About HeidiSQL
HeidiSQL is a free SQL client for working with several database systems. It is best known for MariaDB and MySQL, and it also connects to Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, SQLite, Interbase and Firebird.
What it does
You can connect to a database, browse its structure and edit data and tables from one window. Several connections can be open at once. The project started in 2002 and is still actively maintained, and new releases are published on its download page.
Key features
- Connects to MariaDB, MySQL, SQL Server and more
- Edit data and table structures
- Multiple connections in one window
- Export data from the grid
- Free and open source on Windows, Linux and macOS
Who it's for
Developers and administrators who work mostly with MySQL or MariaDB and want a simple tool. Windows users will find it especially handy, and Linux and macOS users can use it too.
Pricing and good to know
HeidiSQL is free software released under the GPL, and the project accepts donations on its site. The interface is intended to be intuitive, but it is a desktop client, so it is not a web tool and does not run in a browser. Check the release notes for the version you need.
Highlights
- Connects to MariaDB, MySQL, SQL Server and more
- Edit data and table structures
- Several connections in one window
- Export data from the grid view
- Runs on Windows, Linux and macOS
