DbVisualizer Reviews

Summary: I have been using this application for years. The latest update is very usable and feature rich. It is very simple to setup and get going.

Positive: * Straight forward and intuitive interface
* Great features for the price
* Love the SQL Formatting
* SQL History is very handy
* Edit in place (table editing)
* Try before you buy

Negative: There really isn't anything I have found yet that I don't like. I would like to see a AI able to help me build more complicated queries.

Summary: DBVisualizer has been a great solution for my database access needs. It’s easy to use and doesn’t overwhelm you with complicated features, but it still has everything you need to get the job done. I love how straightforward the interface is—it makes exploring data so much simpler. Even for someone who isn’t a database expert, this tool feels approachable and reliable. Highly recommended for its ease of use and powerful functionality!

Positive: It's has an intuitive interface, which simplifies database management – even for a novice like me and works well on my Mac platform!

Negative: it can be demanding on system resources, especially when working with large datasets or keeping numerous data tabs open.

Summary: I need edit database structures, modify existent databases and create querys on databases.

Some time I modify or add data to a table.

Positive: Once program, all databases.

You can query or modify different database format from a unique interface.

Negative: General environment

The java portability have a poor user interface.

Summary: Overall my experience with DbVisualizer has been excellent. I use the product daily and what started as a tool for a couple of developers has progressed into a tool we're using across the business in multiple departments with multiple users.

Positive: * Intuitive user interface
* Integration with so many different types of databases
* Easy to teach
* Results can be extracted into multiple file formats for customers
* Easy to install and product is updated frequently
* Excellent and immediate support

Negative: In my experience using the product, I have no Cons to call out with the product. I am yet to find a bug in a release version and on the times I've needed support, I have had a response within 24 hours.

Summary: Excellent product that provides quick and easy access to database tables, verifying sql code and exporting data to various formats.

Positive: Provides the ability to quickly verify sql accuracy. Extremely user friendly for connecting to various database engines. Data export to different formats for use when needing to quickly compare data retrieval results.

Negative: Nothing that presented any real concerns during our experience.

Summary: This software is essential for anyone who works with database data. Simple, fast and straightforward.

Positive: I can duplicate rows, edit them and when I am sure of the work done, save them to db, when production, I can highlight the danger of doing the operation by coloring the connection to db and make it mandatory to ask for confirmation of changes.
Keeps connections organized, allows quick and intuitive filters

Negative: Searching for text in SQL scripts is sometimes a bit tedious, but otherwise I have nothing to declare.

Summary: DbVisualizer stands out as a dependable SQL tool, balancing utility with ease of use for professionals.

Positive: Highly Useful and Robust SQL Tool: Ideal for managing and querying databases effectively.
Simplifies understanding of table relationships.
Visualizes database schema for better clarity and navigation.
Provides compatibility with a wide range of databases. Enhances productivity with a clean and organized layout.

Negative: High Memory Usage: Can consume significant system resources, especially when handling large databases or complex queries.

Summary: One of the best software products I've ever used.

I used to use the product nearly every day. In my current role I do not do as much SQL but it is still my go-to tool. I have purchased it for every team that I have had.

Positive: I have used DbVisualizer for many years and several other similar products both commercial and open source. I have consistently found DbVisualizer to be head and shoulders above any of the alternatives. I have especially appreciated that there is a cli tool as well as an excellent IDE experience. I have written several automated scripts with the cli for production workloads. The price is quite reasonable for the value.

Negative: It has been rock solid for several years. I cannot claim there are really any "cons" per se. Years ago it would occasionally crash but I haven't experienced that in some time. The price has increased but not terribly.

Summary: I have used DbVisualizer for over 5 years now. In past, I used vendors db admin tools for each of their product, but this tool solved my solution to have a single solution for multiple vendors. This is the only tool I use to do my database developments.

Positive: Ease of use, a lot of functionality, multiple DB support, cross platform, very useful if you are working with multiple databases.

Negative: There is a learning curve involved on using it in the beginning, but you will appreciate it.

Summary: Love this product, have used it since the early 2000's, mostly with postgresql, mysql, oracle. The free version is always available, but the licensed version has many useful additions.

Positive: - Provides a convenient way to organize a lot of database connections
- Visually highlights prod vs dev connections
- Edits, formats, keeps track of SQL script files
- Supports vendor-specific syntax
- Easy access to query plans
- Handles large queries
- Includes driver jars for many databases

Negative: - Upgrade process not always easy
- Java memory usage can be high

Summary: Overall, I have been very happy with DbVis over the many years I have been a Pro licensee. As a developer, it's important that my "tool box" is always up to the task. I always choose to pay for tools behind which a strong and responsive support/development team stands. I am happy to pay for good quality and responsive support, and DbVis has always provided that.

Positive: One of the best things about DbVis (apart from the fact that it just works) is that the tech support team is always super responsive. Over the years I have submitted a few support requests, and I've always had a reply within 24 hours, and that reply has always contained either a helpful explanation/instruction, or a promise to address an issue in the next release. I work with a team of about 4 developers on an Informix based project, and DbVis has always been the "go to" tool, envied by those who have no choice but to use the Informix equivalent.

Negative: In the past there were a few UI issues as Windows and Java transitioned to ultra high resolution support and inevitably Windows 11, but tech support always provided workarounds until subsequent versions addressed. There are no longer any UI issues in my experience.

Summary: This is a very good tool for accessing databases. I can definitely recommend it to anyone who often works with databases.

Positive: I use this tool for many years now.
Easy to use, ease to configure and a lot of db’s supported.
Explain plan.
Multi tab sql editors.
Common used scripts saved inside the tool.
Connecting using SSH tunnel.
And a lot more...

Negative: Sometimes a windows size issue if you work with multiple screens with a differed resolution.

Summary: Great tool for development and testing. Easily add new JDBC drivers for new database types and versions.

Positive: Simple to use with multiple Database types. Easily export data to multiple formats. Helpful formatting of SQL for better readability.

Negative: I would like better tab organization as I tend to work on multiple projects at once.

Summary: We have used DBVisualizer for 8 years as our DB development and support tool. We have achieved DB migrations with ease that failed when using the DB specific tool. Highly recommended.

Positive: A powerful cross platform DB tool that allows both Mac and Windows users to work together seamlessly.

Negative: It would be great if we could use DBVisualizer to create and use data entry forms (beyond the Grid style data entry already supported) for in-house use.

Summary: My team and I use this tool to perfect our queries to different DBs on various platforms. We then port these to scripts to use in our tools. DbVisualiser is an essential part of our workflow.

Positive: - It works on many different platforms
- Exporting data to Excel is a breeze
- Easy to use and snappy
- UI is intuitive

Negative: - Setting up connections can be complicated at first
- Learning curve for non-technical people