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ClusterControl vs DbNinja
Both stand on database administration tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
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Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2
DbNinja covers MySQL administration, query work, backup, migration, and exports in a self-hosted web application. Its free personal-use option requires user installation and has a one-computer limit.
Visit DbNinjaThe facts
| ClusterControl | DbNinja | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Self-serve: €250 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | severalnines.com | dbninja.com |
| On database administration tools | #1 of 34 | #3 of 34 |
ClusterControl: what it does well
DbNinja: what it does well
- Backs up and restores database structure and data.
- Compares and synchronizes databases between hosts.
- Exports to CSV, SQL, Excel, and JSON.
- Connects to multiple hosts in a tabbed interface.
What to know first
- Personal use is limited to one computer at a time.
- Requires a PHP-enabled web server and specified PHP setup.
- Requires MySQL 4.1 or higher.
- Download page lists version 3.2.7, released April 8, 2017.
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