DbVisualizer Reviews & Product Details

DbVisualizer is one of the world’s most popular database editors. Developers, analysts, and DBAs use it to elevate their SQL experience with modern tools to visualize and manage their databases, schemas, objects, and table data, and to auto-generate, write and optimize queries. And so much more. It connects to all popular databases (e.g. MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, Cassandra, Snowflake, SQLite, BigQuery, and 20+ more) and runs on all popular OSes (Windows, macOS, and Linux). With almost 7 million downloads and Pro-users in 150 countries around the world, it won’t let you down. Free and Pro versions available. A DbVisualizer Pro license is perpetual - meaning that a one time purchase will give the user perpetual access to all Pro versions of DbVisualizer released before the license expires. To gain access to Pro versions released after a license expired a license renewal is offered.

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Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

1/21/2021

"Works across multiple database types"

4/5

What do you like best about DbVisualizer?

DbVisualizer works across different database systems and OS's with the same interface. The core functionality works reliably, as well as lots of nice little features, like a history of queries you've run, visually exploring relationships, etc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DbVisualizer?

It's a java based tool, so you can come across memory issues when trying to pull large results. Would be nice if it was cheaper as well :). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering DbVisualizer:

Install a demo version and try it out. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is DbVisualizer solving and how is that benefiting you?

We use to connect our different database systems, Redshift and MariaDB, DbVisualizer allows us to do this with a single tool while also being intuitive to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Daniel S.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

8/27/2020

"occasional db user"

4.5/5

What do you like best about DbVisualizer?

I have mainly used dbvis to explore and update database tables in oracle and postgresql across multiple systems for many years, while writing or updating code. It's a quick and easy way to examine records and occasionally make quick changes. It also has a nice gui that leads you through building sql statements to alter properties. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DbVisualizer?

I think there is some room for improving the help/assistance in things like granting permissions and updating views. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering DbVisualizer:

It's really easy to use, and a quick way to look through db tables, and even update them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is DbVisualizer solving and how is that benefiting you?

I generally end up using it when working on programs to test queries, updates, and alter tables. I don't use it all the time, but when I need to see how something will come out, it's been really easy to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Dan G.

Freelance Designer

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

3/10/2021

"Fantastic and incredibly easy to use!"

5/5

What do you like best about DbVisualizer?

The software is so clean and easy to use. Very comprehensive, complete access, and decluttered access to the databases I'm using. It's very easy to use and organized which is a huge benefit. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DbVisualizer?

Auto-completion could use some tweeks, but overall the program does exactly what I need it to do. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nick H.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

7/20/2020

"A Great Multi-Purpose SQL Editor and Database Management Tool"

4.5/5

What do you like best about DbVisualizer?

After years in the early part of my career using SQL Management Studio and editors such as Toad, I found the interface of DB Visualizer very familiar and easy to navigate. Very infrequently does it take me long to find the features that I'm searching for due to the intuitive nature of the UI. I'm continually impressed by not only the completeness of the tools available for each DB technology, but the intuitive nature of using them. I haven't found a lot of use cases where it was not an appropriate tool for me to use in order to meet my needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DbVisualizer?

The sync between your SQL Commanders and the open connections can be a little flakey and sometimes your SQL window will lose track with the state of a given connection. As a result, even if you re-establish the connection itself, you have to close the SQL Commander window and start over. It's not a huge deal, just an annoyance that almost never happens at a good time. There are also some memory management issues, such as when you accidentally pull back a very large record set. Under the wrong circumstances it can paralyze your entire system and prevent you from being able to halt the query process. In these cases you either have to wait (sometimes a very long time) for the client to fail or restart your machine. This doesn't happen often, but it's something that has happened to me in the past. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering DbVisualizer:

DB Visualizer is a versatile, familiar and powerful SQL editor and database administration tool. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is DbVisualizer solving and how is that benefiting you?

I've been using DB Visualizer for the better part of the last 8 years and various companies and in various capacities. I use it pretty much every day for everything from simple queries against the databases in my various environments and technologies, to building complex SQL applications, doing query tuning, managing users and permissions and simply formatting my SQL when it's time for deployment. It's a very flexible tool. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jorn V.

Business Owner - Founder

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

7/20/2020

"The best allround SQL tool there is!"

5/5

What do you like best about DbVisualizer?

It is the best tool for both Mac and Windows, having a connection to every single database there is.

Whether you need to connect to a plain SQL Server, an AS400 or something really exotic, DBVis can do it. With a bit of luck the database driver is even distributed within the tool, otherwise it can be downloaded from the net or the community will help you in finding the right drivers.

The possibility of having multiple screens open, pin the result of a certain query is making the investment worth.

Just 5 strong points in a row:

* access to any database via open JDBC drivers (many drivers included in tool)

* grouping of database connections

* pin a result or a query to get easy acces to previous results or queries

* better overview than in many native SQL tools (e.g. SQL Server management studio)

* multi connections in professional version (paid option, but worth paying for) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DbVisualizer?

Once you start using it, you will be addicted to it...

I haven't found a single thing this I really dislike.

Sometimes there are some difficulties in connecting to a SQL Server engine with Windows authentication, but that is more due to the database set-up than to DBVis...

Another downside is that there is still no iPad client available. That would really rock the tool. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering DbVisualizer:

You can get the free version to try it out and see if you like it or not. Only a single connection is allowed within the free version. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is DbVisualizer solving and how is that benefiting you?

The real benefit is that I have been able to use my Mac as a native querying machine, and there is no need anymore to run a virtual Windows machine on a Mac.

Offering both Windows and Mac support has made it possible for all my colleagues to use DBVIS, whether they prefer a Windows, Mac or Linux machine.

The openness of DB Visualizer is the next big thing: as an external Business Analist I'm regularly confronted with the most exotic databases there exist. DB Visualizer can handle them all, and I'm able to easily group them in a folder per customer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Landon F.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

7/20/2020

"DbVisualizer is easy to use, easy to navigate and is a very effective db tool."

5/5

What do you like best about DbVisualizer?

The layout of the view is easily customized. Building queries with the query builder is easy to use. I can easily manage multiple databases. I do not run into issues when using this program that delay workflow or productivity. It is very nicely compatible with Mac OS. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DbVisualizer?

Very small things here. The application isn't as instinctual as more modern products, some things like running a filter on a table by pressing the enter key or auto connecting when I run a query and it isn't connected to the db would be a nice touch. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering DbVisualizer:

If you're looking for an easy to use database product, check out DbVisualizer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is DbVisualizer solving and how is that benefiting you?

DbVisualizer is great for cross checking and making auto generated db queries more efficient by using the query builder to design queries. I have been able to improve tools that read database data by picking apart queries with this tool. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Maruen M.

Software Architect

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

2/16/2021

"DbVisualizer helps me to be more productive and it makes easier my tasks that involves database."

5/5

What do you like best about DbVisualizer?

It's interface and navigation. it's the best tool I had used. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DbVisualizer?

Some updates doesn't work on Mac IOS. The windows get's stuck Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Rhea M.

Customer Support

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

3/10/2021

"DB visualiser has been a fantastic introduction to database queries for me"

4/5

What do you like best about DbVisualizer?

Easy to read and use, customisable display Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DbVisualizer?

Can't have multiple tabs without pro version Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Management Consulting

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

9/21/2020

"Long term User of DbVisualizer"

5/5

What do you like best about DbVisualizer?

DbVisualizer is cross platform and and allows me to use it on my Mac, Linux or windows VM's. It allows me to have one DB tool that I can use across all the database types that I may work with. I also have used the command line interface to automate tasks moving data between disparate databases which has been very useful and extremely reliable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DbVisualizer?

I have not found any downsides of using DbVisualizer Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering DbVisualizer:

DbVisualizer is a fantastic product that I have used for over 15 years, and improves every year. Support has always been excellent with a rapid response to any query I have had. It will remain a part of my personal toolkit.

The only improvement I would like would be a version for iOS for the iPad. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is DbVisualizer solving and how is that benefiting you?

I use DbVisualizer to move data between different databases and versions for clients, example migrating data between ERP systems.

I use it to manage databases on remote servers using SSH to access databases that are restricted to local access, bespoke or standard solutions.

I use DbVisualizer to construct and test queries before building them into various reporting tools.

Having one tool that allows me to access multiple databases of different types for example DB2, Postgresql, MySQL, SQL Server saves so much time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.