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DbNinja

Freemium#28 of 33 in Database Administration Tools

DbNinja: A broad free MySQL administration toolkit for browser-based, self-hosted use. Ranked #28 of 33 in Database Administration Tools by our editors (6.5/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free web-based MySQL administration.

6.5/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.5 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Free web-based MySQL administration
Free plan
Yes
Deployment model
Self-hosted
Facts checked
21 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Covers MySQL objects, privileges, backups, and restores
- Compares and synchronizes databases between hosts
- Exports data to CSV, SQL, Excel, and JSON
Where it doesn't
- Supports MySQL only
- Requires self-installation on your own web server
- Commercial use requires a separate license

Our verdict on DbNinja

DbNinja is a self-hosted web application for administering and developing MySQL databases through a browser. It is aimed at personal users, developers, and organizations managing hosted MySQL servers. The tool covers databases, tables, events, indexes, foreign keys, triggers, procedures, functions, views, user accounts, and privileges, making it relevant to users who want database administration without a separate desktop application.

Its strongest area is the breadth of MySQL administration features in one interface. DbNinja supports database structure and data backups, restores, comparisons, and synchronization between hosts. It can export data to CSV, SQL, Excel, and JSON, while also providing table checking, repair, and optimization. Administrators can view and terminate active server connections, edit system variables, and view server status. This makes it a practical fit for broad MySQL maintenance and management rather than a tool focused on a single administrative task.

The Personal use plan is free for personal use and requires no registration or payment information, but self-installation is required and work use is limited to a single computer under the personal license. Commercial usage requires a separate license; commercial licensees may receive client-service, appliance-distribution, or management-package rights, along with expert support and development resources. DbNinja’s scope remains limited to MySQL, without high availability, provisioning, auditing, or integration capabilities in the listed product scope. Choose it for free, browser-based MySQL administration; choose an alternative when multi-engine support or broader operational capabilities are central requirements.

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DbNinja pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 21 Sep 2026.

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DbNinja fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Not verified
Deployment model	Self-hosted
Supported database engines	MySQL
Automated provisioning	Not verified
High availability management	Not verified
Roles and permissions	Yes
Audit logging	Not verified
Deployment	Self-hosted, Browser extension
Platforms	Web
Support	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	dbninja.com
Facts checked	21 Sep 2026

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