| Feature/Tool | SQLyog (Ultimate) | MySQL Workbench | DBeaver (Community) | HeidiSQL | dbForge Studio for MySQL | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Windows only | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux | Windows (macOS/Linux via emulation) | | License Type | Proprietary | GPL (Open Source) | Apache 2.0 (Open Source) | GPL (Open Source) | Proprietary | | Pricing (approx.) | Starting at $299 (perpetual) | Free | Free | Free | Starts at $9.95/month | | AI Integration | None currently | None | Yes (via extensions) | No | Yes (Built-in AI Assistant) | | Key Strengths | Data Sync, Query Profiling, Job Agent | Data Modeling, SQL Development, Free | Cross-platform, Multi-DB support, Extensible | Lightweight, Feature-packed for Windows | Modern IDE, AI-powered coding, Schema Compare | | Supported DBs | MySQL, MariaDB | MySQL | 80+ databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.) | MySQL, MariaDB, MSSQL, PostgreSQL | MySQL, MariaDB | | Free Tier | Yes (Community, limited) | Yes (full) | Yes (full-featured OSS) | Yes (full) | 30-day trial only |
SQLyog is offered in multiple editions, each with a different license model. sqlyog license key
Q: Can I use SQLyog without a license key? A: Yes, SQLyog offers a free version with limited features. However, a licensed version unlocks additional features and support. | Feature/Tool | SQLyog (Ultimate) | MySQL Workbench