MySQL phpmyadmin alternatives (mySQL workbench like)

Question

I'm familiar with MS SQL server 2008 and I want to switch to an more open minded/source DBMS; I found out that phpmyadmin is the most widely used tool to manages mySQL databases but I find it very difficult to work with. In SQL server I was used to create tables from the designer (in diagram -> add new table) and only if I needed some extra features I actually modified the table. Can I do the same thing from phpmyadmin? I really hate that every time I create a new table to be asked how many rows it will have and there are plenty of options displayed even if I do not use them. So any alternatives???

PS mySQL workbench seems the right tool for me but I think you are not able to create tables from the designer only to edit existing tables. (Correct me if I'm wrong)

Answer 1

You can create table in MySQL workbench using designer interface, If you are looking for alternatives try HeidiSQL or SQLYOG , for more options visit this .

Answer 2

you can create table visually using workbench. Check out this article http:/.net.tutsplus.com/tutorials/databases/visual-database-creation-with-mysql-workbench/

Answer 3

I recommend Chive for a simple web based solution

Answer 4

Try Webdbadmin.

http://www.webdbadmin.com is what I recommend you.

Works like a desktop app, but it's web-based.