SQLyog
SQLyog is a desktop GUI for developing and administering MySQL and MariaDB databases.
What SQLyog is
SQLyog is a desktop GUI for developing and administering MySQL and MariaDB databases. It can work with databases in physical, virtual, and cloud environments, and supports data editing, query history, and result exports in SQL, CSV, HTML, XML, and Excel formats. Its visual query builder helps construct queries, while Query Profiler focuses on SELECT queries. SQLyog can compare and synchronize schemas and data, and schedule MySQL backups. Listed cloud services include Amazon RDS for MySQL and MariaDB, Aurora, Azure Database for MySQL, Google Cloud SQL for MySQL, Oracle MySQL Cloud Service, Amazon EC2, and Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines. Connections can use the MySQL C API, SSH or HTTP tunneling, HTTPS tunneling, and SSL encryption, including TLS 1.3 for SSL connections. It is listed for Linux, macOS, and Windows, although native Mac OS X binaries are not provided.
Good
- Supports MySQL and MariaDB administration
- Compares and synchronizes schemas and data
- Includes visual query builder and query history
- Schedules MySQL backups
- Exports results in five formats
Watch out
- No free plan
- No native Mac OS X binaries
- Linux and Unix use is documented through Wine
Who it suits
SQLyog suits people administering MySQL or MariaDB databases who want desktop editing, visual query tools, synchronization, backups, and multiple export formats. It also fits teams connecting to listed cloud database services or cloud virtual machines.
Verdict
SQLyog provides a broad desktop toolkit for MySQL and MariaDB administration, including synchronization, querying, backups, and exports. Its paid licensing and lack of native Mac OS X binaries are important considerations.
Plans and prices
From SQLyog's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| SQLyog | $299, paid once | 1–10 users; 10+ users: quote request; volume discounts available · Perpetual license; first year maintenance included |
The facts
Each one read from SQLyog's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Backups
- SQLyog can schedule MySQL backups.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Cloud compatibility
- The product page lists Amazon RDS for MySQL/MariaDB and Aurora, Azure Database for MySQL, Google Cloud SQL for MySQL, and Oracle MySQL Cloud Service.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Cloud VMs
- The product page lists Amazon EC2 and Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines as compatible MySQL cloud VM environments.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Connectivity
- SQLyog supports direct MySQL C API connections, SSH and HTTP tunneling, HTTPS tunneling, and SSL encryption; the knowledge base says tunneling features are available in Professional, Enterprise, and Ultimate editions.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Database scope
- SQLyog is a frontend for administering MySQL databases; Webyog says it can use ODBC databases for importing or migrating data and structures into MySQL.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- SQLyog is a MySQL GUI for database development and administration, including managing MySQL and MariaDB in physical, virtual, and cloud environments.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Query tools
- SQLyog includes a visual query builder and a Query Profiler for SELECT queries.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Schema and data sync
- SQLyog can compare and synchronize database schemas and data.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Security
- SQLyog supports TLS 1.3 encryption for SSL connections, according to its 13.3.0 release notes.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- Webyog's contact page invites SQLyog questions and says a team member will get back to the user.checked 9 Oct 2026
The company
- Maker
- Webyog says it is an Idera, Inc. company and lists Webyog Softworks Private Limited in Bangalore, India.checked 9 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Platform limitation
- Webyog says it does not provide native Mac OS X binaries for SQLyog.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Platform support
- SQLyog supports Windows Vista/2008 and later; Webyog also documents running it on Linux and Unix environments using Wine.checked 9 Oct 2026
Money
- Trial
- SQLyog Ultimate is offered as a free 14-day trial, and its trial page says no credit card is required.checked 9 Oct 2026
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