The Best Free HeidiSQL AlternativesTop Database Management Tools and other similar apps like HeidiSQL

The best free alternative to HeidiSQL is DBeaver, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to HeidiSQL and loads of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to HeidiSQL are MySQL Workbench, phpMyAdmin, Beekeeper studio and Sequel Pro.

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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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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Eclipse
    • Flatpak
    • Java
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    Comments about DBeaver as an Alternative to HeidiSQL
    Guest
    Positive
    6

    Offers same thing, a little bit confusing at the first time tho.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    5

    Works great with different databases and also available on Linux

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Kinsley Kixor
    Positive
    0

    Opting for this tool proved to be among the most advantageous choices we made for the project. Thanks to its implementation, we experienced a substantial boost in our productivity and work pace.

    3 of 4 comments
    DBeaver icon
    DBeaver icon
    • DBeaver is Freemium and Open SourceHeidiSQL is Free and Open Source
  2. 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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about MySQL Workbench as an Alternative to HeidiSQL
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Can't provide Postgre support

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    One of the best DB management alternatives among linux users. It's easy to use, and supports Remote DB Connections even via SSH Tunneling.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    MySQL Workbench icon
    MySQL Workbench icon
    • MySQL Workbench is Free and Open SourceHeidiSQL is also Free and Open Source
  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

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    Main UI
     
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    Comments about phpMyAdmin as an Alternative to HeidiSQL
    Chris
    0

    HeidiSQL is an standalone software application whereas phpMyAdmin is an Webbased application that requires an webserver running in the background.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    One of worth alternative among WEB BASED

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    -3

    phpMyAdmin is not really useful for writing querys, its more suitable for testing small datasets

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 4 comments
    phpMyAdmin icon
    phpMyAdmin icon
    • phpMyAdmin is Free and Open SourceHeidiSQL is also Free and Open Source
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  6. Beekeeper studio icon

    Beekeeper studio

     38 likes

    Open Source SQL Editor and Database Manager for MySQL, SQL Server, Postgres, Redshift, Sqlite and more.

    100 Beekeeper studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • MySQL Community Edition
    • MariaDB
    • Microsoft SQL Server
    • CockroachDB
    • Amazon Redshift
    • PostgreSQL
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  7. Sequel Pro icon

    Sequel Pro

     133 likes

    Sequel Pro is a fast, easy-to-use Mac database management application for working with MySQL databases.

    79 Sequel Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Comments about Sequel Pro as an Alternative to HeidiSQL
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    direct replacement for on OSX

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    -2

    sequel pro lacks in feature and don't see the changes in schema, even if you refresh it

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Sequel Pro icon
    Sequel Pro icon
    • Sequel Pro is Free and Open SourceHeidiSQL is also Free and Open Source
  10. 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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  11. 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
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Powerful User Interface
     
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    Comments about Valentina Studio as an Alternative to HeidiSQL
    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    Awsome! It runs on linux smoothly with loads of features.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Valentina Studio icon
    Valentina Studio icon
    • Valentina Studio is Freemium and ProprietaryHeidiSQL is Free and Open Source
  12. Adminer icon

    Adminer

     92 likes

    Adminer (formerly phpMinAdmin) is a full-featured database management tool written in PHP. Conversely to phpMyAdmin, it consist of a single file ready to deploy to the target server. Adminer is available for MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, MS SQL and Oracle.

    63 Adminer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    Table structure
     
  13. 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

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  14. pgAdmin icon

    pgAdmin

     72 likes

    pgAdmin is the most popular and feature rich open source administration and development platform for PostgreSQL, the most advanced open source database in the world.

    60 pgAdmin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Welcome screen, standard theme
     
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    Comments about pgAdmin as an Alternative to HeidiSQL
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    It is a PostgreSQL specific app.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    pgAdmin icon
    pgAdmin icon
    • pgAdmin is Free and Open SourceHeidiSQL is also Free and Open Source
  15. PostgreSQL for Visual Studio Code icon

    PostgreSQL for Visual Studio Code

     9 likes

    PostgreSQL for Visual Studio Code is the essential extension for working with PostgreSQL databases - locally or in the cloud. Connect, query, build, and chat with your databases with ease, including seamless Entra authentication for Azure Database for PostgreSQL.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Visual Studio Code
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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