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MySQL Workbench

Oracle's official visual tool for MySQL development, administration, modelling and performance analysis.

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About MySQL Workbench

MySQL Workbench is the official graphical tool for MySQL from Oracle. The current generation was rebuilt on the MySQL Shell foundation and replaces both the older Workbench releases, which reached end of life, and the discontinued MySQL Shell for VS Code. It combines a SQL script editor and SQL notebooks that also support JavaScript and TypeScript, server administration for users, grants, status and configuration, performance reports and a redesigned visual explain for understanding query plans, data modelling, and migration and backup tooling, including MySQL Enterprise Backup integration and a migration assistant for Oracle's HeatWave cloud. It is available for Windows, macOS and several Linux distributions. The Community edition is open source under the GPL and free to download; some features tie into paid MySQL Enterprise products. It is MySQL-specific, so it is not a general database client, and the large rewrite means some workflows from the older version have changed.

Best for: MySQL developers and DBAs who want the official, free tool from Oracle.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Official tool with deep MySQL administration and performance views
  • Free and open source Community edition
  • SQL notebooks and modelling in one app

Why people leave

  • MySQL only
  • Recent rewrite changed familiar workflows
  • Some features depend on paid MySQL Enterprise products

Top MySQL Workbench alternatives

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  1. 1HeidiSQL logo
    HeidiSQL

    A lighter, quicker free client for everyday MySQL and MariaDB work.

    66.5
  2. 2DBeaver logo
    DBeaver

    Free and open source, handling MySQL alongside many other databases.

    62.6
  3. 3Sequel Ace logo
    Sequel Ace

    A free, native and simple MySQL client on the Mac.

    59.6
  4. 4SQLyog logo
    SQLyog

    A commercial MySQL GUI with strong schema sync and backup scheduling.

    57.2
  5. 5phpMyAdmin logo
    phpMyAdmin

    Web-based MySQL administration that needs no desktop install.

    55.3

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MySQL Workbench: common questions

Is MySQL Workbench free?

Yes. MySQL Workbench is free, open-source software.

Is MySQL Workbench open source?

Yes.

What platforms does MySQL Workbench run on?

MySQL Workbench is available for Windows, macOS and Linux.

What are the best alternatives to MySQL Workbench?

The highest-ranked MySQL Workbench alternatives right now are HeidiSQL, DBeaver and Sequel Ace. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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