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HeidiSQL vs Sqlectron: catalog facts
HeidiSQL	Sqlectron
Free Free and open source under the GPL. Donations are welcomed but nothing is withheld.	Free Free and open source with no paid edition.
Windows, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Exports structure and data directly to another server, not just to a file Native Delphi application; it starts instantly and stays small	Lightweight and simple interface Works with several database engines from one app
Windows-first; the Linux builds come from a separate Lazarus branch No macOS build	Fewer administration features than full database IDEs No dedicated project website beyond the repository
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0	License: MIT
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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