My Visual Database review
A focused Windows tool for building standalone database apps with a one-time license.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
My Visual Database is a Windows-focused visual development environment for individuals, small businesses, and developers creating custom database applications. It combines visual table and field design, interface construction, report design, scripting, SQL queries, calculated fields, table relationships, role-based access, and data filtering. Applications can be compiled as standalone programs, making the product a fit for teams that want independent Windows database tools without extensive programming knowledge.
The published plans use one-time pricing. The Single User — Free Minor Updates plan costs $99 and includes a commercial-use license, permission to sell and distribute created applications, free minor updates for versions 6.00–6.99, and priority technical support on the forum. The Single User — Life Time License costs $299 and includes all new versions for the lifetime of the license, along with the same commercial-use rights and priority forum support. The difference is therefore centered on update coverage rather than a larger feature set described in the plans.
Its strongest fit is a self-hosted Windows workflow with a narrow, database-first focus. MySQL and web hosting support can extend applications to browser-based WebGrid access, while SQL and scripting provide additional control over database interaction and application logic. The trade-off is platform breadth: mobile app support is not included, and the web option depends on MySQL and web hosting. Choose My Visual Database when standalone Windows deployment, visual database design, and a one-time license are priorities. Consider another platform when mobile applications or broader cross-platform deployment are central requirements.
My Visual Database pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Visual designers for tables, fields, interfaces, and reports
- Compiles applications into standalone Windows programs
- Includes scripting, SQL, roles, filtering, and MySQL web access
- Where it doesn't
- No mobile app support
- Browser access requires MySQL and web hosting
- Paid product with no free plan
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