Top 8 MySQL GUI Tools

MySQL is perhaps one of the most popular databases for development . The fact that it offers tremendous scalability and flexibility in web applications means maximum open source applications use MySQL database today. Here is a list of the top 8 GUI tools you can use with MySQL:

1.MyDB Studio


MyDB Studio is a complete collection of powerful tools for MySQL Server administration. Boasts of a simple Graphical User Interface (GUI).

2.DBTools Manager

With built-in support for MySQL, PostgreSQL, Interbase/Firebird, SQLite, DBF tables, MSAccess, MSSQL Server, Sybase, Oracle and ODBC database engines, it also brings you new features which make it the most advanced application.

3.dbForge Studio

Universal MySQL GUI tool that enables MySQL developers and administrators to create and execute queries, develop and debug MySQL routines, automate MySQL database object management in the convenient environment, and many others. 

4.SQLWave

Compact, fast and easy-to-use MySQL client that allows you to easily connect to your remote hosts anywhere. Supports all current and recent versions of MySQL, including its new features for managing database structure: working with tables, views, storage procedures, functions, events, foreign keys and triggers.

5.phpMyAdmin

Free software tool written in PHP, intended to handle the administration of MySQL over the Web. phpMyAdmin supports a wide range of operations on MySQL, MariaDB and Drizzle. Frequently used operations (managing databases, tables, columns, 
relations, indexes, users, permissions, etc) can be performed via the user interface, while you still have the ability to directly execute any SQL statement. 

6.HeidiSQL

Useful and reliable tool designed for web developers using the popular MySQL server, and Microsoft SQL databases. It enables you to browse and edit data, create and edit tables, views, procedures, triggers and scheduled events.

7.Navicat

It allows you to connect to MySQL and MariaDB databases simultaneously within a single application. This all-inclusive front end provides an intuitive and powerful graphical interface for databases management, development and maintenance. 

8.Workbench

MySQL Workbench provides DBAs and developers an integrated tools environment for: database design and modeling, SQL development and database administration.