DbGate — a unified database tool alternative to Redis Insight

Are you using Redis Insight exclusively for Redis and wondering if there’s a better way? Need to work with multiple database types beyond Redis? Want a single tool that handles both SQL and NoSQL databases seamlessly?

While Redis Insight excels at Redis-specific operations, DbGate offers comprehensive Redis support alongside full SQL and NoSQL database management. Whether you’re managing PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or Redis, DbGate provides a unified experience with powerful features that go beyond what Redis Insight offers.

Why teams choose DbGate over Redis Insight

Unified multi-database support. Unlike Redis Insight which focuses solely on Redis, DbGate supports both SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, MariaDB, SQLite) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis) in one tool. No need to switch between different applications.

Desktop and Web flexibility. DbGate offers native desktop apps (Windows/macOS/Linux) and a browser-based Web UI — even in the Free Community edition. Self-host with Docker, deploy as an NPM package, or use fully managed Azure or AWS Editions.

Advanced data operations. Export/import data across different database types, create automated jobs for data migration, and use powerful scripting capabilities. Move data between Redis and SQL databases with ease.

Team collaboration features. Share database connections, queries, and configurations across your team. Deploy DbGate centrally and provide secure access to multiple team members without individual installations.

Redis + Everything else. Work with Redis keys, values, and data structures while also managing your relational databases, MongoDB collections, and more — all in one consistent interface with shared workflows.

What makes DbGate similar to Redis Insight

Both DbGate and Redis Insight are modern, open-source database tools built with web technologies. They both emphasize clean, intuitive interfaces and provide desktop applications for database management. Both tools respect developer workflows and offer free editions for individual users and small teams.

Redis features in DbGate

DbGate provides comprehensive Redis support with all essential features:

• Browse and edit Redis keys with support for all data types (strings, hashes, lists, sets, sorted sets, JSON, streams)
• Key pattern filtering and search capabilities
• Execute raw Redis commands with full command support
• Generate scripts for Redis data export and automation
• Support for Redis Clusters in the Premium edition

Conclusion: Why DbGate is a better Redis Insight alternative

If you work exclusively with Redis and need the most specialized Redis-only features like RedisSearch, RedisJSON, or RedisGraph modules, Redis Insight remains the dedicated tool for those specific use cases. However, if you’re working in real-world environments where you need to manage multiple database types — Redis alongside PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or others — DbGate provides a superior unified experience. Stop juggling multiple tools and consolidate your database management into one powerful, flexible application that handles everything from Redis caching layers to relational databases and document stores.