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OpenEverest vs phpMyAdmin
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 APILinuxMac+2
OpenEverest combines Kubernetes-based provisioning with workload scaling, backup, and access controls. Version 1 is the current release; version 2 is explicitly a developer preview rather than a production-ready release.
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Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWeb
phpMyAdmin provides database administration, query, schema, and import/export tools for MySQL and MariaDB in a self-hosted web tool. Check the PHP and database version requirements before installing.
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| OpenEverest | phpMyAdmin | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web | Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | openeverest.io | phpmyadmin.net |
| On database administration tools | #5 of 34 | #9 of 34 |
OpenEverest: what it does well
- Free and open source under Apache 2.0
- Provision through UI, API, or CLI
- Supports scheduled backups and point-in-time recovery
- Runs on cloud, bare metal, or on-premises Kubernetes
What to know first
- Version 2 is a developer preview
- Version 2 is not intended for production
phpMyAdmin: what it does well
- Free software for MySQL and MariaDB administration.
- Includes SQL commands and CSV or SQL imports.
- Exports to eight listed formats.
- Supports centralized multi-server administration.
- Translated into 98 languages.
What to know first
- Self-hosted installation is required.
- Stable 5.2 requires PHP 7.2 or newer.
- Requires MySQL or MariaDB 5.5 or newer.
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