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MySQL WorkbenchdbForge Studio
Free

Available as a free download from the MySQL downloads site.

 Paid

Commercial software with a free trial.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows
  • Official tool from the makers of MySQL
  • SQL notebooks with JavaScript and TypeScript support
  • Dedicated editions for SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle and PostgreSQL
  • dbForge Edge combines all engines in one suite
  • Focused on MySQL rather than other databases
  • New generation replaces older releases, so older guides may not match
  • Paid after the trial
  • Proprietary software
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 24, 2026

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