java

Top Pro

In-line editing

Allows you to edit and save db rows through a spread-sheet like editor. See More

Top Con

Can be memory intensive

GraciousArke's Experience

I use this every day at work connecting to 5-8 different dbs. First connection set up did take some time but once i got a hold of it it was easy setting up the rest. Its nice that I can click Filters without actually writing SQL. See More

Top Pro

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. See More

Top Pro

Export functions are nice and extensive

Top Pro

Intuitive UI

Top Pro

CLI

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score 1 · Answer 5

JookDB

Top Pro

Free and powerful

Specs

Platforms:Windows, Mac, Linux

Technology:C++

Database management:MySQL, MariaDB, Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQLite, MongoDB, DM, OceanBase, TiDB and SQLServer

score 2 · Answer 6

Adminer

Top Pro

Themes

Has a great variety of themes which transfers pretty ugly application into a great looking one. See More

Top Con

No autocomplete

There is syntax highlighting but no auto-completion See More

Top Pro

Database views

Anyone who uses the views function will appreciate Adminer better. You can click on a view and edit to change the view. In phpMyAdmin, you can edit a view, but it's not easy or intuitive. SQL Buddy doesn't have any way of doing this. See More

Top Pro

Browser based

You can use all browser features like "Find in page" (the whole page), auto fill, password management etc. See More

Top Pro

Very intuitive and easy filtering/sorting

Entering multiple different SELECT/WHERE/SORT conditions is easy See More

Top Pro

Supports more than MySQL

It supports several database management systems (Postgres, SQLite, Oracle, MS SQL and of course MySQL) See More

Top Pro

Lightweight

The installation and Adminer itself only requires a single PHP file. Once it's uploaded you can log in and start using it. See More

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score 46 · Answer 7

dbForge Studio for MySQL

score 5 · Answer 8

Valentina Studio

score 1 · Answer 9

6 Options Considered

My Recommendation for TablePlus

My Recommendation for TablePlus

Native, beautiful and friendly

Not Multi Platform

Clean interface

Mac only

Multi-tabs & code review

Customizable appearance

Powerful SQL editor

My Recommendation for PHPMyAdmin

My Recommendation for PHPMyAdmin

Easy to edit

Confusing interface

Available in most hosting services

No schema visualization

Easy installation

No code higlighting

Complete functionality

Portable

My Recommendation for Sequel PRO

My Recommendation for Sequel PRO

Mac only

My Recommendation for DbVisualizer

My Recommendation for DbVisualizer

The graphical query builder is great

It has too many features and it can be overwhelming trying to learn them all

In-line editing

Can be memory intensive

Professional tool

Export functions are nice and extensive

Intuitive UI

CLI

My Recommendation for JookDB

My Recommendation for JookDB

Free and powerful

My Recommendation for Adminer

My Recommendation for Adminer

Themes

No autocomplete

Database views

Browser based

Very intuitive and easy filtering/sorting

Supports more than MySQL

Lightweight

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My Recommendation for DataGrip

My Recommendation for DataGrip

My Recommendation for dbForge Studio for MySQL

My Recommendation for dbForge Studio for MySQL

My Recommendation for Valentina Studio

My Recommendation for Valentina Studio

My Recommendation for DbForge Studio for MySQL

My Recommendation for DbForge Studio for MySQL

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