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Database Workbench vs Hackolade Studio
Both stand on database design tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
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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Free plan APILinuxMac+2
Hackolade Studio covers data modeling, schema engineering, and documentation across many targets. The free edition has clear feature and model-size limits; Workgroup adds team features at €175 per user per month or €1,750 per year.
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| Database Workbench | Hackolade Studio | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | No |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Database Workbench module: €199, paid once | See the plans |
| Plans published | 14 | 10 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | upscene.com | hackolade.com |
| On database design tools | #1 of 35 | #5 of 35 |
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.
Hackolade Studio: what it does well
- Supports conceptual, logical, and physical modeling.
- Reverse- and forward-engineering capabilities are listed.
- Works across Linux, macOS, Windows, and web.
- Workgroup includes Git collaboration and support.
What to know first
- Community models are limited to 50 objects.
- Community omits advanced forward and reverse engineering.
- Collibra integration requires an optional upgrade.
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