Advanced features for query creation Query debugging Possibility of synchronization and comparison of data and schema Supports connection with Sphinx Search Engine
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DbForge Studio for MySQL
Price: $
dbForge Studio for MySQL is a comprehensive tool, packed with all the features needed for performing different MySQL and MariaDB database tasks. It features a well-organized GUI. All the features can be accessed from the main page, where they are shown organized in groups.
When it comes to query creation, there are a lot of advanced features available for that purpose, some of which include, code completion, syntax checking and syntax highlighting. There is also a visual query designer available, to make query creation even simpler. If your queries are running slow, you can use a visual Query Profiler interface, which you can use to improve query performance. Another feature, when it comes to query creation, are snippets. Snippets are predefined blocks of SQL code, and can significantly speed up your SQL development.
You can use dbForge Studio for MySQL also for debugging routines and triggers, with the possibility of executing code line by line, inserting breakpoints and perform other similar code debugging operations. You can also use it to synchronize and compare schema and data between databases, and create comparison reports.
There is also a backup feature available, which can be used to create automatic scheduled backups. Databases can be populated from many popular formats, such as xml and csv, and data can be exported to different formats as well. A lot of options are also available, when it comes to configuring database exports, imports and backups.
Visual designer can be used for creating new databases. You can use it to create tables and relations between them and display them visually, along with all the table properties. This feature can be especially useful, when creating complex databases, with lots of tables and connections between them.
Database reports that are not too complex, can be created using a Reporting and Analysis tool. By using this tool you can create customizable reports with graphs, calculated fields, customizable formatting and more.
In conclusion, a complete database solution, suitable also for the most demanding users. It is compatible with all MySQL and MariaDB server versions. In addition, it also supports connection with Sphinx Search Engine.
Reviewed by Tony Hill (editor rating 4.5 out of 5 stars)