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MySQL WorkbenchDataGrip
Free

Available as a free download from the MySQL downloads site.

 Paid

A paid subscription is required after the trial.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Official tool from the makers of MySQL
  • SQL notebooks with JavaScript and TypeScript support
  • Schema-aware SQL completion and safe rename across queries
  • Schema and data comparison between databases
  • Focused on MySQL rather than other databases
  • New generation replaces older releases, so older guides may not match
  • Paid subscription with no free tier
  • Overkill if you only ever touch one database engine
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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