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DbNinja vs pgAdmin

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.

DbNinja

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.

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pgAdmin provides broad graphical tools for PostgreSQL work, from queries and object editing to maintenance and monitoring. Users should be comfortable following the latest release, as older versions are not supported and paid support is unavailable.

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The facts

	DbNinja	pgAdmin
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows	Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	2	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	dbninja.com	pgadmin.org
On database administration tools	#3 of 34	#7 of 34

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.

pgAdmin: what it does well

Free under the PostgreSQL Licence
Available in desktop and multi-user web modes
Includes query, schema, ERD, and debugging tools
Offers on-demand backup and restore operations
Downloads cover major desktop and server formats

What to know first

Only the latest release is supported
No long-term stable versions
No paid support

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