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dblab vs MySQL Command-Line Client: catalog facts
dblab	MySQL Command-Line Client
Free Free and open source.	Free Free as part of MySQL Community Edition; Oracle sells a separate Enterprise Edition.
Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
Works entirely in the terminal Supports several major SQL databases	Ships with every MySQL Community Server package Runs SQL scripts non-interactively for automation
Text interface is less discoverable than a graphical client Maintained by a small team	Text-only interface with no visual schema browsing Windows downloads bundle the full server, which is large
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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