DbGate vs dotConnect
DbGate
dbgate.iodotConnect
devart.comSide by side
| Figure | DbGate | dotConnect |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $3.90/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | 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 | 8 | 12 |
| Spec score · Database Client Software | 8.5 (#9) | 9.0 (#5) |
| Product | DbGate is a SQL and NoSQL database manager and client. | dotConnect is a suite of ADO.NET data providers for direct access to databases and cloud services from .NET applications and websites. |
| Support | Premium includes email support, while Community lists community support. | Devart offers product support, documentation, API references, tutorials, and optional Premium Support starting at $60. |
Plans
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
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
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.
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.