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Database Workbench vs dotConnect
Both stand on database client software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Database Workbench combines database design, SQL, data management, and testing tools, with additional connectivity and collaboration in higher editions. Check SQLite module requirements if that database is part of your workflow.
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Choose dotConnect if your .NET application needs direct database or cloud connections alongside ADO.NET features and Visual Studio tooling. The free Express edition is limited to basic connectivity on .NET Framework, while paid developer plans start at $219.95, paid once.
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| Database Workbench | dotConnect | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | No |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Database Workbench module: €199, paid once | Professional Single: $219.95, paid once |
| Plans published | 14 | 12 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | upscene.com | devart.com |
| On database client software | #6 of 53 | #10 of 53 |
Database Workbench: what it does well
- Supports a wide range of database systems.
- Includes visual design and migration tools.
- Provides query profiling and procedure debugging.
- Free Lite editions are available for Firebird and MySQL.
What to know first
- Linux use requires Wine.
- SQLite access can be metadata read-only without a module license.
- Lite editions are listed only for Firebird and MySQL.
dotConnect: what it does well
- Connects to nine listed database systems and three cloud services.
- Supports SQL commands, stored procedures, transactions, and connection pooling.
- Visual Studio database explorer and Entity Developer integration are included.
- SQL Server provider supports Windows, Linux, and macOS.
- Supports secure connections using SSL, SSH, and HTTPS tunneling.
What to know first
- Free Express edition is limited to basic connectivity and .NET Framework.
- Paid developer plans start at $219.95, paid once.
- Developer license is for one developer.
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