DbVisualizer vs. Sequel Pro

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
DbVisualizer
Score 8.8 out of 10
N/A
DbVisualizer is a multi-database tool for developers, analysts and database administrators, providing a single interface across a wide variety of operating systems. Boasting an easy-to-use and clean interface, DbVisualizer runs on all major operating systems and supports all major RDBMS that are available. Users only need to learn and master one application. DbVisualizer integrates transparently with the operating system being used.
$0
Sequel Pro
Score 9.0 out of 10
N/A
Sequel Pro is a relational database software solution offered free and open source. It allows users to access any MySQL database through a Mac.N/A
Pricing
DbVisualizerSequel Pro
Editions & Modules
DbVisualizer Free
$0
DbVisualizer Pro with Basic support - Renewal
$89
per year per user
DbVisualizer Pro with Premium support - Renewal
$119
per year per user
DbVisualizer Pro with Basic support
$199
per year per user
DbVisualizer Pro with Premium support
$229
per year per user
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
DbVisualizerSequel Pro
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
YesYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
Additional DetailsNew license cost includes a perpetual license, software upgrades and support for the length of the term. 1, 2 & 3 year terms are offered. Once license expires the user may access all Pro versions released before the license expiry indefinitely. To gain access to Pro versions released after the license expired, license renewal is offered. Volume discounts apply to both new and renewal licenses.
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Community Pulse
DbVisualizerSequel Pro
Considered Both Products
DbVisualizer
Chose DbVisualizer
has easier functionality for basic db admin than SSMS; can see data immediately w/o running a SELECT statement
Chose DbVisualizer
Easy to run as a standalone application, largest sets of db drivers and very efficient UI/UX for the data manipulations task.
Chose DbVisualizer
I use DbVisualizer for direct access to the backend tables.
Chose DbVisualizer
TablePlus is a basic SQL client, which is good for non data engineers / analysts. It's good for a basic occasional SQL.DBeaver is a more sophisticated tool, that can be used by data engineers / analysts, but is lacking in features for an everyday multi database environment …
Chose DbVisualizer
SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), Azure Data Explorer and Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)
Chose DbVisualizer
Easier to use, more cost effective, and more stable and reliable.
Chose DbVisualizer
DbVisualizer supports multiple databases eleminate the need to install a specific tool for each DB type.
Chose DbVisualizer
Hands down the easiest to use and configure.
Chose DbVisualizer
I like that it provides Vertica-specific built-ins (e.g., detailed projection display) and can be viewed in the GUI without executing a query.
Chose DbVisualizer
We needed an application which could connect to various databases no matter where it came from. Using Microsoft SQL, MYSQL to name a few have simplified how we operate and provide reports daily.
Chose DbVisualizer
Far easier and better to manage and use than pgadmin now that they botched the implementation.

I don't know how good erwin is now but it's a good example of a complete database schema management system which DbVisualizer is not.
Chose DbVisualizer
because I don't have only sql server database to manage
Chose DbVisualizer
Oracle product - clunky UI, no mass DDL or data export. Bad editor
DBeaver - setting JDBC drivers manually is a pain. Clunky UI.
pgAdmin - good for pure DB admin, but SQL and table management is clunky.
Chose DbVisualizer
DbVisualizer provides enhanced security features and better cross-platform compatibility. Also more intuitive user interface and relatively short learning time to get up to speed with all the functionality offered.
Chose DbVisualizer
DataGrip was not easy to use at all. SQL Developer has horrendous. Company switched to SQL Developer, but I have chosen to remain with DbVisualizer.
Chose DbVisualizer
We use both. SAS is easier to test strategies, while DbVisualizer is easier to pull the data.
Chose DbVisualizer
much simpler to use
more reliable connections
Chose DbVisualizer
The only time I use a product that is specific to a particular database is when I need to perform some product-specific function on that database. Otherwise, for everything else, I use DbVisualizer.
Chose DbVisualizer
Better intactions with the data inside the database
Chose DbVisualizer
DbVisualizer is cheaper but more powerful than TOAD
SQL Developer is a free, very basic tool with limited capabilities
Chose DbVisualizer
DbVisualizer was much more intuitive and supports DB connections from all of the above RDBMS services
Sequel Pro
Chose Sequel Pro
MySQL workbench is good to work with MySQL databases, but Sequel Pro gives us the ability to work with any SQL databases. It's open-source, lightweight and solves the problem that I am required to solve to run the DDL and DML queries.
Chose Sequel Pro
MySQL Workbench: Sequel Pro is lighter, simpler to use and faster
TablePlus: Sequel Pro is free while Table plus is not
Chose Sequel Pro
I found Sequel Pro through Google and downloaded it because it was free. I haven't used many other Mac-based solutions. You may need to open multiple windows to find the relationship between tables. Other software has better visual aids to help assist with this.
Chose Sequel Pro
MySQL Workbench is a wonderful tool, but the routine editing of existing data is note nearly as straightforward as it is in Sequel Pro. The ability to sort a data view with a single click makes Sequel Pro my definite choice.

phpMyAdmin is pretty ubiquitous, but the routine …
Chose Sequel Pro
It's so much easier to use, it's the perfect balance between something deep enough to manage and customize databases, but it's easy enough to get into really fast.
Chose Sequel Pro
Free is a huge selling point, but beyond that it's secure, powerful and easy to use.
Chose Sequel Pro
The UI design of Sequel Pro is to help people whose work is not typical coding heavy but still data dependent. It stands out for its target users.
Chose Sequel Pro
I've only ever used MySql commandline (haven't tried any other GUIs for sql). Though I like Sequel Pro a lot, I just prefer using the terminal when doing DBA stuff on production databases because I can be sure of the commands I execute. For the test environment, and development …
Chose Sequel Pro
Amazingly full-featured for a free MySQL client. Met all the requirements for our team. Free & for Mac OS X.
Chose Sequel Pro
Sequel Pro has a fully functional free version which is fast and unlimited. None of the others let you get to your data as quickly and directly as Sequel Pro does. With the exception of the default tools provided by MySQL, Sequel Pro is probably the client that remains most up …
Features
DbVisualizerSequel Pro
Database Development
Comparison of Database Development features of Product A and Product B
DbVisualizer
7.8
Ratings
9% below category average
Sequel Pro
-
Ratings
Performance optimization tools7.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Schema maintenance7.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Database Administration
Comparison of Database Administration features of Product A and Product B
DbVisualizer
7.2
Ratings
16% below category average
Sequel Pro
-
Ratings
User management7.70 Ratings00 Ratings
Database security7.30 Ratings00 Ratings
Database status reporting6.60 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
DbVisualizerSequel Pro
Likelihood to Recommend
8.8
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8.4
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Likelihood to Renew
9.1
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Usability
8.2
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Support Rating
9.1
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7.5
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Implementation Rating
9.1
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User Testimonials
DbVisualizerSequel Pro
Likelihood to Recommend
Well suited for medium size to large Oracle system that includes a large and complex database schema with many database objects including functions and triggers. Also well suited for a medium size to large Microsoft SQL Server system with many complex database objects. Its SQL editor and query builder are well suited in developing complex SQL queries.
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  • Super easy for quick development and investigation
  • The interface of exporting tables to SQL can be made better, it's not easy to manually check
  • Not suitable for designing your DB
  • Connections over SSH to vagrant and Docker hosted DBs
  • Auto suggestion can be better
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Pros
  • Provides simple access to all tables, indexes, views, triggers, stored procedures, etc., to just about every database on the market
  • Allows me to develop and run queries in a simple, easy to read and understand manner
  • Allows me to create entire new schemas as well as alter existing schemas
  • Gives me access to databases without the need to install specific drivers for any particular database
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  • Editing existing data. Editing record contents is trivial in Sequel Pro, while not nearly as easy in MySQL Workbench or phpMyAdmin.
  • Deleting data - even simpler than editing data.
  • Inserting new data - using "Duplicate row" then making needed changes is very simple.
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Cons
  • does not handle lost connections well (specially after stopping a running query) (mysql). eg. after hitting stop, and then hitting run again, it can sometimes look like its running the query, but it isn't actually!
  • filtering on databases window is clunky (why the need for filtering certain object types at a time? just filter everything, google style)
  • altering table, adding columns (NOT to the end of the table's columns, but earlier) is not supported (mysql) even though the db supports it (alter table add column BEFORE..)
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  • Improving the way we create new connections to remote databases
  • I couldn't find any way to configure my local server (MySQL), so I need to make changes on server outside the application. I know that there are other tools that integrate it, so you don’t have to leave the workflow
  • It could have a feature to integrate our databases or connections (favorites) with other devices, like using Google Drive or Dropbox. It would be really useful!
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Likelihood to Renew
We never had problems with it. It is able to connect to all data sources (Oracle, Informix, DB2, SQL Server) that we currently use.
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Usability
I use this tool for several hours each day, spanning many years in various projects. It's wide support for various database types while keeping consistency within the UI for each is important when working with various databases day in and day out.
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Support Rating
Never used
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It's open-source and very convenient to work with. I can easily import any database I want using a data dump and runt the queries on them to derive the data insights on the data. I might want to use Excel to visualize that, that might be one of the disadvantages.
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Alternatives Considered
[DbVisualizer] is pretty easy to use compared to IntelliJ because of it's simplicity. The performance is very good, it feels as good as a native application compared to the other two softwares I used for the same purpose. It's very cheaper compared to the other two tools and that's a big selling point.
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MySQL workbench is good to work with MySQL databases, but Sequel Pro gives us the ability to work with any SQL databases. It's open-source, lightweight and solves the problem that I am required to solve to run the DDL and DML queries.
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Return on Investment
  • The only point I could potentially give is hours saved by having so many warehouses hooked up in one place vs. having to manage connection string changes/password updates across multiple applications... maybe 10% decrease in time spent managing connections? Mind you, I've had everything hooked up on DbVis for close to 6 years so it's hard to remember the "before times"
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  • Unreliability has lead to wasted time and frustration among staff.
  • The ease of testing database changes and modifying test data WHEN IT WORKS theoretically makes testing quick and easy but in reality, this is far outweighed by the wasted time and frustration involved with it not being reliable.
  • The ease of seeing the relations between tables is very nice and saves time when trying to see how unfamiliar tables are connected.
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