phpMyAdmin alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave phpMyAdmin: mySQL and MariaDB only, and web exposure makes it an attack target. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces phpMyAdmin, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Adminer currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best phpMyAdmin alternative for most people
AdminerA single PHP file that also supports PostgreSQL, SQLite and SQL Server.
Best phpMyAdmin alternative for a free option
MySQL WorkbenchThe official desktop tool for deeper MySQL administration.
Best phpMyAdmin alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
DbGateRuns as a web app and supports many more databases.
Best phpMyAdmin alternative for open source
HeidiSQLA free, lightweight desktop client for MySQL and MariaDB.
Best phpMyAdmin alternative for self-hosting
CloudBeaverA modern web client with access control for teams.
Best phpMyAdmin alternative for Mac
MySQL WorkbenchThe official desktop tool for deeper MySQL administration.
Best phpMyAdmin alternative for Windows
MySQL WorkbenchThe official desktop tool for deeper MySQL administration.
Best phpMyAdmin alternative for Linux
MySQL WorkbenchThe official desktop tool for deeper MySQL administration.
Best phpMyAdmin alternative for working in the browser
AdminerA single PHP file that also supports PostgreSQL, SQLite and SQL Server.
phpMyAdmin alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to phpMyAdmin?
Adminer ranks first right now. A single PHP file that also supports PostgreSQL, SQLite and SQL Server. MySQL Workbench and HeidiSQL follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to phpMyAdmin?
Yes. Adminer (open source), MySQL Workbench (open source), HeidiSQL (open source) and CloudBeaver (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to phpMyAdmin?
Yes: Adminer, MySQL Workbench, HeidiSQL and CloudBeaver, plus 1 more in the list above. Adminer, CloudBeaver and DbGate can also be self-hosted.
Which phpMyAdmin alternatives work on Linux?
MySQL Workbench, HeidiSQL and DbGate run on Linux.
Why do people switch from phpMyAdmin?
The complaints we hear most: mySQL and MariaDB only; web exposure makes it an attack target; dated interface.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces phpMyAdmin, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.