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DbVisualizer for Mac

Cross-platform database visualization and management tool.

$197.00
In English
Version 24.1.2
4.6
Based on 7 user rates

DbVisualizer overview

DbVisualizer is a feature-rich, intuitive, cross-platform database tool for developers and DBA's providing a single powerful interface for a variety of databases. DbVisualizer supports simultaneous database connections; it lets you explore and manage database objects, execute SQL queries, visualize information, and a lot more. Free of charge for commercial and non-commercial use. This edition provides basic level features useful for most users.

DbVisualizer comes in Free and Pro editions. You can find the differences here . The price quoted in the listing is the starting price for the Pro edition.

What’s new in version 24.1.2

Bugs Fixed
  • Pressing the tab key in SQL Commander gives an error in DbVisualizer Free
  • Auto-completion in UPDATE statements doesn't work if a table alias is used
  • Auto-completion doesn't always work in CREATE VIEW statements
  • Click while holding Alt+Shift to create a rectangular selection
  • Make selection background span full editor width for consecutive lines
  • "Extend Selection to Matching Brace" should be triggered when double-clicking on an opening/closing parenthesis
  • "Replace All" should remain enabled as long as there are matches

Full list of changes available here

DbVisualizer for Mac

$197.00
In English
Version 24.1.2
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4.6

(5 Reviews of DbVisualizer)

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jmrx
jmrx
Sep 10 2013
9.1
4.5
Sep 10 2013
4.5
Version: 9.1
I've been using DbVisualizer since 2006 and have been a happy customer ever since. Updates appear on a regular basis and customer support is quick and helpful. Yes, the program is written in Java and it does not look 100% native. But still it looks and feels great. I have seen native Cocoa Apps which feel sluggish and unpolished in comparison. The SQL editor is fast and comes with syntax highlighting, auto-completion and all sorts of (configurable!) keyboard shortcuts. It is lacking a vi-mode though. What makes DbVisualizer really shine is its graphing feature. Similar products can create visualizations of a database schema as well, but only DbVisualizer produces a layout that does not look like a knot of spaghetti. DbVisualizer is an excellent product for a very reasonable price.
Bobthevisitor
Bobthevisitor
Mar 6 2013
9.0.5
4.5
Mar 6 2013
4.5
Version: 9.0.5
This is a really professional tool to query every possible database accessible by JDBC. I use it daily and professionally and albeit the UI is not Mac-like (Java) it's power features are hard to find anywhere else. Import and Export is highy configurable, syntax highlighting and completion as you would expect. I use it mainly for Informix, Oracle and MySQL Databases without any problems so far (started with version 7 and currently 8) - I highly recommend taking a look at it. Well worth the money if you are a pro.
Mutant
Mutant
Feb 15 2010
7.0.2
0.0
Feb 15 2010
0.0
Version: 7.0.2
Draconian install, very un-userfriendly. First thing that pops up is a "buy me" dialog. It's listed as free, so I assume it's for support only. SQLite access didn't work. mysql over ssh worked fine, would be nice to have a httptunnel, but I won't complain. postgresql worked, MSSql seemed to work fine. In all however, I didn't see the use in this over a dedicated tool like phpMyAdmin, Mysql studio, or MSSQL Studio. This brought nothing more to the table than an interface to type in sql commands and view data. No typeahead hints, no autotable completion, nothing special in any way. I suppose it's a decent way to keep all your databases in one spot, but without even an SSH tunnel manager, it's more work to create the connections than to manage the tool.
barefeettom
barefeettom
Apr 19 2008
6.0.10
3.0
Apr 19 2008
3.0
Version: 6.0.10
Here's a detailed comparison of DbVisualizer with alternative SQLite GUI programs: http://www.tandb.com.au/sqlite/compare/
barefeettom
barefeettom
Mar 13 2008
6.0.8
3.0
Mar 13 2008
3.0
Version: 6.0.8
DB Visualizer seems to be the most full featured SQL GUI tool out there. It has some data entry aids that really make it viable, such as automatic form view (on record per screen), adjustable grid views and filters for everything from table listing to rows of data. Some of the tools and options aren't immediately obvious but very impressive once you find them. It's a Java app which limits a lot of Mac OS X integration (eg all the windows move in Spaces together) and some controls (such as tabbed panes) don't work in the standard Mac way. It's "Mac Look and Feel" setting makes DbVisualizer more palatable than most Java apps, but it's still a bit ugly and non-intuitive for Mac users. DbVisualizer, uses JBDC drivers to connect to the database. That takes a bit of fiddling which would scare off most users. I've tried two available JDBC drivers with SQLite (the most prolific database on the Mac) and only get limited functionality. For instance, I can't get DbVisualizer to show me the source of a selected table or view, I can't see triggers in the list. Every time I make changes to data, DbVisualizer complains that "no rows were affected by this edit", but the changes were actually made. Overall it's a great program that I can't yet use until SQLite access is fixed.
Mpodhovnik
Mpodhovnik
Sep 15 2014
5.0
Sep 15 2014
5.0
Version: null
jmrx
jmrx
Sep 10 2013
4.5
Sep 10 2013
4.5
Version: null
Bobthevisitor
Bobthevisitor
Mar 6 2013
4.5
Mar 6 2013
4.5
Version: null
Rogerbj
Rogerbj
May 29 2012
5.0
May 29 2012
5.0
Version: null
sferrazzi
sferrazzi
Feb 15 2012
5.0
Feb 15 2012
5.0
Version: null
Radoslav-Bogdanovic
Radoslav-Bogdanovic
Nov 22 2011
5.0
Nov 22 2011
5.0
Version: null
barefeettom
barefeettom
Mar 13 2008
3.0
Mar 13 2008
3.0
Version: null