HeidiSQL: Free Database Manager for MySQL and MariaDB
HeidiSQL · for Windows, Linux and macOS
Developer: Ansgar Becker (opens in a new tab)
- Windows
- Linux
- macOS
The download link points to the program’s official source; the file is not hosted on this site. Link address: heidisql.com
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HeidiSQL is free, open-source database software for MariaDB, MySQL, MS SQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, Interbase, Firebird, ProxySQL and Redshift. It runs on Windows, Linux and macOS.
Most content sites, WordPress included, keep their data in MySQL or MariaDB. HeidiSQL gives site owners and developers a direct, visual way into that database: browse tables, fix a broken option, export a backup or run a query.
Supported databases
HeidiSQL connects to MariaDB, MySQL, MS SQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, Interbase, Firebird, ProxySQL and Redshift. A connection can go over an SSH tunnel, which is how many people reach a database on a VPS.
Download options
- The Download button opens the official download page on heidisql.com.
- On Windows, choose the installer or the portable zip. You can also install it with
winget install HeidiSQL.HeidiSQLor Chocolatey. Some Windows database drivers need the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable. - On Linux, there are .deb and .rpm packages, a Flatpak, tarballs and an arm64 build for Raspberry Pi OS; Arch (AUR) and FreeBSD packages are also listed.
- On macOS, there is an arm64 app bundle.
A preview of version 13, built on a new codebase, is offered for Windows alongside the stable release.
Cost
HeidiSQL is free and open source. The project accepts donations but does not sell a paid edition.
Before editing a production database, make a backup. To connect through SSH from Windows, PuTTY can be used. If you need more database types and ER diagrams, look at DBeaver Community.
Pros
- Free and open source
- Supports MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, SQL Server and SQLite
- Portable Windows version
Cons
- macOS build is for Apple Silicon only
- The interface is functional rather than polished
Frequently Asked Questions
Can HeidiSQL connect to a database on a remote server?
Yes. Besides direct connections, HeidiSQL can connect through an SSH tunnel, which is common for databases on a VPS that only listen locally.
Does HeidiSQL run on a Mac?
Yes. The official download page offers a macOS app bundle for Apple Silicon (arm64).
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