Datazenit vs dotConnect
Datazenit
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| Figure | Datazenit | dotConnect |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 2 | 12 |
| Spec score · Database Client Software | 8.4 (#10) | 9.0 (#5) |
| Product | Datazenit is a web-based database administration tool for MySQL and PostgreSQL. | dotConnect is a suite of ADO.NET data providers for direct access to databases and cloud services from .NET applications and websites. |
| Security | Database passwords are encrypted with AES and decrypted only when connecting to the database server; an optional IP address whitelist limits logins to specified networks. | The product page says dotConnect supports secure connections using SSL, SSH, and HTTPS tunneling. |
| Trial | The download page describes a free 14-day trial. | The full product is available as a free 30-day trial, and the SQL Server feature page says the trial has no limits and requires no card. |
Plans
Datazenit
- Datazenit Standalone License$49, paid once
- Personal LicensePriced on request
dotConnect
- dotConnect ExpressFree
- ExpressFree
- dotConnect for SQL Server — Developer$219.95, paid once
- Professional Single$219.95, paid once
- dotConnect for MySQL — Developer$269.95, paid once
- dotConnect for PostgreSQL — Developer$269.95, paid once
- dotConnect for SQLite — Developer$269.95, paid once
- dotConnect Universal — Developer$269.95, paid once
- dotConnect Universal Developer$269.95, paid once
- dotConnect for Oracle — Developer$369.95, paid once
In their own words
dotConnect
dotConnect is a suite of ADO.NET data providers for.NET applications and websites that need direct access to databases and cloud services. It connects to SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, DB2, InterBase, Microsoft Access, Firebird, Salesforce, Dynamics 365, and QuickBooks Online. Providers support SQL commands, stored procedures, transactions, and connection pooling. A Visual Studio database explorer and Entity Developer integration support visual ORM modeling; the SQL Server provider also works with Visual Studio Code and JetBrains Rider. That provider lists Windows, Linux, and macOS support with.NET Framework,.NET Core, and.NET 5 through 10 compatibility. Secure connections can use SSL, SSH, or HTTPS tunneling. The Express edition is free, offers basic connectivity, and is limited to.NET Framework. A full 30-day trial has no limits and requires no card. Developer licenses are perpetual, with listed prices from $219.95, paid once.