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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (57.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (64.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$1,599.00 1 User License With One-Time Purchase
$89.95 Per Year
Navicat Premium
Star Rating
(53)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (57.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$1,599.00 1 User License With One-Time Purchase
Browse all 6 pricing plansdbForge Studio for PostgreSQL
Star Rating
(18)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$89.95 Per Year
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Navicat Premium excels in its Query Language capabilities, scoring a perfect 10.0, which reviewers mention allows for complex queries and efficient database management. In contrast, dbForge Studio for PostgreSQL scores 8.5, with users noting that while it is functional, it lacks some advanced features found in Navicat.
- Reviewers mention that Navicat Premium's Data Migration feature is robust, scoring 9.7, making it easy to transfer data between different databases. Users on G2 highlight that dbForge Studio for PostgreSQL, with a score of 7.4, struggles with migration tasks, often requiring additional manual adjustments.
- Users say that Navicat Premium offers a superior Ease of Setup experience, scoring 9.4, which many reviewers appreciate for its straightforward installation process. In comparison, dbForge Studio for PostgreSQL, with a score of 8.1, is reported to have a more complicated setup that can be daunting for new users.
- Reviewers mention that both products have similar Quality of Support, each scoring 8.1, but users report that Navicat Premium's support team is more responsive and helpful, particularly for complex issues, while dbForge Studio's support is seen as slower to respond.
- Users on G2 highlight that Navicat Premium has a higher Meets Requirements score of 9.1, indicating it better fulfills user needs, while dbForge Studio for PostgreSQL, with a score of 8.6, is noted to occasionally miss specific functionalities that users expect.
- Reviewers mention that dbForge Studio for PostgreSQL shines in Ease of Use, scoring 9.0, with many users appreciating its intuitive interface. However, Navicat Premium, with a score of 8.7, is still favored for its comprehensive features, even if it requires a steeper learning curve.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Navicat Premium
Navicat Premium 17 Perpetual License
$1,599.00
1 User License With One-Time Purchase
Navicat Perpetual Licenses allow you to use the version you purchased for a lifetime, the application never expires. And the costs will be lessened over time. When purchasing 5 or more perpetual licenses at a time, you will enjoy a 15% (or more) volume discount.
- https://navicat.com/en/download/navicat-premium
dbForge Studio for PostgreSQL
Standard (Subscription)
$89.95
Per Year
Full-featured edition:
- SQL Completion
- Code Snippets
- Data Export and Import
Free Trial
Navicat Premium
Free Trial is available
dbForge Studio for PostgreSQL
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
51
8.6
14
Ease of Use
8.7
51
9.0
14
Ease of Setup
9.4
20
8.1
6
Ease of Admin
8.9
19
8.8
7
Quality of Support
8.1
41
8.1
15
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
16
8.1
7
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
50
10.0
15
Features by Category
Management
9.7
6
Feature Not Available
8.9
6
Feature Not Available
10.0
6
8.5
8
9.7
6
Feature Not Available
8.6
6
7.9
7
Maintenance
9.7
6
7.4
7
9.4
6
Feature Not Available
9.4
6
Feature Not Available
Security
8.6
6
Feature Not Available
9.2
6
Feature Not Available
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Integration - SQL Integrated Development Environments (IDE)
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Management - SQL Integrated Development Environments (IDE)
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Navicat Premium and dbForge Studio for PostgreSQL are categorized as Database Management Systems (DBMS)
Unique Categories
Navicat Premium is categorized as SQL Integrated Development Environments (IDE)
dbForge Studio for PostgreSQL has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Navicat Premium
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
dbForge Studio for PostgreSQL
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
Information Technology and Services
20.8%
Computer Software
11.3%
Program Development
9.4%
Internet
9.4%
Computer Games
5.7%
Other
43.4%
Information Technology and Services
29.4%
Computer Software
23.5%
Financial Services
11.8%
Telecommunications
5.9%
Management Consulting
5.9%
Other
23.5%
Discussions
Is navicat premium's license used in different platforms?
1 Comment
PS
Cross-platform licensing is available since Version 12! Your version 12 license key can be used on either platform - Windows / macOS / Linux.
To switch...Read more
How do I contact the app team when I face problems?
1 Comment
SB
Hi James,
I’m a research analyst at G2 for the education industry. Thanks for your question.
This isn’t exactly a support community, but Navicat does...Read more
Can you use it to link the database to the interface?
1 Comment
RG
Hi Daniel,
Navicat Premium is a multi-connection Database Development and Administration tool that allows you to connect to up to 7 databases from a...Read more
What are the features of PostgreSQL?
1 Comment
AS
Hello!
Please, learn more about dbForge Studio for PostgreSQL at https://www.devart.com/dbforge/postgresql/studio/ and...Read more
What are the features of PostgreSQL?
1 Comment
JS
Please check our guide on PostgreSQL database features - https://www.devart.com/dbforge/postgresql/studio/getting-started.htmlRead more
What is the best GUI for PostgreSQL?
1 Comment
AS
Hello! Just try dbForge Studio for PostgreSQL for free and evaluate it by yourself. To download a 30-day trial, please follow the link...Read more
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