Database Workbench
Database Workbench is a software application for development and administration of multiple relational databases using SQL, with interoperationality between different database systems, developed by Upscene Productions. Because Databases Workbench supports multiple database systems, it can provide software developers with the same interface and development environment for these otherwise different database systems and also includes cross database tools.
| Database Workbench | |
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| Original author | Upscene Productions |
| Stable release | 6.10.4[1]
/ March 19, 2026 |
| Operating system | Windows |
| Type | Database design, management, development |
| License | Trialware |
| Website | www.upscene.com/database_workbench/ |
Database Workbench is a software application for development and administration of multiple relational databases using SQL, with interoperationality between different database systems, developed by Upscene Productions.
Because Databases Workbench supports multiple database systems, it can provide software developers with the same interface and development environment for these otherwise different database systems and also includes cross database tools.[2][3]
Development
[edit]Database Workbench started out as a developer tool specifically for InterBase, "InterBase Workbench", initially modeled after the SQL Navigator tool for Oracle Database by Quest Software.[4][5] During its early years, InterBase became open-source for a short while, and soon after Firebird was created as a fork from the InterBase code base. The main developer of Database Workbench, Martijn Tonies,[6] was closely involved in the early development of Firebird, has been a committee member of the Firebird Foundation and continues to be a Foundation member and sponsor.[7]
Database Workbench continued to support both database systems, initially through a separate "Firebird Workbench" release.[8] Not long after, the program became interoperational between the different database systems and this initial support for multiple database systems led to the renaming of the product to its current title "Database Workbench" in 2003. It also opened the path to the inclusion of support for more database systems: support for Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL was added in 2003; in 2005, support for Oracle Database and NexusDB was added and SQL Anywhere support followed in 2008. Early 2010, a full Unicode version of Database Workbench was released and version 5 of Database Workbench was released in August 2014.[9] In December 2021, Database Workbench 6 was released with a revamped user interface including a more consistent look and feel and the multi-threaded loading of database metadata. This version introduced the Enterprise Edition with its TeamServer component. In 2024, SQLite support was added. [10]
A free version for personal use with limited functionality,[11] Database Workbench Lite, is available for MySQL and Firebird.[12][13][14][15]
Supported databases and environments
[edit]The current available version of Database Workbench supports the following relational databases: Oracle Database, Microsoft SQL Server, Firebird, NexusDB, InterBase, MySQL, MariaDB, SQLite and PostgreSQL[16][17][18] Version 6 of Database Workbench is a 64-bit application for Windows platforms, previous versions were 32-bit.[19] Under Linux, FreeBSD or Mac OS X Database Workbench can operate using Wine.[20]
Features
[edit]Database Workbench can be used to view, create and edit tables, indexes, stored procedures and other database meta data objects. It also supports:[21]
- visual database design/diagramming, both conceptual and physical, including reverse engineering
- testing SQL queries and viewing query plans
- step-by-step debugging of stored routines
- generating test data
- import and export of data
- transferring data directly between database systems (via DataPump tool)
- data compare and synchronization
- database schema compare and change script creation
- database schema migration, also from one database system to another
- database schema search to search object names and source code
- visual privilege management
- dependency browsing
- manage security items like users, groups and roles
- report designer to create printable reports based on database queries
- print database schema, source code, lists of objects or query result sets
- BLOB (binary large object) editor with support for images, HTML, PDF and RTF, DOC and DOCX documents
- open MS Access databases (Basic Edition)
- open ODBC or ADO data sources (Pro Edition)
- built-in Version Control System available (Enterprise Edition)
It includes several productivity features:
- Favorite Databases for easy access to your most used databases
- SQL Insight including "Join Completion"
- Parameter Insight
- Code Templates
- Object Templates
- Name Templates
- Two-way Visual Query Builder
History
[edit]- Initially created by as InterBase Workbench
- Version 1: 2001
- Version 1.4: 2002, Firebird Workbench to only work with Firebird. InterBase Workbench works with both Firebird and InterBase.
- Version 2: 2003, renamed Database Workbench with modular approach for supported database systems, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle and NexusDB support added.
- Version 3: 2007, SQL Anywhere support added.
- Version 4: 2010, fully Unicode enabled.
- Version 5: 2014, High DPI aware and support for PostgreSQL added.
- Version 6: 2021, Enterprise Edition added, a special multi-user version with central repository of servers, databases and workspaces and a database Version Control System. SQL Anywhere support removed.
- Version 6.4: 2024, SQLite support added.
References
[edit]- ^ "Database Workbench 6.10.4 released". Upscene Productions. March 19, 2026. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
- ^ Miguel van de Laar (Sep 12, 2010). "Database Workbench, productiviteits tool voor database ontwikkelaars en netwerkbeheerders". Blaise Pascal Magazine (in Dutch) (93). DelphiGG. Retrieved 2014-09-19.
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- ^ Christian Ullenboom (2003). "20.5.1 Datenbank Interbase und Firebird". Java ist auch eine Insel (2. Aufl.) (in German). Galileo Press GmbH. ISBN 978-3-8362-2873-2. Retrieved 2014-09-23.
- ^ "About Us". Upscene Productions. Retrieved 2014-09-23.
- ^ Matthew Hicks (Sep 2, 2004). "Mozilla Renames Browser, Revs New Releases". eWeek. Retrieved 2014-09-23.
- ^ Sean Leyne. "FirebirdSQL Project Update" (PDF). IBPhoenix. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2014-09-23.
- ^ Martijn Tonies (Sep 3, 2014). "Database Workbench 5.0 now available". Firebird News. Retrieved 2014-09-19.
- ^ "Database Workbench 6.4.0 released". Upscene Productions. Retrieved 2025-05-07.
- ^ "Database Workbench available editions and feature matrix". Upscene Productions. Retrieved 2016-01-06.
- ^ Cristina Jitaru (Feb 18, 2014). "Database Workbench Lite for Firebird (Review)". Softpedia. Archived from the original on 2015-05-22. Retrieved 2014-09-19.
- ^ "Database Workbench Lite for Firebird" (in Polish and Czech). Dobreprogramy. Aug 19, 2015. Retrieved 2016-01-06.
- ^ Cristina Jitaru (Jun 26, 2015). "Database Workbench Lite for Firebird". Software.informer. Retrieved 2016-01-06.
- ^ "Free Database Workbench Lite available". FirebirdNews.org. February 11, 2025. Retrieved 2025-03-14.
- ^ Roberto Jimenez. "Database Workbench Pro (Editorial Review)". Software Informer. Retrieved 2014-09-19.
- ^ Astrid Wagner (13 August 2012). "Database Workbench 4.3.0 Pro mit Debugger für MySQL erhältlich" (in German). PHPmagazin. Retrieved 2014-09-23.
- ^ Harald M. Genauck (14 August 2012). "Database Workbench 4.3.0 mit hilfreichen neuen Features" (in German). heise.de. Retrieved 2015-07-14.
- ^ "Database Workbench Pro (Review)" (in French). commentcamarche.net. 5 May 2012. Retrieved 2014-09-23.
- ^ "Running Database Workbench 5 under Wine, how to manuals". Upscene Productions. Sep 2014. Retrieved 2014-10-16.
- ^ "Database Workbench learn how it's useful for you". Upscene Productions. Retrieved 2014-09-23.