Comparing DbVisualizer, DBeaver, and dbForge Edge

Both DbVisualizer and DBeaver rank among the best-known multidatabase tools for a reason. They're easy to use, they're available on the three key operating systems—Windows, Linux, and macOS—and they offer that solid set of essential features that meets the average demands of database professionals.

However, it often happens that your demands grow beyond those essentials, and you start looking for more sophisticated alternatives that, while keeping the advantages of multidatabase cross-platform solutions, deliver much more in terms of functionality and performance. We've got one such candidate for you - dbForge Edge, a suite of four IDEs that help easily address a far broader set of tasks. Below, we'll compare it with DbVisualizer and DBeaver feature by feature.

Overview of DbVisualizer

But before we proceed, let's take a brief look at each tool in question. First comes DbVisualizer, a database client that supports a huge number of data sources and offers a robust SQL editor with context-aware autocompletion, basic data management tools, and CLI support (in the Pro edition only).

The advantages of DbVisualizer

  • Customizable workspace
  • 30+ supported databases
  • SSH encryption
  • Smart autocompletion
  • Easy data editing
  • Visual query builder
DbVisualizer
DBeaver

Overview of DBeaver

DBeaver is generally a more advanced solution with an even more expansive coverage of databases, data warehouses, and cloud services. Its key features encompass SQL coding, data visualization and management, and database administration. And it's just as well available in free and commercial editions (the latter can be conveniently explored with a free trial).

The advantages of DBeaver

  • Smart SQL editor
  • Feature-rich data editor
  • Secure connections
  • Unified access to clouds
  • Numerous data sources
  • Free 14-day trial

dbForge Edge:
Your Best Alternative
to DbVisualizer and DBeaver

dbForge Edge is a suite of four all-in-one IDEs (called Studios) for the most popular database systems: SQL Server, MySQL/MariaDB, Oracle Database, and PostgreSQL—and it's just as perfectly compatible with a number of cloud servers.

But why do we think that dbForge Edge is a level up from the likes of its rivals? Well, it's got one of the richest sets of features available in modern database solutions (see below). It's got a comprehensive documentation center that covers the features of each Studio with precision. What's more, you've got helpful tutorials on the Devart blog, an educational YouTube channel, and a responsive support service that's always ready to help you.

  • SQL coding assistance (autocompletion, syntax check, quick object information)
  • SQL code formatting, refactoring, and debugging
  • Query performance optimization
  • Flexible data editing, visualization, and migration
  • Comparison and synchronization of database schemas and table data
  • Visualization of database structures on diagrams
  • Data aggregation in pivot tables and creation of data reports
  • Examination of related data in Master-Detail Browser
  • Database administration
  • CLI-powered automation of recurring tasks
  • Free 30-day trial (or you can use a free Express Edition with basic features)

Key features of dbForge Edge

dbForge Edge was designed to help you effectively handle a rich variety of tasks, including database design, development, testing, and administration, as well as data analysis and management.

SQL Development

dbForge Edge is well-known for some of the most advanced SQL coding assistance tools, which include the following:

  • IntelliSense-like SQL code completion
  • Instant syntax check
  • A rich, expandable library of code snippets
  • Versatile formatting options with a number of predefined and custom profiles
  • Smart refactoring with auto-correction of references to renamed objects
  • Effective debugging of T-SQL scripts, stored procedures, functions, and triggers

Database Comparison and Synchronization

dbForge Edge delivers twin features called Schema Compare and Data Compare, whose names are pretty self-explanatory. With their help, you'll easily do the following:

  • Find and analyze differences in schemas and table data
  • Scrutinize data differences per record
  • Save and load comparison settings
  • Generate data synchronization scripts
  • Create comparison reports in CSV, HTML, and XLS
  • Automate recurring tasks from the command line

Database Designer

With dbForge Edge, you can design databases using entity-relationship diagrams, visualizing database structures and logical relations between tables. You can also edit database objects directly on these diagrams and group logically related objects using containers.

  • Design and modify database structures visually
  • Examine and manage foreign key relationships between tables
  • View database objects and their properties
  • Perform reverse engineering of database diagrams

Data Editor

No matter what database system you are dealing with, dbForge Edge provides you with optimal tools for all kinds of manipulations with your data:

  • View, edit, delete, group, sort, filter, and visualize data
  • Apply the paginal mode for convenient viewing
  • Apply the auto-search mode for simplified navigation
  • View data in the Card View mode
  • Export data to an INSERT query in a few clicks

Query Profiler

You will always keep the performance of your SQL queries at an all-time high using the integrated Query Profiler.

  • Identify query performance bottlenecks
  • Inspect the EXPLAIN plan
  • Compare differences in query profiling results
  • Get a clear and automated way to profile your queries
  • Trace queries and diagnose performance issues

Data Generator

Data Generator helps you get any volume of column-intelligent, realistic test data that you can quickly populate your databases with.

  • Create large volumes of meaningful test data
  • Maintain the integrity and consistency of your data across multiple tables
  • Preserve inter-column data dependencies
  • Create, set up, and share custom generators
  • Populate your databases with newly generated data in a matter of moments
  • Automate routine tasks from the command line

Feature comparison table

The following table contains a detailed feature-by-feature comparison of dbForge Edge v3.1, DbVisualizer 24.1.5, and DBeaver Ultimate 23.0.0.202303201558. For quick navigation, please use the side menu.

SQL Editing & Execution

dbForge Edge
DbVisualizer
DBeaver
Features
SQL Server
MySQL
Oracle
PostgreSQL
SQL editor with syntax coloring
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Automatic SQL syntax check
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
Code outlining
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Customizable SQL formatting
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Execute current statement
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bookmarks
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Text search
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Document Outline window for quick navigation through large scripts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
One-step access to the database object editor from the code ('Go to definition')
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
SQL history
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Execution warnings
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
GUI transaction support
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
T-SQL code analysis
Yes
No
No
No
No
No

Code Completion

dbForge Edge
DbVisualizer
DBeaver
Features
SQL Server
MySQL
Oracle
PostgreSQL
Context-aware code completion
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Code snippets and Snippets Manager
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
One-click access to schema object definitions
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
On-the-fly renaming of database objects
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Auto-generation of table aliases
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Quick information about database objects
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Parameter information for stored routines
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Auto-generation of JOIN clauses
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No

Visual Query Builder

dbForge Edge
DbVisualizer
DBeaver
Features
SQL Server
MySQL
Oracle
PostgreSQL
Support for the SELECT statement
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Support for the INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE statements
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
State-of-the-art diagrams with zooming and keyboard support
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Diagram preview and printing
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Visual addition of sub-queries to any part of the main query
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Query outline (displayed in the Document Outline window)
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Visual editing of sub-queries
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Expression builder for creating complex conditions
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Drag-and-drop tables
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Copy/Paste tables to diagrams
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Undo/Redo
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes

Database Design

dbForge Edge
DbVisualizer
DBeaver
Features
SQL Server
MySQL
Oracle
PostgreSQL
Visual Database Designer
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Visualization of tables, views, stored procedures, and functions
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Easy access to database objects for viewing their properties
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Support for IDEF1X notations
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Support for IE notations
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Customizable diagram view with skin support
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Smart ER diagram layout
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Diagram export to different image formats
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Search for database objects on the diagram
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Reorganization of diagram shapes with containers
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Customizable diagram printing with a rich set of options
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Optional display of table constraints, indexes, and triggers
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Integration with the Document Outline window
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Diagram navigation with the Diagram Overview window
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Notes for adding comments to the diagram
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Zoom in/out
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Save/Load diagrams
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes

Table Designer

dbForge Edge
DbVisualizer
DBeaver
Features
SQL Server
MySQL
Oracle
PostgreSQL
Flat table editor
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Convenient editor for foreign keys
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Partitioning
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Full-text search on the column grid
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Preview of changes in schemas
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Heuristics that helps define the data types of new columns
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No

Object Editor

dbForge Edge
DbVisualizer
DBeaver
Features
SQL Server
MySQL
Oracle
PostgreSQL
Check constraints
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Foreign keys
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Indexes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Stored functions
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Stored procedures
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Tables
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Triggers
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Views
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Undo option for the object editor
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes

Debugger

dbForge Edge
DbVisualizer
DBeaver
Features
SQL Server
MySQL
Oracle
PostgreSQL
Script debugging
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Step Into, Step Over, and Step Out commands for step-by-step execution
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Breakpoints for procedures, functions, triggers, and scripts
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Breakpoints window
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Call Stack window with navigation
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Watches window for the evaluation of variables
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No

Database Explorer

dbForge Edge
DbVisualizer
DBeaver
Features
SQL Server
MySQL
Oracle
PostgreSQL
Multiple database connections
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Browse and navigate through objects
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Detailed object properties and data browsing in the Object Viewer window
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Dependency tree browsing for each object
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Quick template script generation for selected objects: SELECT, INSERT, etc.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
'Send To' command for quick sending of tables to Query Builder, Data Report, and other tools
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Refactoring of database objects
No
Yes
No
No
No
No

Data Editor

dbForge Edge
DbVisualizer
DBeaver
Features
SQL Server
MySQL
Oracle
PostgreSQL
Copying of data with column headers for quick paste to spreadsheets
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Custom data filters of any complexity
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Data Viewer window for browsing images, RTF, and binary cell values
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Date/time editor with a visual interface
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Foreign key lookup editor for easy editing of fields referencing other tables
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Free copying of any block of data to the clipboard
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Full-text search (Ctrl+F) in the data grid
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Graphical card view
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Grouping by arbitrary columns
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Incremental search (Ctrl+I) through the data grid
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Large objects (LOB) editor
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Multi-table query result set editing
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Paginal data browsing for large result sets
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Data printing
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Quick filter available for each data cell
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Record numbering option
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Read-only state indication
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Report, chart, and pivot building directly from the data editor
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Visible column picker
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes

Schema & Data Comparison

dbForge Edge
DbVisualizer
DBeaver
Features
SQL Server
MySQL
Oracle
PostgreSQL
Comparison and synchronization of data in databases of virtually any size
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Comparison of tables, views, procedures, functions, triggers, and events
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Custom comparison keys
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Filtering of comparison results
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Generation of data synchronization scripts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Viewing of data differences per record
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Exclusion of tables and records from synchronization
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Saving and loading of comparison settings
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Command-line interface for data comparison and synchronization
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Generation of accurate comparison reports in HTML and Excel formats
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Generation of comments
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Specific options for tables, script objects, triggers, indexes, and constraints
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Inclusion\exclusion of objects by mask
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Schema & Data Compare: Save Command Line
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No

Data Export

dbForge Edge
DbVisualizer
DBeaver
Features
SQL Server
MySQL
Oracle
PostgreSQL
CSV
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
XML
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
TXT
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
XLS
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
XLSX
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
PDF
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
DBF
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
HTML
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
RTF
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
JSON
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Google Sheets
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
MDB (Microsoft Access)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
ODBC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
SQL
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Data export from multiple tables
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Data export from the command line
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Data export templates
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

Data Import

dbForge Edge
DbVisualizer
DBeaver
Features
SQL Server
MySQL
Oracle
PostgreSQL
CSV
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
XML
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
TXT
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
XLS
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
XLSX
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
DBF
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
JSON
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Google Sheets
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
MDB (Microsoft Access)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
ODBC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Data import from the command line
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Data import templates
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

Database Projects

dbForge Edge
DbVisualizer
DBeaver
Features
SQL Server
MySQL
Oracle
PostgreSQL
New project wizard with import from an existing database
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Project Explorer window for managing project files
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Schema View window for browsing logical project structures
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Project export to one of the multiple scripts
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Multiple build configurations
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Single-click project deployment on the server
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Workspace saving
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Comparison of projects with live databases
No
Yes
No
No
No
No

Data Analysis

dbForge Edge
DbVisualizer
DBeaver
Features
SQL Server
MySQL
Oracle
PostgreSQL
Display of table data with parent-child dependencies in Master-Detail Browser
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Database diagrams
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Data report generation wizard
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Data report designer
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Pivot table designer
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Chart building wizard
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Data search on a live database
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Automated generation and distribution of reports from the command line
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Data Reports: Save Command Line
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No

Source Control

dbForge Edge
DbVisualizer
DBeaver
Features
SQL Server
MySQL
Oracle
PostgreSQL
Integration with Git, GitHub, SVN
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Shared and dedicated database development models
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Conflict resolution: Get Local and Get Remote
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Version control of static data
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
History of changes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No

Performance Tuning

dbForge Edge
DbVisualizer
DBeaver
Features
SQL Server
MySQL
Oracle
PostgreSQL
Visual SQL EXPLAIN plan
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Session statistics
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Query plan displayed in the tree view
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Profiling history that can be saved for further analysis
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Comparison of profiling results with highlighted differences
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Printing of profiling results
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes

Test Data Generation

dbForge Edge
DbVisualizer
DBeaver
Features
SQL Server
MySQL
Oracle
PostgreSQL
Support for all column data types
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Multiple generators with data customization
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
SQL data integrity support
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Multiple ways to populate databases with test data
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Meaningful generators
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
User-defined generators
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Real-time preview of generated data
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Data Generator: Save Command Line
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No

Database Documenter

dbForge Edge
DbVisualizer
DBeaver
Features
SQL Server
MySQL
Oracle
PostgreSQL
Broad picture of database structures
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Rich customization features
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Export of documentation to HTML
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Export of documentation to PDF
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Export of documentation to Markdown
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Customization of documentation with style templates
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
View inter-object and inter-database dependencies
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Documenter: Save Command Line
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No

Administration

dbForge Edge
DbVisualizer
DBeaver
Features
SQL Server
MySQL
Oracle
PostgreSQL
Copy databases
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
Backup/Restore databases
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Database snapshots
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
Database backup to SQL and ZIP
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Database backup as a scripts folder
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
Backup: Save Command Line
No
Yes
No
No
No
No

User & Session Management

dbForge Edge
DbVisualizer
DBeaver
Features
SQL Server
MySQL
Oracle
PostgreSQL
Comprehensive Security Manager for handling user accounts and privileges
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Session Manager for monitoring active server connections and tracing user sessions
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Server Monitor
Yes
No
No
No
No
No

User Interface

dbForge Edge
DbVisualizer
DBeaver
Features
SQL Server
MySQL
Oracle
PostgreSQL
Start Page with fast access to main product features
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Rich user settings
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
UI skins
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Customizable window layout
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Tool windows with 'auto-hide' and 'float' modes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Multiple shortcut schemes with full shortcut customization
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Syntax highlighting customization
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Tabbed groups for documents
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Toolbar customization
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Wizard for sharing common code standards and templates
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No

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