HeidiSQL Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to HeidiSQL for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is DBeaver, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to HeidiSQL and loads of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to HeidiSQL are MySQL Workbench, phpMyAdmin, Beekeeper studio and Navicat.

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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
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    DBeaver icon

    • Most users think DBeaver is a great HeidiSQL alternative.

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

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

    • 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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    38
    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.
    HeidiSQL Icon
    MySQL Workbench icon

    • Most users think MySQL Workbench is a great HeidiSQL alternative.

    • 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
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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
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    phpMyAdmin icon

    • Some users think phpMyAdmin is a great HeidiSQL alternative, some don't.

    • phpMyAdmin is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to HeidiSQL.

    • phpMyAdmin is Free and Open SourceHeidiSQL is also Free and Open Source
  5. 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 (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • MySQL Community Edition
    • MariaDB
    • Microsoft SQL Server
    • CockroachDB
    • Amazon Redshift
    • PostgreSQL
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  6. Navicat icon

    Navicat

     80 likes

    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.

    105 Navicat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    • Most users think Navicat is a great HeidiSQL alternative.

    • Navicat is the most popular commercial alternative to HeidiSQL.

    • Navicat is Paid and ProprietaryHeidiSQL is Free and Open Source
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    DataGrip

     77 likes

    DataGrip is a database IDE from JetBrains that is tailored to suit specific needs of professional SQL developers.

    88 DataGrip alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    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

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    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 (Pay once)
    • 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.
    HeidiSQL Icon
    Valentina Studio icon

    • Most users think Valentina Studio is a great HeidiSQL alternative.

    • Valentina Studio is Freemium and ProprietaryHeidiSQL is Free and Open Source
  12. 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.
    HeidiSQL Icon
    pgAdmin icon
    • pgAdmin is Free and Open SourceHeidiSQL is also Free and Open Source
  13. 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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