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At a Glance
Mysql workbench
Mysql workbench
Star Rating
(42)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (35.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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SQL Developer
SQL Developer
Star Rating
(253)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (49.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SQL Developer
AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that SQL Developer excels in its Data Dictionary feature, scoring 9.0, which allows for comprehensive metadata management, while MySQL Workbench, with a score of 8.3, offers a less detailed approach to data dictionary functionalities.
  • Reviewers mention that MySQL Workbench shines in Data Replication, achieving a score of 9.4, making it a preferred choice for users needing robust replication capabilities, whereas SQL Developer's score of 8.6 indicates it may not be as strong in this area.
  • G2 users highlight that both products have similar scores in Query Language capabilities, with SQL Developer at 9.2 and MySQL Workbench at 9.0, but users say SQL Developer provides a more extensive set of features for complex queries.
  • Users on G2 report that SQL Developer's Backup and Recovery features, scoring 8.3, are less intuitive compared to MySQL Workbench's 8.1, which some users find easier to navigate and implement.
  • Reviewers mention that MySQL Workbench offers superior User Access Control features, scoring 8.8, which allows for more granular permissions management compared to SQL Developer's score of 9.2, indicating a potential trade-off in flexibility.
  • Users say that both products perform well in Ease of Setup, with identical scores of 8.9, but reviewers mention that SQL Developer's setup process is often perceived as more straightforward for enterprise-level applications.
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Mysql workbench
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SQL Developer
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
28
8.9
197
Ease of Use
8.8
28
8.5
198
Ease of Setup
8.9
6
8.9
61
Ease of Admin
8.7
5
8.1
55
Quality of Support
8.6
25
8.2
161
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
5
8.8
49
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
25
8.0
192
Features by Category
Database Management Systems (DBMS)Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.7
8
8.7
51
Management
8.3
8
9.0
44
9.4
8
8.6
46
9.0
8
9.2
50
9.2
8
9.0
44
8.1
8
8.5
44
Maintenance
8.8
8
8.7
46
8.1
8
8.3
46
8.8
8
8.2
46
Security
8.3
8
8.4
44
8.8
8
9.2
44
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Mysql workbench
Mysql workbench
SQL Developer
SQL Developer
Mysql workbench and SQL Developer are categorized as Database Management Systems (DBMS)
Unique Categories
Mysql workbench
Mysql workbench has no unique categories
SQL Developer
SQL Developer has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Mysql workbench
Mysql workbench
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
35.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
33.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
31.0%
SQL Developer
SQL Developer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
13.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
37.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
49.2%
Reviewers' Industry
Mysql workbench
Mysql workbench
Computer Software
38.1%
Information Technology and Services
19.0%
Facilities Services
7.1%
Hospital & Health Care
4.8%
Restaurants
2.4%
Other
28.6%
SQL Developer
SQL Developer
Information Technology and Services
30.5%
Computer Software
17.2%
Financial Services
7.1%
Banking
4.6%
Telecommunications
4.2%
Other
36.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
Mysql workbench
Mysql workbench
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jay B.
JB
Jay B.
Verified User in Computer Software

I am using this to store my data in tables and I generate these tables with my backend application, the interface is pretty simple and I can view each table clearly, for seeing the data I don't have to write a query because it has icons on the side of...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Sajid B.
SB
Sajid B.
Verified User in Computer Software

Dta transfer features are limited and its really hard to follow the data transfer procedure. Make data transfer easiers so it can be used in transfering data to various platforms.

SQL Developer
SQL Developer
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Higher Education
GH
Verified User in Higher Education

SQL Developer is a great beginner product for someone who is trying to learning SQL writing.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Jared K.
JK
Jared K.
Verified User in Computer Software

Overall it's a clunky and often slow interface. There's no way to really get into the tables to edit data without right clicking on the table name IF it's in a select statement and going to "Open Declaration". It also handles unexpected disconnects poorly....

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Discussions
Mysql workbench
Mysql workbench Discussions
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Mysql workbench has no discussions with answers
SQL Developer
SQL Developer Discussions
Do you plan to develop multi-filter features (ie creating multiple filters, and using them when it is needed)?
1 comment
Anuradha B.
AB
SQL training in pune This put up is going to be constrained to solely SQL Server Table Columns and solely Extended Properties named MS_Description....Read more
What is the use of SQL Developer?
1 comment
Abdul G.
AG
writing a query on a connected databaseRead more
What is SQL Developer used for?
1 comment
RG
SQL Developer provides powerful editors for working with SQL, PL/SQL, Stored procedures and XML.Read more