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Compare DBeaver and dbForge Studio for MySQL 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (38.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (70.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$9.95 Per Month
DBeaver
Star Rating
(144)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (38.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about DBeaverdbForge Studio for MySQL
Star Rating
(100)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (70.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$9.95 Per Month
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- Users report that dbForge Studio for MySQL excels in Data Backup with a score of 9.6, highlighting its robust backup automation features, while DBeaver falls short in this area with a lower score of 8.3, indicating less reliability in automated backup processes.
- Reviewers mention that dbForge Studio for MySQL offers superior Schema Comparison capabilities, scoring 9.1, which users find essential for maintaining database integrity, whereas DBeaver does not provide the same level of functionality, leading to potential discrepancies in database management.
- G2 users highlight that DBeaver shines in Performance Analysis with a score of 8.6, making it a preferred choice for users focused on optimizing database performance, while dbForge Studio for MySQL scores lower at 7.4, indicating less emphasis on performance metrics.
- Users on G2 report that dbForge Studio for MySQL has a more user-friendly interface, reflected in its higher Ease of Use score of 9.2 compared to DBeaver's 8.8, making it a better option for those new to database management tools.
- Reviewers mention that DBeaver provides better User Access Control features, scoring 8.7, which is crucial for organizations needing strict security measures, while dbForge Studio for MySQL scores slightly lower at 8.2, indicating less comprehensive access management.
- Users say that dbForge Studio for MySQL offers excellent Database Synchronization capabilities with a score of 9.2, which is highly valued for teams working collaboratively, while DBeaver does not match this level of functionality, potentially hindering team workflows.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
DBeaver
No pricing availabledbForge Studio for MySQL
Standard (Subscription)
$9.95
Per Month
- Visual Query Builder
- Query Profiler
- Database designer
Free Trial
DBeaver
Free Trial is available
dbForge Studio for MySQL
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
110
9.1
77
Ease of Use
8.8
112
9.2
78
Ease of Setup
9.3
23
9.5
49
Ease of Admin
8.9
11
9.4
48
Quality of Support
8.5
77
9.1
60
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
6
9.2
44
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
108
8.6
69
Features by Category
Functionality
Not enough data
9.6
13
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Admin
Not enough data
6.9
9
Agentic AI - Database Backup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
19
Not enough data
9.2
19
Not enough data
9.2
20
Management
Not enough data
9.2
18
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
8.5
16
Management
9.0
46
8.8
21
Feature Not Available
9.0
21
9.2
59
9.5
31
8.7
47
8.6
23
8.5
41
7.4
22
Maintenance
8.9
41
8.7
25
8.7
47
8.8
31
8.8
42
8.3
15
Security
Feature Not Available
7.4
12
8.8
42
8.2
19
Integration - SQL Integrated Development Environments (IDE)
9.5
11
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
6.8
10
Not enough data
Management - SQL Integrated Development Environments (IDE)
9.4
12
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
DBeaver and dbForge Studio for MySQL are categorized as Database Management Systems (DBMS)
Unique Categories
DBeaver is categorized as SQL Integrated Development Environments (IDE)
dbForge Studio for MySQL is categorized as Database Comparison and Database Backup
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
DBeaver
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
dbForge Studio for MySQL
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
28.3%
Information Technology and Services
21.0%
Financial Services
5.8%
Telecommunications
3.6%
Marketing and Advertising
3.6%
Other
37.7%
Information Technology and Services
18.4%
Computer Software
16.3%
Hospital & Health Care
5.1%
Internet
4.1%
Financial Services
4.1%
Other
52.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
DBeaver
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Carlos R.
Verified User in Law Practice
What I like most about DBeaver is that it works with the most used databases that are Oracle, MySQL, SQLite and PostgreSQL. Another feature that I like is that it is possible to directly install DBeaver in Eclipse through a plugin. I also like that it has a...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Research
Making multiple connections to different databases is painful and selecting a main database to use can create problems. However what's by far the worst about the tool is that it has no query compiler, meaning that if your query has an error at some point...
dbForge Studio for MySQL
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Computer Software
query profilinformasjon and Database copy tool
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Computer Hardware
Nothing much to dislike about it, for me. Interface can be a bit daunting at first, but that is quickly overcome as you get used to it.
Carlos R.
Verified User in Law Practice
What I like most about DBeaver is that it works with the most used databases that are Oracle, MySQL, SQLite and PostgreSQL. Another feature that I like is that it is possible to directly install DBeaver in Eclipse through a plugin. I also like that it has a...
Verified User in Computer Software
query profilinformasjon and Database copy tool
Verified User in Research
Making multiple connections to different databases is painful and selecting a main database to use can create problems. However what's by far the worst about the tool is that it has no query compiler, meaning that if your query has an error at some point...
Verified User in Computer Hardware
Nothing much to dislike about it, for me. Interface can be a bit daunting at first, but that is quickly overcome as you get used to it.
Alternatives
Discussions
DBeaver is a database management tool, not a traditional IDE (Integrated Development Environment) for general programming. It is specifically designed for database developers and administrators to manage databases, execute SQL queries, and perform data analysis.
1 comment
NF
Yes, it´s an IDERead more
Will data exporting/importing limitation be lifted off the express edition in a near future?
3 comments
DL
They will not remove the restriction as they have no reason to. The only reason they let you export the first 50 rows is so that you can try it, and...Read more
is it posible to automate a comparisson between environments and deploy?
1 comment
AS
Hello. Yes, please look through the feature overview at https://www.devart.com/dbforge/mysql/studio/mysql-database-schema-compare.html and the step-by-step...Read more
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