Gary Stringham

I use a variety of databases in my work—PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, to name a few—and managing them with separate tools can be a headache. DbGate has been a huge help by bringing everything together in one centralized platform. One feature I really value is the ability to run SQL Server directly on a Mac through DbGate, eliminating the need to remote into a Windows machine. It’s a big improvement for my workflow. The schema and database comparison module is another feature I use often. It lets me compare tables, indexes, constraints, views, and stored procedures with ease. I also appreciate the ability to filter by changes (e.g., added, removed, modified) and selectively sync only what’s needed. Other helpful functionalities include importing and exporting data (in formats like CSV and SQL), schema diffing, and deploying updates across environments. These tools streamline a lot of the challenges that come with migrations and deployments. There’s room for improvement in a few areas. For instance, import/export scripts occasionally fail, and the error messages can be too generic to be helpful. Additionally, the tool’s community and ecosystem, while growing, aren’t as robust as what you’d find with platforms like DBeaver, DataGrip, or Azure Data Studio. Overall, DbGate has already made managing my databases much easier. With a few enhancements and feature expansions, it has the potential to stand toe-to-toe with the leading tools in the database management space.