MySQL is a relational database management system. It provides a very fast, multi-threaded, multi-user, and robust SQL (Structured Query Language) database server. MySQL is the most popular open source database, and is the database component of the LAMP software stack. LAMP consists of the Apache web server, MySQL and PHP, the essential building blocks to run a general purpose web server. MySQL is used and championed by many large organizations including Google, Facebook, the BBC, Intel, Sun, SAP, Dell, AMD, Novell, Veritas and many others. With the increasing popularity of MySQL, it is not surprising that developers have written useful tools which help users to monitor, query, administer, troubleshoot, and optimize MySQL databases. To provide an insight into the quality of software that is available, we have compiled a list of 23 useful MySQL tools. Hopefully, there will be something of interest for anyone interested in managing MySQL databases with the minimum of fuss. Here’s our verdict captured in a legendary LinuxLinks-style ratings chart. Only free and open source software is eligible for inclusion. Click the links in the table to learn more about each tool. **MySQL Tools** --- **DBeaver**| Universal database tool **phpMyAdmin**| MySQL web administration tool **NocoDB**| Build databases as spreadsheets **MySQL Workbench**| Complete visual database design tool **mycli**| Command line interface for MySQL, MariaDB, and Percona **gh-ost**| GitHub's Online Schema Migrations for MySQL **Beekeeper Studio**| Cross-platform SQL editor and database manager **usql**| Command-line database client **sqlit**| lazygit of SQL databases **Harlequin**| Easy, fast, and beautiful database client for the terminal **DbGate**| Database manager for MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB **Percona Toolkit**| Essential command-line utilities for MySQL **SQuirreL SQL Client**| Graphical SQL client written in Java **Adminer**| Full-featured tool for managing content in MySQL database **dblab**| Interactive client for PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite3, and more **Antares**| SQL client based on Electron.js and Vue.js **XtraBackup**| Backup utility for MySQL **innotop**| Real-time, advanced investigation tool **SQLCheck**| Detects common SQL anti-patterns **Skeema**| Manage MySQL and MariaDB schema changes **Sequeler**| Native Linux SQL client built in Vala and Gtk **orchestrator**| High availability and replication management tool **OmniDB**| Collaborative environment For database management This article has been updated to reflect the changes outlined in our **recent announcement**. LinuxLinks helps you discover the best free and open source software for Linux. Explore our extensive collection of **recommended applications** , including alternatives to popular proprietary software. We also publish software reviews, Linux tutorials, hardware reviews, free programming books and articles covering the wider open source community. Browse our **Linux resources** to discover more. Know a useful free and open source Linux application we haven't covered? **Suggest a program** for inclusion. Has your software been featured on LinuxLinks? Display one of our **Featured on LinuxLinks badges** on your website or GitHub README. ---

MySQL is a relational database management system. It provides a very fast, multi-threaded, multi-user, and robust SQL (Structured Query Language) database server. MySQL is the most popular open source database, and is the database component of the LAMP software stack. LAMP consists of the Apache web server, MySQL and PHP, the essential building blocks to run a general purpose web server. MySQL is used and championed by many large organizations including Google, Facebook, the BBC, Intel, Sun, SAP, Dell, AMD, Novell, Veritas and many others. With the increasing popularity of MySQL, it is not surprising that developers have written useful tools which help users to monitor, query, administer, troubleshoot, and optimize MySQL databases. To provide an insight into the quality of software that is available, we have compiled a list of 23 useful MySQL tools. Hopefully, there will be something of interest for anyone interested in managing MySQL databases with the minimum of fuss. Here’s our verdict captured in a legendary LinuxLinks-style ratings chart. Only free and open source software is eligible for inclusion. Click the links in the table to learn more about each tool. **MySQL Tools** --- **DBeaver**| Universal database tool **phpMyAdmin**| MySQL web administration tool **NocoDB**| Build databases as spreadsheets **MySQL Workbench**| Complete visual database design tool **mycli**| Command line interface for MySQL, MariaDB, and Percona **gh-ost**| GitHub's Online Schema Migrations for MySQL **Beekeeper Studio**| Cross-platform SQL editor and database manager **usql**| Command-line database client **sqlit**| lazygit of SQL databases **Harlequin**| Easy, fast, and beautiful database client for the terminal **DbGate**| Database manager for MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB **Percona Toolkit**| Essential command-line utilities for MySQL **SQuirreL SQL Client**| Graphical SQL client written in Java **Adminer**| Full-featured tool for managing content in MySQL database **dblab**| Interactive client for PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite3, and more **Antares**| SQL client based on Electron.js and Vue.js **XtraBackup**| Backup utility for MySQL **innotop**| Real-time, advanced investigation tool **SQLCheck**| Detects common SQL anti-patterns **Skeema**| Manage MySQL and MariaDB schema changes **Sequeler**| Native Linux SQL client built in Vala and Gtk **orchestrator**| High availability and replication management tool **OmniDB**| Collaborative environment For database management This article has been updated to reflect the changes outlined in our **recent announcement**. LinuxLinks helps you discover the best free and open source software for Linux. Explore our extensive collection of **recommended applications** , including alternatives to popular proprietary software. We also publish software reviews, Linux tutorials, hardware reviews, free programming books and articles covering the wider open source community. Browse our **Linux resources** to discover more. Know a useful free and open source Linux application we haven't covered? **Suggest a program** for inclusion. Has your software been featured on LinuxLinks? Display one of our **Featured on LinuxLinks badges** on your website or GitHub README. ---