whyllard ermie

I recently shifted my workflow from Windows to macOS, and one of my biggest challenges was finding replacements for Windows-only tools—especially SQL Server Management Studio. Many SQL clients gave me issues with Kerberos and integrated Windows Authentication, but DbGate worked right out of the box. Since then, it’s become one of my go-to tools. DbGate is lightweight, open-source, and runs seamlessly across Windows, macOS, and Linux. I love that it lets me manage both SQL and NoSQL databases in one place—running queries, editing or visualizing tables, and handling imports/exports is all super straightforward. The plugin system also adds a ton of flexibility. At first, I had to adjust to the interface after years of SSMS, but now it feels natural and has become a permanent part of my toolkit. Simple, powerful, and reliable—DbGate saves me time every day. I’d highly recommend it to developers, DBAs, and anyone in need of a versatile cross-platform database manager.