Best MySQL management tool I've ever used
May 13, 2021

Best MySQL management tool I've ever used

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with dbForge Studio for MySQL

This is actually the best MySQL database management tool I've ever used. It's intuitive, it works over an SSH connection, it has a 'gibberish generator' to insert test data, it has a nice look and feel, it can automate repetitive tasks, etc. phpMyAdmin is great, but this is even better for medium to large scale projects.
  • Generates random data to test databases.
  • Copies data, but also compares database schemes.
  • Nice look and feel.
  • Responsive.
  • Easy to use.
  • Lots of features that don't clutter the screen.
  • Bit pricy maybe
  • UI doesn't always save preferences.
  • Schema comparison
  • Automation of documentation
  • Lets us feel lots safer about how we migrate from one database version to another.

Do you think dbForge Studio (Edge) delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with dbForge Studio (Edge)'s feature set?

Yes

Did dbForge Studio (Edge) live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of dbForge Studio (Edge) go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy dbForge Studio (Edge) again?

Yes

NetBeans, Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365), N-able RMM (formerly Solarwinds RMM)
We're using this tool to do a scrum approach on a health care project. Managing the database schema is easy as drag and drop. The documentation almost generates itself now. I'm especially fond of schema comparison and synchronization. I can now easily upgrade the production database from the schema in acceptance.