phpMyAdmin Alternatives

phpMyAdmin is described as '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' and is a very popular database management tool in the development category. There are more than 100 alternatives to phpMyAdmin for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Self-Hosted apps. The best phpMyAdmin alternative is DBeaver, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like phpMyAdmin are Adminer, HeidiSQL, MySQL Workbench and Beekeeper studio.

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  1. WhatTheDuck icon
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    WhatTheDuck is an open-source web application built on DuckDB. It allows users to upload CSV files, store them in tables, and perform SQL queries on the data.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  2. dbForge Studio for MySQL is the universal MySQL and MariaDB client for database management, administration and development. With the help of this intelligent MySQL client the work with data and code has become easier and more convenient.

    94 dbForge Studio for MySQL alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Comments about dbForge Studio for MySQL as an Alternative to phpMyAdmin
    Comment summary: dbForge Studio for MySQL is consistently praised for its user-friendly interface, advanced features like visual database design and query building, and overall better performance compared to phpMyAdmin. While phpMyAdmin is valued for being free, many users recognize dbForge Studio as a better choice for complex projects due to its flexibility and extensive toolset that enhances productivity.
    Top Positive Comment
    barry-chisco-business
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    functionality is wider and more useful

    gaddis18ri
    Positive
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    phpMyAdmin is good and free, but if you start working on complex projects and face a broad set of tasks dbForge Studio is better choice than phpMyAdmin.

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

    The best tool for MySQL & MariaDB.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks dbForge Studio for MySQL is a great phpMyAdmin alternative.

    • dbForge Studio for MySQL is Freemium and ProprietaryphpMyAdmin is Free and Open Source
  3. DbVisualizer icon
     38 likes

    DbVisualizer is the Universal database tool for developers, analysts and DBAs. It runs on all major OS'es and connects to all major databases and JDBC drivers.

    130 DbVisualizer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  4. Tableplus icon
     32 likes

    A native app which helps you easily edit database data and structure. TablePlus includes many security features to protect your database, including native libssh and TLS to encrypt your connection.

    99 Tableplus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
    • Tableplus is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to phpMyAdmin.

    • Tableplus is Paid and ProprietaryphpMyAdmin is Free and Open Source
  5. Sequel Ace icon
     12 likes

    Sequel Ace is the "sequel" to longtime macOS tool Sequel Pro. Sequel Ace is a fast, easy-to-use Mac database management application for working with MySQL & MariaDB databases.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  6. Toad Edge icon
     28 likes

    Toad for MySQL is a freeware development tool that enables you to quickly and efficiently create and execute queries, automate database object management, and develop SQL code. Toad MySQL provides utilities to compare, extract, and search for objects.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. SQLyog icon
     36 likes

    SQLyog MySQL GUI is the most powerful MySQL manager and admin tool, combining the features of MySQL Query Browser, Administrator, phpMyAdmin and various other MySQL Front Ends and MySQL clients in a single intuitive interface.

    73 SQLyog alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. Oracle SQL Developer is a free and fully supported graphical tool for database development. With SQL Developer, you can browse database objects, run SQL statements and SQL scripts, and edit and debug PL/SQL statements.

    56 Oracle SQL Developer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  9. SQuirreL SQL icon
     56 likes

    SQuirreL SQL is an open-source Java SQL Client program that will allow you to view the structure of a JDBC compliant database, browse the data in tables, issue SQL commands etc.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  10. dbHarbor is more than just database management tool. It gives developers and database administrators one place to design, implement and test databases.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  11. Antares SQL icon
     5 likes

    Antares is an SQL client that aims to become an useful and complete tool, especially for developers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
  12. Chive icon
     34 likes

    Chive is a free, open source, web-based database management tool, designed to bring joy to web developers - with easy administration, super fast UI and state of the art web technologies.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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