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Spec score 9.2 #1 of 35 in Database Design Tools

What it is

Database Workbench is a desktop IDE for designing, implementing, documenting and maintaining databases. It lists support for Oracle, Firebird, SQL Server, InterBase, PostgreSQL, SQLite, MySQL, MariaDB and NexusDB. Design tools include logical and physical diagrams, reverse engineering, visual object editors, migration and schema comparison. SQL Insight offers join completion in the SQL and code editors, alongside a drag-and-drop Visual Query Builder. Users can view and edit data, import and export it, transfer data between sources, compare data and work with BLOBs. The product also includes test data generation, query profiling, stored procedure debugging and custom reports through Report Manager. Professional adds ODBC and ADO connections and data pumping. Enterprise adds shared servers and databases, non-local workspaces, team to-do lists, shared code catalogs and built-in version control. It is described as a 64-bit Windows application that can run on Linux via Wine. Free Lite editions are listed for Firebird and MySQL, and a Trial Pro Edition is available. A SQLite module license is needed for full SQLite tools in Pro and Enterprise.

Spec sheet

What it does
Database Workbench is a SQL development and administration environment for multiple relational database systems with a consistent interface.Read 15 Oct 2026 · upscene.com
Purpose
Database Workbench is a database IDE for designing, implementing, documenting and maintaining databases.Read 4 Oct 2026 · upscene.com
Intended users
The maker describes editions for individual projects and entire teams, and calls Enterprise a special edition for development teams.Read 4 Oct 2026 · upscene.com
Headquarters
The NetherlandsRead 28 Sep 2026 · upscene.com
BLOB handling
The BLOB viewer/editor supports images, hexadecimal data, HTML, PDF and several document formats.Read 15 Oct 2026 · upscene.com
Company focus
LinkedIn says Upscene focuses on tools for database developers and supports the nine database systems listed above.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company founding
LinkedIn states that Upscene Productions was founded in 2002.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company headquarters
LinkedIn gives the company headquarters as Oss, Netherlands.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company size
LinkedIn lists Upscene Productions as a privately held software company with 2–10 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Connectivity
Professional adds connections to ODBC and ADO sources and data pumping from those sources.Read 4 Oct 2026 · upscene.com
Data comparison
Data Compare maps source and destination tables and produces scripts to synchronize changed data.Read 15 Oct 2026 · upscene.com
Data migration
The migration tool converts data types and defaults while moving between supported database systems or ODBC and ADO sources.Read 15 Oct 2026 · upscene.com
Data Pump
Data Pump transfers data between supported engines and from ODBC or ADO data sources.Read 15 Oct 2026 · upscene.com
Data tools
It can view and edit data, import and export data, transfer data between sources, compare data, and view or edit BLOBs.Read 4 Oct 2026 · upscene.com
Database design
Its design tools create logical and physical diagrams and can reverse-engineer existing databases.Read 15 Oct 2026 · upscene.com
Database systems
The product lists Oracle, Firebird, SQL Server, InterBase, PostgreSQL, SQLite, MySQL/MariaDB and NexusDB as supported database systems.Read 4 Oct 2026 · upscene.com
Design and migration
It supports logical and physical diagrams, reverse engineering, visual object editors, database migration and schema comparison.Read 4 Oct 2026 · upscene.com
Documentation
Upscene lists documentation for Database Workbench versions 6, 5, 4 and 3.Read 15 Oct 2026 · upscene.com
Enterprise collaboration
Enterprise adds a central server and database repository, shared workspaces, to-do lists and metadata version control.Read 15 Oct 2026 · upscene.com
Independent classification
Firebird’s third-party-tools directory classifies Database Workbench as a commercial GUI tool for SQL development.Read 15 Oct 2026 · firebirdsql.org
Licence model
Wikipedia identifies Database Workbench as trialware rather than open-source software.Read 15 Oct 2026 · en.wikipedia.org
License and support
The purchase page says the license is perpetual and includes one year of free updates and support.Read 4 Oct 2026 · upscene.com
Limit: trial restriction
The unregistered Softpedia download is limited to a 21-day trial and displays nag screens.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softpedia.com
Notable module limit
Pro and Enterprise editions without a SQLite module license can open SQLite databases only in metadata read-only mode and without full tool support.Read 4 Oct 2026 · upscene.com
Operating system
The current application is a 64-bit Windows program; Wine is used for Linux, FreeBSD or macOS operation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · en.wikipedia.org
Platform
Database Workbench is described as a 64-bit Windows application that can run under Linux via Wine.Read 4 Oct 2026 · upscene.com
Praise: diagrams and navigation
Softpedia praised the diagram editor, database registration wizard, navigator and explorer for making complex databases easier to manage.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softpedia.com
Praise: migration and reporting
Softpedia highlighted comparer tools, metadata extraction, table export and Report Manager as workflow aids.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softpedia.com
Praise: usability
Softpedia’s editor rated the product 4.5/5 and described its interface as intuitive for database-management work.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softpedia.com
Rating on SaaSHub
SaaSHub lists Database Workbench with 0 reviews and therefore no user star rating.Read 15 Oct 2026 · saashub.com
Rating on Softpedia
3.8 out of 5 from 19 reviews, shown on the page as 19 votes.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softpedia.com
Release news
Softpedia lists Database Workbench Pro 7.0.5, updated July 22, 2026.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softpedia.com
Reporting
Report Designer creates custom reports containing text, rich text, images, barcodes, shapes and cross-tabs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · upscene.com
Schema comparison
Database Compare compares metadata across databases and can generate change scripts.Read 15 Oct 2026 · upscene.com
SQL development
The software includes Unicode SQL and procedural-code editors with SQL Insight and automatic join completion.Read 15 Oct 2026 · upscene.com
SQL tools
The SQL and code editors include SQL Insight with join completion, and the product also provides a drag-and-drop Visual Query Builder.Read 4 Oct 2026 · upscene.com
SQLite licensing limit
Pro and Enterprise editions without the SQLite module can open SQLite databases only in metadata read-only mode.Read 15 Oct 2026 · upscene.com
Stored-routine debugging
The debugger supports line-by-line execution, breakpoints and tracing into other stored routines.Read 15 Oct 2026 · upscene.com
Supported databases
The product supports Firebird, InterBase, SQL Server, MySQL, MariaDB, NexusDB, Oracle, PostgreSQL and SQLite.Read 15 Oct 2026 · upscene.com
Testing
A test-data generator creates large realistic datasets for profiling, demonstrations and report testing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · upscene.com
Testing and reporting
The product includes test data generation, query profiling, stored procedure debugging and a Report Manager for custom data reports.Read 4 Oct 2026 · upscene.com
Trial and free version
The downloads page lists a Trial Pro Edition and free Lite editions for Firebird and MySQL.Read 4 Oct 2026 · upscene.com
Unicode and HiDPI
The feature page states that the application is Unicode-enabled and supports HighDPI interfaces.Read 15 Oct 2026 · upscene.com
Visual query builder
A drag-and-drop visual query builder creates joins and lets users select query options through menus.Read 15 Oct 2026 · upscene.com

Plans and prices

Database Workbench Lite Free Personal use · Limited functionality · MySQL or Firebird editions Read 15 Oct 2026 · en.wikipedia.org
Lite Free Free Lite editions are listed for Firebird and MySQL Read 4 Oct 2026 · upscene.com
Database Workbench module €199, paid once Perpetual licence; one year of updates and support included One selected database-system module · VAT excluded Read 15 Oct 2026 · upscene.com
Database Workbench Pro for SQLite €259, paid once Windows desktop · 21-day trial before purchase Read 15 Oct 2026 · softpedia.com
Database Workbench Pro for NexusDB €289, paid once Windows desktop · 21-day trial before purchase Read 15 Oct 2026 · softpedia.com
Database Workbench Pro for Firebird €299, paid once Windows desktop · 21-day trial before purchase Read 15 Oct 2026 · softpedia.com
Database Workbench Pro for MySQL/MariaDB €299, paid once Windows desktop · 21-day trial before purchase Read 15 Oct 2026 · softpedia.com
Database Workbench Pro for PostgreSQL €299, paid once Windows desktop · 21-day trial before purchase Read 15 Oct 2026 · softpedia.com
Database Workbench Pro for InterBase €309, paid once Windows desktop · 21-day trial before purchase Read 15 Oct 2026 · softpedia.com
Database Workbench Pro for Microsoft SQL Server €469, paid once Windows desktop · 21-day trial before purchase Read 15 Oct 2026 · softpedia.com
Database Workbench Pro for Oracle €489, paid once Windows desktop · 21-day trial before purchase Read 15 Oct 2026 · softpedia.com
Basic Price not published Perpetual license; one year of free updates and support included. At least 1 database module · price excludes VAT Read 4 Oct 2026 · upscene.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Supports nine listed database systems.
  • Includes database diagrams and schema comparison.
  • Offers SQL editing and a visual query builder.
  • Enterprise includes built-in version control.

Limits

  • Native application is described for 64-bit Windows.
  • Linux use requires Wine.
  • SQLite support is read-only without a module license.

Who it suits

Database Workbench offers editions for individual projects and development teams. Enterprise is aimed at teams needing shared databases, workspaces and version control.

Verdict

Database Workbench combines database design, SQL, data editing and testing tools in a desktop application. Check edition-specific connectivity and SQLite limits before choosing a plan; listed plan prices are not provided.

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