# SQL Compare, dbForge Studio for MySQL vs Navicat Premium Comparison

| | SQL Compare | dbForge Studio for MySQL | Navicat Premium | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 28 | 100 | 58 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (39.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (70.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (59.6% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Starting at $282.00 1 user Per Year | Free | $1,599.00 1 User License With One-Time Purchase | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### SQL Compare

**Not enough data**

### dbForge Studio for MySQL

Pros:
- Database Management (4 reviews)
- Data Management (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Autocomplete Issues (1 reviews)
- Difficult Learning (1 reviews)

### Navicat Premium


Cons:
- Expensive (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | SQL Compare | dbForge Studio for MySQL | Navicat Premium | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.2 (25 reviews) | 9.1 (77 reviews) | 9.1 (54 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (27 reviews) | 9.2 (78 reviews) | 8.7 (54 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.4 (14 reviews) | 9.5 (49 reviews) | 9.5 (23 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.8 (9 reviews) | 9.4 (48 reviews) | 8.9 (19 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (23 reviews) | 9.1 (60 reviews) | 8.1 (44 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.6 (8 reviews) | 9.2 (44 reviews) | 8.8 (16 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.6 (25 reviews) | 8.6 (69 reviews) | 8.0 (53 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### SQL Compare

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: SQL Compare

Price: Starting at $282.00 1 user Per Year

Key Features:
- Compare SQL Server schema changes from dev, to test, to production
- Deploy with zero errors
- Deploy changes directly

[Learn more about SQL Compare](https://www.g2.com/products/sql-compare/reviews)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### dbForge Studio for MySQL

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan:   Express

Price: Free

Description: Basic functionality

Key Features:
- SQL code formatting & completion
- Visual editors
- Database Designer

[Browse all 7 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/dbforge-studio-for-mysql-2018-12-04/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Navicat Premium

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Navicat Premium 17 Perpetual License 

Price: $1,599.00 1 User License With One-Time Purchase

Description: 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.


Key Features:
- https://navicat.com/en/download/navicat-premium

[Browse all 6 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/navicat-premium/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Database Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SQL Compare** | N/A | N/A |
| **dbForge Studio for MySQL** | 8.3/10 | 16 |
| **Navicat Premium** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | SQL Compare | dbForge Studio for MySQL | Navicat Premium | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Backup** | Not enough data | 9.6 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Backup Automation** | Not enough data | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Integration** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Diverse Database Handling** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Admin

| Feature | SQL Compare | dbForge Studio for MySQL | Navicat Premium | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Backup Management** | Not enough data | 6.9 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Database Backup

| Feature | SQL Compare | dbForge Studio for MySQL | Navicat Premium | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Database Comparison

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SQL Compare** | 8.7/10 | 6 |
| **dbForge Studio for MySQL** | 8.9/10 | 23 |
| **Navicat Premium** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | SQL Compare | dbForge Studio for MySQL | Navicat Premium | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Schema Comparison** | 10.0 (5 reviews) | 9.1 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Comparison** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 9.2 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Database Export** | 7.2 (6 reviews) | 9.2 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | SQL Compare | dbForge Studio for MySQL | Navicat Premium | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Database Synchronization** | 10.0 (6 reviews) | 9.2 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.3 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Selective Synchronization** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 8.5 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Database Management Systems (DBMS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SQL Compare** | N/A | N/A |
| **dbForge Studio for MySQL** | 8.5/10 | 33 |
| **Navicat Premium** | 9.3/10 | 9 |

#### Management

| Feature | SQL Compare | dbForge Studio for MySQL | Navicat Premium | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data dictionary** | Not enough data | 8.8 (21 reviews) | 9.7 (6 reviews) | 
| **Data Replication** | Not enough data | 9.0 (21 reviews) | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 
| **Query Language** | Not enough data | 9.5 (31 reviews) | 10.0 (7 reviews) | 
| **Data Modeling** | Not enough data | 8.6 (23 reviews) | 9.7 (6 reviews) | 
| **Performance Analysis** | Not enough data | 7.4 (22 reviews) | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 

#### Maintenance

| Feature | SQL Compare | dbForge Studio for MySQL | Navicat Premium | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Migration** | Not enough data | 8.7 (25 reviews) | 9.8 (8 reviews) | 
| **Backup and Recovery** | Not enough data | 8.8 (31 reviews) | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 
| **Multi-User Environment** | Not enough data | 8.3 (15 reviews) | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 

#### Security

| Feature | SQL Compare | dbForge Studio for MySQL | Navicat Premium | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Encryption** | Not enough data | 7.4 (12 reviews) | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 
| **User Access Control** | Not enough data | 8.2 (19 reviews) | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 

### SQL Integrated Development Environments (IDE)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SQL Compare** | N/A | N/A |
| **dbForge Studio for MySQL** | N/A | N/A |
| **Navicat Premium** | N/A | N/A |

#### Integration - SQL Integrated Development Environments (IDE)

| Feature | SQL Compare | dbForge Studio for MySQL | Navicat Premium | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Running Queries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Debugging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Code Completion** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management - SQL Integrated Development Environments (IDE)

| Feature | SQL Compare | dbForge Studio for MySQL | Navicat Premium | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **SQL Scripting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Read & Write** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SQL Compare** | N/A | N/A |
| **dbForge Studio for MySQL** | N/A | N/A |
| **Navicat Premium** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | SQL Compare | dbForge Studio for MySQL | Navicat Premium | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Disaster Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Storage Formats** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduled Backups** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **On-Demand Restoration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting

| Feature | SQL Compare | dbForge Studio for MySQL | Navicat Premium | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | SQL Compare | dbForge Studio for MySQL | Navicat Premium | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security and Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deduplication ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to SQL Compare (1):** [Database Comparison Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/database-comparison)

**Unique to dbForge Studio for MySQL (3):** [Database Management Systems (DBMS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/database-management-systems-dbms), [Database Comparison Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/database-comparison), [Database Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/database-backup)

**Unique to Navicat Premium (2):** [Database Management Systems (DBMS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/database-management-systems-dbms), [SQL Integrated Development Environments (IDE) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sql-integrated-development-environments-ide)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | SQL Compare | dbForge Studio for MySQL | Navicat Premium | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 32.1% | 70.4% | 59.6% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 39.3% | 21.4% | 36.8% | 
| **Enterprise** | 28.6% | 8.2% | 3.5% | 

### By Industry

#### SQL Compare

- **Information Technology and Services:** 21.4%
- **Computer Software:** 10.7%
- **Gambling & Casinos:** 10.7%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 7.1%
- **Automotive:** 3.6%
- **Banking:** 3.6%
- **Construction:** 3.6%
- **Financial Services:** 3.6%
- **Government Administration:** 3.6%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.6%
- **Other:** 28.6%

#### dbForge Studio for MySQL

- **Information Technology and Services:** 18.4%
- **Computer Software:** 16.3%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.1%
- **Automotive:** 4.1%
- **Financial Services:** 4.1%
- **Internet:** 4.1%
- **Consumer Goods:** 3.1%
- **Program Development:** 3.1%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 2.0%
- **Consumer Services:** 2.0%
- **Other:** 37.8%

#### Navicat Premium

- **Information Technology and Services:** 19.6%
- **Computer Software:** 14.3%
- **Program Development:** 8.9%
- **Internet:** 8.9%
- **Computer Games:** 5.4%
- **Retail:** 3.6%
- **Plastics:** 3.6%
- **Higher Education:** 3.6%
- **Government Administration:** 3.6%
- **Entertainment:** 3.6%
- **Other:** 25.0%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to SQL Compare

- [Liquibase](https://www.g2.com/products/liquibase/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (30 reviews)
- [Beyond Compare](https://www.g2.com/products/beyond-compare/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (152 reviews)
- [dbForge Compare Bundle for SQL Server](https://www.g2.com/products/dbforge-compare-bundle-for-sql-server/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (7 reviews)
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- [dbForge Data Compare for MySQL](https://www.g2.com/products/dbforge-data-compare-for-mysql/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (5 reviews)
- [xSQL Data Compare](https://www.g2.com/products/xsql-data-compare/reviews) — 0.0/5 stars (0 reviews)
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## Top Discussions

### SQL Compare

No discussions available for this product.

### dbForge Studio for MySQL

- Title: [Will data exporting/importing limitation be lifted off the express edition in a near future?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/will-data-exporting-importing-limitation-be-lifted-off-the-express-edition-in-a-near-future) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "There are no limits to export/import files in .csv format. Other unlimited file formats are available in Standard, Pro or Enterprise Editions in Imp/Exp Wizard."
- Title: [Is dbForge Studio free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-dbforge-studio-free) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "no"
- Title: [What are the main features of MySQL?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-main-features-of-mysql) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "MySQL is an open-source relational database management system (RDBMS) that is widely used for web applications. Some of its main features..."
- Title: [Which software is used for MySQL?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/dbforge-studio-for-mysql-which-software-is-used-for-mysql) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "To learn more about dbForge tools for MySQL, please visit https://www.devart.com/dbforge/mysql/"
- Title: [why not make it multidatabase?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/why-not-make-it-multidatabase) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Let's try dbForge Edge https://www.devart.com/dbforge/edge -—a solution for full-stack database experts that helps them cover the broadest set of tasks..."

### Navicat Premium

- Title: [How do I contact the app team when I face problems?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-contact-the-app-team-when-i-face-problems) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "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..."
- Title: [Can you use it to link the database to the interface?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-you-use-it-to-link-the-database-to-the-interface-da8f2546-841c-4d27-aa8a-624ac6c3dbe0) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "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..."
- Title: [Is navicat premium's license used in different platforms?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/12078-is-navicat-premium-s-license-used-in-different-platforms) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Cross-platform licensing is available since Version 12! Your version 12 license key can be used on either platform - Windows / macOS / Linux.

To switch..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/sql-compare-vs-dbforge-studio-for-mysql-2018-12-04-vs-navicat-premium)