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HiDataLinker

HiDataLinker

Free Navicat-style client for MySQL & Postgres — MIT

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Launched October 17, 2026
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About HiDataLinker

HiDataLinker is a free, open-source desktop database client designed for developers and database administrators who work with MySQL, PostgreSQL, MS SQL, and Oracle. Modeled after Navicat's intuitive workflow, it offers a comprehensive set of features including an object tree, data grid with dialog editing, DDL viewer, multi-tab SQL editor with formatting and explain capabilities, dump to SQL, and URL-paste connection setup. Built with Tauri 2 and Rust, it boasts a fast cold start under a second and minimal memory usage, making it a lightweight yet powerful tool for database management. Its MIT license ensures no costs or paywalls for core features, making it accessible for individual developers, small teams, and open-source projects alike.

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Pros

  • ✓Free and open-source with MIT license
  • ✓Lightweight and fast, with quick startup times
  • ✓Rich feature set comparable to premium tools like Navicat
  • ✓No telemetry, no accounts required, respecting user privacy
  • ✓Cross-platform support via Tauri and Rust

Cons

  • ✗Relatively new, with limited community support and documentation
  • ✗Lacks some advanced enterprise features found in paid tools
  • ✗User interface may have a learning curve for beginners

Use Cases

1Managing and browsing multiple databases in MySQL, PostgreSQL, MS SQL, or Oracle
2Writing, formatting, and explaining complex SQL queries
3Performing database schema design and DDL viewing
4Exporting database structures or data with dump to SQL
5Quickly connecting via URL-based connection strings
6Open-source projects needing a cost-effective database client

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Quick Info

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Launched10/17/2026

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Makers

henrybit

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Alternatives

•Navicat
•DBeaver
•DataGrip
•HeidiSQL
•phpMyAdmin
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