HeidiSQL

12.8.0.6908 Database management tool for Windows

Fernando Ortega

Software that simplifies the management and organization of databases, providing efficient query execution and data manipulation.

Powerful app especially designed for performing a variety of database management tasks - Screenshot of HeidiSQL
An interface to interact with MySQL databases - Screenshot of HeidiSQL
A Free (GPL) Development program for Windows - Screenshot of HeidiSQL
MariaDB, MySQL, MSSQL and PostgreSQL made easy - Screenshot of HeidiSQL
MariaDB - Screenshot of HeidiSQL
MySQL - Screenshot of HeidiSQL
Microsoft SQL - Screenshot of HeidiSQL
PostgreSQL - Screenshot of HeidiSQL
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Browse and edit table - Screenshot of HeidiSQL

A free Windows client for managing SQL databases such as MariaDB and MySQL with many advanced features and support for importing and exporting databases and tables.

HeidiSQL is a free and open source MySQL connection app and DB tool developed by Ansgar Becker for Windows, it's powerful and innovative.

The download has been tested by an editor here on a PC and a list of features has been compiled; see below. We've also created some screenshots of HeidiSQL to illustrate the user interface and show the overall usage and features of this MySQL connection program.

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A Windows client for MariaDB and MySQL

HeidiSQL is a Windows client for MariaDB and MySQL, and is bundled with the Windows version of MariaDB.

HeidiSQL is free software, and has the aim to be easy to learn. Heidi lets you see and edit data and structures from computers running one of the database systems MariaDB, MySQL, Microsoft SQL, PostgreSQL and SQLite.

Features of HeidiSQL

  • Administration: Manage users and other database objects from one place.
  • Advanced Features: Syntax highlighting, data export, query builder and more.
  • Connectivity: Connect to multiple databases using a variety of protocols.
  • Database Management: Create, structure, query and manipulate databases.
  • Database Synchronization: Compare and synchronize databases with data and structure.
  • Export & Import: Export and import tables, databases, queries and more.
  • Intuitive interface: Easy-to-use GUI with quick access to common features.
  • Performance: Monitor performance, query and server statistics.
  • Plugins: Extend functionality with custom plugins and scripts.
  • Scheduling: Schedule tasks and automate your workflow.
  • Security: Create user accounts, grant privileges, set remote access and more.
  • Supported database systems: MariaDB, MySQL, MS SQL, PostgreSQL and SQLite.
  • Version Control: Keep track of database changes and revert back to earlier versions.
  • Visual Design: Create tables, views, triggers and other database objects.

Compatibility and License

HeidiSQL has been released under the open source GPL license on Windows from database software. The license provides the options to freely download, install, run and share this program without any restrictions. The source code for HeidiSQL should be freely available and modifications are certainly permitted as well as the option to inspect the software.

Ansgar Becker accepts donations for the continued development of this free software.

What version of Windows can HeidiSQL run on?

HeidiSQL can be used on a computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It comes in both 32-bit and 64-bit downloads.

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  2. Free Database Software
  3. Open source and GPL software
  4. MySQL Connection Software
HeidiSQL has been picked by our editors as good software.
HeidiSQL has been tested for viruses and malware.
We have tested HeidiSQL 12.8.0.6908 against malware with several different programs. We certify that this program is clean of viruses, malware and trojans.