HeidiSQL
A lightweight client for managing MariaDB, MySQL, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, SQLite, Interbase and Firebird.
Screenshots
- Contents of a database
- MySQL users manager
- Session manager
What’s new
Verified 4h ago## [12.21](https://github.com/HeidiSQL/HeidiSQL/compare/v12.21-Windows..v12.21) - 2026-08-03
### ⛰️ Features
- Create opt-in option for displaying columns in database tree - ([f492bed](https://github.com/HeidiSQL/HeidiSQL/commit/f492bedf917252daa51e23902769a377d21f33a6))
- Enhance order of items in completion proposal, so exact matches are at the top - ([c1b817b](https://github.com/HeidiSQL/HeidiSQL/commit/c1b817b2e9795caa6149fd08a594f79f6a9c4ffb))
- For keyboard navigation on the completion proposal, wrap around the item list - ([db952f8](https://github.com/HeidiSQL/HeidiSQL/commit/db952f87a7123492aafd3461c91310efd8e45754))
- First attempt to create a user manager for PostgreSQL - ([f0d7103](https://github.com/HeidiSQL/HeidiSQL/commit/f0d7103a71f82263471c9a4490d045a8d233fa41))
- Show index icons on columns in tree, and the data type text color - ([e6e90aa](https://github.com/HeidiSQL/HeidiSQL/commit/e6e90aac435a84a99b0e873bcdd7fe54f796831f))
- Auto-adjust width of various combo boxes - ([ca9b748](https://github.com/HeidiSQL/HeidiSQL/commit/ca9b748cf003e357f054c67a64f2d82ba4ebad76))
- Show table columns in tree, as child nodes - ([0e20e70](https://github.com/HeidiSQL/H
Full release notes →
### ⛰️ Features
- Create opt-in option for displaying columns in database tree - ([f492bed](https://github.com/HeidiSQL/HeidiSQL/commit/f492bedf917252daa51e23902769a377d21f33a6))
- Enhance order of items in completion proposal, so exact matches are at the top - ([c1b817b](https://github.com/HeidiSQL/HeidiSQL/commit/c1b817b2e9795caa6149fd08a594f79f6a9c4ffb))
- For keyboard navigation on the completion proposal, wrap around the item list - ([db952f8](https://github.com/HeidiSQL/HeidiSQL/commit/db952f87a7123492aafd3461c91310efd8e45754))
- First attempt to create a user manager for PostgreSQL - ([f0d7103](https://github.com/HeidiSQL/HeidiSQL/commit/f0d7103a71f82263471c9a4490d045a8d233fa41))
- Show index icons on columns in tree, and the data type text color - ([e6e90aa](https://github.com/HeidiSQL/HeidiSQL/commit/e6e90aac435a84a99b0e873bcdd7fe54f796831f))
- Auto-adjust width of various combo boxes - ([ca9b748](https://github.com/HeidiSQL/HeidiSQL/commit/ca9b748cf003e357f054c67a64f2d82ba4ebad76))
- Show table columns in tree, as child nodes - ([0e20e70](https://github.com/HeidiSQL/H
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SHA-256
97acf0344313c11bb89c001425a615722b745669e5ffd542e732c418a00e22ed
Install with one command
Prefer a package manager? Paste this into Windows Terminal:
winget
winget install --id HeidiSQL.HeidiSQL -e
scoop
scoop bucket add extras; scoop install heidisql
choco
choco install HeidiSQL -y
Platforms: Windows
HeidiSQL compared
A factual, side-by-side overview based only on verified data.
| Attribute | HeidiSQL This page | Visual Studio Code | Alacritty | Beekeeper Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Developer | Ansgar Becker | Microsoft | Alacritty | Beekeeper Studio |
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, macOS, Windows | Windows | Windows |
| Official sources | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Verified official | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I download HeidiSQL safely?
Use the official sources listed on this page. Each link is validated against an approved publisher domain and routes through a safe internal redirect — no third-party or bundled installers.
Which platforms does HeidiSQL support?
HeidiSQL is available for Windows.
Is this the official HeidiSQL download?
Yes. Every source shown here is validated against the publisher’s approved domain and editorially reviewed before being published.
Who develops HeidiSQL?
HeidiSQL is developed by Ansgar Becker.
What are the best alternatives to HeidiSQL?
Popular alternatives include DBX, Termora and KHI. See the comparison above for a side-by-side overview.
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