Toad Data Modeler vs MySQL

TDToad Data Modeler8.5Visit MySQL7.9Visit

Higher score TD Toad Data Modeler #4 in Data Modeling Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Quest Software

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MySQL #7 in Data Modeling Software 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit MySQL

• Toad Data Modeler fits best

  Established Windows teams modeling relational databases

• MySQL fits best

  MySQL users needing database design and administration

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Side by side

Feature	TDToad Data Modeler 8.5/10 Visit ↗	MySQL 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.5	7.9
Ranking	#4 in Data Modeling Software	#7 in Data Modeling Software
Best for	Established Windows teams modeling relational databases	MySQL users needing database design and administration
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Pricing on request · 30-day trial	—
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Desktop	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Windows	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7	Community, Docs · 24/7
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Toad Data Modeler 0/3 · MySQL 0/3
Reverse engineering	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Forward engineering	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Version history	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Database engines	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Deployment	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Export formats	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Supports logical, universal, and physical database modeling Generates SQL/DDL and alter scripts; compares and synchronizes models Adds database design versioning with Git and Bitbucket compatibility	Free GPL Community Edition includes SQL and NoSQL capabilities. Replication, failover and InnoDB Cluster support high availability. MySQL Workbench supports administration and SQL development.
Cons	Runs on Windows only Pricing requires contacting sales The 30-day trial installer is available through Support	Its described feature set centers on database operations, not modeling workflows. Commercial editions involve licensing and may require sales engagement. Support channels include community and documentation; 24/7 support is also listed.
Our verdict	Toad Data Modeler is Windows desktop software for professionals and organizations creating, maintaining, and documenting database systems. It suits established Windows teams working with relational databases, with support for logical,… Read the review →	MySQL is a relational database management system for developers, applications and organizations that need SQL or NoSQL capabilities. It suits teams choosing between self-managed installations and cloud deployments, with MySQL Workbench… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Toad Data Modeler — where it wins

  • Supports logical, universal, and physical database modeling
  • Generates SQL/DDL and alter scripts; compares and synchronizes models
  • Adds database design versioning with Git and Bitbucket compatibility

  Where it doesn't

  • Runs on Windows only
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • The 30-day trial installer is available through Support

• MySQL — where it wins

  • Free GPL Community Edition includes SQL and NoSQL capabilities.
  • Replication, failover and InnoDB Cluster support high availability.
  • MySQL Workbench supports administration and SQL development.

  Where it doesn't

  • Its described feature set centers on database operations, not modeling workflows.
  • Commercial editions involve licensing and may require sales engagement.
  • Support channels include community and documentation; 24/7 support is also listed.

• TDToad Data Modeler8.5/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

  A database modeling toolkit for Windows teams that need design, reverse engineering, and versioning.

  Visit Quest SoftwareFull verdict →
• MySQL7.9/10 · Free plan

  A flexible database platform for MySQL users, with Workbench for administration and SQL development.

  Visit MySQLFull verdict →