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    DbVisualizer

    Score9.6 out of 10
    N/ADbVisualizer is a universal database client and SQL tool for developers, analysts, DBAs, data engineers, and anyone who works with data, from beginner developers and startups to professional teams managing complex database environments. It provides a graphical interface for exploring database structures, managing schemas and database objects, and running SQL queries across multiple database systems through JDBC drivers, including MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server,…

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    Redgate Flyway

    Score9 out of 10
    N/ARedgate Flyway extends DevOps practices to databases to speed up software delivery while keeping business-critical data safe. From version control to continuous delivery, Redgate Flyway helps enterprises build on application delivery processes to automate database development and deployments.

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    Pricing
    DbVisualizerRedgate Flyway
    Editions & Modules
    DbVisualizer Free
    $0
    DbVisualizer Pro with Basic support - Renewal
    $89
    per year per user
    DbVisualizer Pro with Premium support - Renewal
    $119
    per year per user
    DbVisualizer Pro with Basic support
    $199
    per year per user
    DbVisualizer Pro with Premium support
    $229
    per year per user
    Community
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    Enterprise
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    DbVisualizerRedgate Flyway
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalOptional
    Additional DetailsNew license cost includes a perpetual license, software upgrades and support for the length of the term. 1, 2 & 3 year terms are offered. Once license expires the user may access all Pro versions released before the license expiry indefinitely. To gain access to Pro versions released after the license expired, license renewal is offered. Volume discounts apply to both new and renewal licenses.—
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    DbVisualizerRedgate Flyway
    Considered Both Products
    DbVis Software AB
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    Redgate
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
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    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
    98%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
    98%
    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    98%
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
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    86%
    Implementation went as expected
    6 Answers
    Features
    DbVisualizerRedgate Flyway
    Database Development
    Comparison of Database Development features of DbVisualizer and Redgate Flyway
    Feature
    DbVisualizer
    7.4
    49 Ratings
    14% below category average
    Redgate Flyway
    -
    Ratings
    Performance optimization tools7.144 Ratings00 Ratings
    Schema maintenance7.846 Ratings00 Ratings
    Database Administration
    Comparison of Database Administration features of DbVisualizer and Redgate Flyway
    Feature
    DbVisualizer
    7.2
    36 Ratings
    11% below category average
    Redgate Flyway
    -
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    User management7.533 Ratings00 Ratings
    Database security6.427 Ratings00 Ratings
    Database status reporting7.526 Ratings00 Ratings
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    DbVisualizerRedgate Flyway
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    DBeaver
    Score8.6 out of 10
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    Medium-sized Companies
    DBeaver
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Toad Database Developer Tools
    Score9.2 out of 10
    Enterprises
    DBeaver
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Toad Database Developer Tools
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    User Ratings
    DbVisualizerRedgate Flyway
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.7
    (60 ratings)
    9.0
    (7 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    -
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    Usability
    8.2
    (30 ratings)
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    -
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    Implementation Rating
    8.4
    (2 ratings)
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    User Testimonials
    DbVisualizerRedgate Flyway
    Likelihood to Recommend
    DbVis Software AB
    Seamlessly querying PostgreSQL/PostGIS, Oracle, SQL Server, and SQLite from one interface without switching tools. The intelligent autocomplete and schema browsing make it ideal for writing queries and understanding unfamiliar databases. Complex performance tuning, deep monitoring, and automated backup/recovery require specialized DBA tools. Performance degrades with tens or hundreds of thousands of rows; command-line tools or ETL solutions are better suited to bulk data processing.
    Incentivized
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    Redgate
    Database Migrations on Java-based solutions. It has one of the best integrations with it as a database migration tool, you can do it with the community edition (no pricing involved) and it works flawlessly with Maven and Gradle. It's not an expensive tool in order to use the next level of features and is worth the money. I would recommend reaching that edition level as the object mapping feature gets really handy. I would not recommend it for any Microsoft-based solution (.Net) as is not compatible at all based on my experience, this is a tool only worth it with Java applications.
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    Pros
    DbVis Software AB
    • Out-of-the-box support for many different databases.
    • Intuitive UI for interacting with data.
    • Flexibility of SQL Commander for writing scripts.
    • Great support for working with JSON data in recent updates.
    • Database connections over SSH.
    • Table relationship visualization is very helpful.
    • The tree view is well organized in how it splits out schemas.
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    Redgate
    • Manage DB migration patch scripts
    • Apply DB migration patch scripts
    • Test DB migration patch scripts
    • Setup new DB instances, including on local env
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    DbVis Software AB
    • Small, but noticeable: it would be nice to be able to highlight just one column of a data output for copy/paste by clicking on the column header (a feature some of us are accustomed to from SQL Server Management Studio)
    • Is there an ability to bulk import an excel file to a table in a connected SQL Server in DbVis? If so, I haven't figured that out yet. I still largely use Microsoft SSMS to import data to our team's personal SQL Server, but can easily query that server via DbVis)
    • (I really don't have any major complaints - our company has tried to steer users toward DBeaver for YEARS, which I cannot stand. DbVis knocks the beaver out of the water)
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    Redgate
    • Updating it causes problems, there have been unnecessary changes that wasted time
    • Requires knowledge & studying so it's used properly
    • Lots of options that might be difficult to understand for non technical people
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    DbVis Software AB
    We never had problems with it. It is able to connect to all data sources (Oracle, Informix, DB2, SQL Server) that we currently use.
    Incentivized
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    Redgate
    No answers on this topic
    Usability
    DbVis Software AB
    It does what we need it for, which is manipulate data, check connections, visualize database structures, check on user rights, or even just version checks on the used databases. The 'type to get to table name' feature is often irrational in behaviour, which leads to frustration. The start-up time could be much better, and the UI changes between versions are sometimes a hassle for us when buttons are suddenly moved or their appearance changes. We use a wide variety of DBVis versions on customer installations (which use the once-bought version), and differences in the look and feel between versions sometimes slow us down.
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    Redgate
    It's very easy to install and use. Even someone very new to the software will have no trouble, plus the team reach out to help you and continue to offer you support throughout. Really simple interface, clean design, all you could really ask for in a tool that needs to do a job dependably
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    Support Rating
    DbVis Software AB
    Never used
    Incentivized
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    Redgate
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    DbVis Software AB
    [DbVisualizer] is pretty easy to use compared to IntelliJ because of it's simplicity. The performance is very good, it feels as good as a native application compared to the other two softwares I used for the same purpose. It's very cheaper compared to the other two tools and that's a big selling point.
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    Redgate
    The problem with a cloud-based tool for migration services is the cloud dependency. You are restricted to use the tool along the Cloud provider. Flyway gives you the freedom to use it in any scenario as long as you are working with a compatible database engine. Even if you are working on-premise and you don't have plans to move to a cloud architecture. Or even for sandbox development scenarios where you are a developer playing around with some project ideas. And you don't have to pay anything as long as you need advanced features, and not less importantly, you are using an open-source tool.
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    Return on Investment
    DbVis Software AB
    • Positive: Real time saver when working across multiple databases. At least 30-40 mins a day are saved
    • Positive: Helpful for the 'quick DBA' tasks without switching to the native tools: approx 1-2 hours saved weekly
    • Positive: Easy switch between environments / schemas / etc without hassle: saved at least an hour daily
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    Redgate
    • I definitely think it do have positive impact to our company's database management.
    • We have 4 database environments and thus it is easy when we push the database to various environments.
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    ScreenShots

    DbVisualizer Screenshots

    Product screenshotScreenshot of SQL formattingScreenshot of ERD diagramScreenshot of Auto completeScreenshot of Database connectionScreenshot of Database connection

    Redgate Flyway Screenshots

    Screenshot of Flyway Enterprise – auto-generation of migration scriptsScreenshot of Flyway Enterprise - reportingScreenshot of Flyway Enterprise - drift detection