DbGate — a modern alternative to HeidiSQL

If you appreciate HeidiSQL’s lightweight approach but need more flexibility and modern features, meet DbGate. It’s a cross-platform, intuitive SQL & NoSQL database manager that combines HeidiSQL’s speed with powerful collaboration tools, web access, and support for both SQL and NoSQL databases.

Why teams pick DbGate over HeidiSQL

True cross-platform support. Unlike HeidiSQL (Windows-only), DbGate runs natively on Windows, macOS, and Linux — same experience everywhere. Your team can use their preferred OS without switching tools.

SQL and NoSQL in one tool. While HeidiSQL focuses on SQL databases, DbGate handles both SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, etc.) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis) with a consistent, familiar interface.

Desktop and Web included. Even Free and Open Source Community edition includes the native desktop app and a browser-based Web UI. Access your databases from anywhere, or run DbGate as a central server for your team.

Built for collaboration. Share connections securely, co-edit queries and ER diagrams, and keep everyone in sync without shuffling files around using DbGate Cloud.

Enterprise-ready security. Single Sign-On (OAuth2/OIDC), external IdPs, Azure Managed Identity, AWS IAM, audit logs, and role-based access control give you enterprise-grade guardrails without complexity.

Flexible deployment. Run DbGate on desktops, in Docker on-prem, or choose a fully managed Azure or AWS Edition — same feature set, different ops model.

Developers point of view

HeidiSQL is written in Delphi, this platform uses Object Pascal language. This platform was popular before 25 years, so with HeidiSQL, you could make an expedition into past. The first version of HeidiSQL was released in 2006, so HeidiSQL is one of the most mature database tools available. Of course, don’t expect modern UX.

What makes DbGate feel better

• Cross-platform freedom: Use the same tool on Windows, macOS, and Linux with identical features and UI.
• Modern, intuitive UX: Clean interface with smart defaults that gets you productive immediately.
• Unified SQL & NoSQL: Work with relational and NoSQL databases side by side without switching tools.
• Web access included: Run queries and manage databases from your browser — no desktop install required.
• Team collaboration: Share connections, queries, and diagrams securely with built-in collaboration features.