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dbForge Studio for MySQL vs SQLTools

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.

dbForge Studio for MySQL

Free plan WindowsMacLinux

Choose dbForge Studio for MySQL if you need a desktop tool for one of its supported databases, with visual editing and export options. Standard is listed at $9.95 a month; compare the listed plan features if you need higher-tier synchronization, automation, or source control capabilities.

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SQLTools

Free plan Windows

SQLTools offers a portable, no-cost toolkit for Oracle querying and object work on Windows. Confirm the Oracle Client architecture and database version before deployment.

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The facts

	dbForge Studio for MySQL	SQLTools
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Windows, Mac, Linux	Windows
Lowest paid plan	See the plans	Free or on request
Plans published	4	1
Maker	Devart	Not published
Website	devart.com	sqltools.net
On database client software	#31 of 53	#35 of 53

dbForge Studio for MySQL: what it does well

Supports MySQL, MariaDB, Percona, and HeatWave.
Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Includes SSH tunneling and query history.
Exports results to formats including CSV, PDF, and XLSX.
Offers visual data editing and a query builder.

What to know first

Standard costs $9.95 a month, billed monthly.
The Professional and Enterprise plan prices are not included in the listed plan details.

SQLTools: what it does well

Free under GNU GPL version 3
Portable with no installation required
Data grid supports pivoting and exporting
Browses and maintains objects by schema and type
Provides Quick Query and Quick Count

What to know first

Requires a properly installed matching Oracle Client
Focused on Oracle databases
Oracle 10g and 21c are untested
Credential encryption uses a default password if blank

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