dbFront vs DbGate
dbFront
dbfront.com
DbGate
dbgate.ioSide by side
| Figure | dbFront | DbGate |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $3.90/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 8 |
| Spec score · Database Client Software | 8.3 (#15) | 8.5 (#9) |
| Deployment | dbFront is designed for Microsoft IIS and supports a single-server setup or a distributed setup across servers. | The maker lists desktop editions for Windows, macOS and Linux, plus web deployment through Docker, Amazon and Azure. |
| Support | Support is offered through website chat or email, with Zoom assistance available; stated regular support hours are Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mountain Standard Time. | Premium includes email support, while Community lists community support. |
Plans
dbFront
- FreeFree
- TrialFree
- Pro$249, paid once
- Enterprise$749, paid once
- Site$1,499, paid once
DbGate
- Academic editionFree
- CommunityFree
- DbGate Shopify App$3.90 a month
- Premium$12 a month
- DbGate Central$15 a month
- Team Premium$15 a month
- Premium$120 a year
- Team Premium$150 a year
In their own words
DbGate
DbGate is a manager and client for SQL and NoSQL databases, offered as desktop software and through web deployment. Its listed database support includes MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, SQLite, MongoDB and Redis. The data browser supports filtering, related-table navigation, master-detail views, foreign-key lookups, batch updates and macros. The query editor includes parameterized queries, history and autocomplete suggestions. Import and export formats include SQL, CSV, JSON, XML, NDJSON, Excel, DBF and YAML. Visualization tools include a query designer, ER diagrams, charts, geographic map display and HTML export. Database Chat can interpret database schema and data, and execute SQL when the user explicitly permits it. DbGate Central connects to GraphQL, Shopify and oData endpoints. Desktop editions are listed for Windows, macOS and Linux, while web deployment options include Docker, Amazon and Azure. Community costs nothing for one user, with DbGate Cloud capped at five connections and five SQL files. Premium is $12 a month; Team Premium is $15 a month.