--- title: "Navicat Premium Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra" description: "Is Navicat Premium the right Database solution for you? Explore 64 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/154292/Navicat-Premium/reviews/" page_type: "reviews" language: "en" publication_date: "2026-10-05" --- Navicat Premium 4.7 (64) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/154292/Navicat-Premium/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated October 5th, 2026 # Reviews of Navicat Premium Ease of use 4.7 Customer Service 4.2 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews JL Jose L senior developerComputer Software, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: I used a free trial. “That it hasnt had an issue with my postgres backend and it was able to handle my workload“ October 31, 2023 Giuseppe N Software Engineer ManagerInformation Technology and Services, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “In some cases during restore after backup, give errors.“ April 13, 2022 Pius O Software developerComputer Software, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “It has good features that automatically saves the developers or other other users time getting all the SQL shell commands.“ November 4, 2022 Kevin M Server AdministratorMining & Metals, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The price is the bigger drawback, even if the company have a model for suscription the best you can do is buy a full licences for ever“ August 5, 2021 Jean Raphael R Software engineerComputer Software, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Navicat is an valuable product where we can combine and centralize all our database connection.“ December 8, 2022 Mariam A Sales ManagerBanking, 5,001 - 10,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Navicat does not have preinstalled connectors.“ March 25, 2021 Giuseppe N Software Engineer ManagerInformation Technology and Services, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Excellent cloud management of db, using same software over more device the synchronization is wonderful.“ April 13, 2022 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 64 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Irfan A. Senior Software Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great tool for managing MySQL and other Databases" December 12, 2019 5.0 I am happy with overall usage of Navicat because it has helped in creating very complex SQL queries easily using its visual Query Builder. That's a plus Pros \- Brilliant management of Several databases from one application. You can manage database on your local server or connect to any external server which is a great feature - One of the best feature which makes Navicat distinct to many other MySql applications is visual query builder where a user can drag and drop tables and make relationships using drag and drop - User can access more than one databases at the sometime - Very easy to use and supports so many database engines like PostgreSQL, MySql, Oracle and SqlLite plus cloud databases such as Amazon RDS, Microsoft Azure, Oracle Cloud, Google Cloud and Alibaba Cloud Cons \- One of the disadvantage of Navicat Premium is its a bit expensive as compared to some other solutions but at the same time has some great features which others don't provide - Biggest issue of this tools is it doesn't have a native Linux build you can run it in Linux using wine but no native build for Linux which kind of makes it a bit slower on Linux desktops - There are few bugs in the application in general but those bugs get solved with updates so overall a good application - I believe user experience can improve a bit to make it more easier for new users too Reason for choosing Navicat Premium Because of its vast range of supporting multiple database we chose Navicat. Especially because of its cloud based databases support. Review Source Response from PremiumSoft December 16, 2019 Thanks for your valuable comments. In response to your Cons, I would like to provide more updated information here. (1) Navicat Subscription is now available Please click here for the pricing: https://www.navicat.com/en/store/navicat-premium-plan (2) Navicat now supports Linux natively We've put this as one of the highlights in the new version 15. For more details, please click: https://www.navicat.com/en/navicat-15-highlights Thanks again for choosing Navicat and share your review with Capterra audiences. KR Kevin R. CEO Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "NAVICAT VERSION 17" September 9, 2026 5.0 After using Navicat version 17 for a year I could not be more pleased with the software. Looking forward to version 18. As a Database Architect and Engineer I need the best tools available. Navicat 17 is a one stop tool to do everything and anything you need to do with a database. From MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and SQLite to numerous cloud databases. There truly is no other tool that compares. I have been a very long time user of Navicat. Every release gets better and better. Believe me, I have try pretty much every DB manager out there and Navicat is hands down the best and easiest to work with. One of the first benefits is that it does not matter what platform you are on. Whether it be Windows, macOS, or Linux, Navicat Premium 17 is available for all of them. With this Major release also comes a brand new design that improves usability and accessibility. The GUI interface is clean and extremely intuitive. You could easily just dive right in and start using it without have to read a single page of the manual. I really like the Data Generator. One of the problems with creating a database from the ground up is having real data to test with. With Navicat 17, the problem is solved. Navicat also comes with a built-in Chart Generator. What is great about this is that it connects to any data source. Excel, Access, or ODBC, it doesn't matter. Chart generation works for all of them. Whether you use Navicat from home or the office, the Connection Profile lets you create any number of profiles each with their own settings. Once you connect to your chosen data source, Navicat's new filtering feature allows you to easily drill down through your data to get exactly the information you want. Another great feature of Navicat is the Query Builder. This is something I find myself using quite often when creating complex queries. In a single window you can create and run your query. The summary tab provides detailed summary when you run your query. There are so many other features one could write a book on Navicat. From Data Transfer, Synchronization, Data Comparison, Importing & Exporting data to various formats, a built-in database designer, and reverse engineering, there just isn't any other Software that compares to Navicat Premium 17. Pros The very intuitive interface scores very high with me. With Navicat Premium, there is no need to read a manual to start using it. Cons Navicat is one of the pricier applications of it's kind. In this case though, you get what you pay for and Navicat delivers. If you are a professional DBA, this is the app for you. Alternatives considered [Mountain Duck](https://www.capterra.com/p/192461/Mountain-Duck/)[DBeaver](https://www.capterra.com/p/210182/DBeaver/)[DataGrip](https://www.capterra.com/p/239237/DataGrip/) Reason for choosing Navicat Premium In my opinion it is the best application of it's kind. I tried every other one out there. Review Source DH Darlene H. Executive Director Real Estate Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Moving up in the Technology World to be the best we can be for our members" September 18, 2024 3.0 It is Navica - Systems Engineering Inc. - They are not moving up in the technology world as fast as our Board has grown Pros Our MLS system is Navica - MLS - Systems Engineering Incorporated Cons It is Navica. We have outgrown the system Review Source Aníbal M. Programador Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Excellent, Navicat saves you a lot of work" June 23, 2018 5.0 Navicat has brought me many benefits, first of all it saves me time, there is no need to use several database clients, it allows me to automate tasks that run at night outside working hours, generate reports for my bosses, migrate information from one database to another. I am very happy with this software simplifies my life at work. Pros Navicat is an excellent database client, it simplifies a lot of work, it makes backups, the migration of information between tables even between different databases is simply incredible. The option to synchronize data is something that I use frequently in a positive way and I love that it is possible to automate the tasks. The graphical interface is very beautiful and attractive, it makes the work pleasant, it is very intuitive, which allows discovering new functionalities as the tool is used. A great point in its favor is the report creator. This functionality is vital for my daily work. Reverse engineering for an amazing and surprising database has helped me develop new systems that already exist and do not have database documentation. The SQL editor is very well done. I could not ask for more than what needs to be done. Cons Not everything can be perfect Navicat can not connect to the database DB2-AS400 which forces me to connect from another client this feature is important, another point against Navicat is that there is no native version for the Linux environment is necessary the wine emulator. Review Source Mariam A. Sales Manager Banking Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The most useful tool to work with Databases" March 25, 2021 5.0 Navicat has helped me and my team to be more productive. I think that its features and overall design help users be more efficient at what they do. Pros Navicat is one of the most effective tools there is when it comes to databases. It can connect to any type of database within few clicks and has many features to personalize your working space. For instance, I have a purely black background, which helps me concentrate better. In my opinion, Navicat is one of the must-have tools for everyone who has any sort of interaction with databases. Cons Navicat does not have preinstalled connectors. For instance, when you choose to connect to the MySQL database, it needs to connect to its servers and download required files. This might create some issues if you are only connected to the intranet or have a firewall that blocks downloads. Review Source Brian O. System Administrator Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The magnificent answer for overseeing databases, clients and associations - Navicat Premium" July 8, 2019 4.0 I use Navicat Premium to oversee clients, associations, and databases. it additionally enables me to dole out various benefits to various clients relying upon the degree of data they require. it empowers me to perform questions on the databases and such. by and large, I think that its supportive when managing databases. I exceedingly prescribe the utilization of Navicat Premium in overseeing databases and clients since it is entirely solid and proficient notwithstanding additional abilities it comes with. Pros it is perfect with various OS platforms like Windows, Linux, and Mac OS. it has an instinctive interface it is easy to utilize it to oversee databases and association between the database and the interface. I can undoubtedly control, change and alter databases to sooth my prerequisites without fundamentally composing long and tedious language structure. accompanies a few incorporated highlights that make it dependable and proficient to deal with the databases. it is additionally conceivable to permit the cross-stage. it empowers reinforcement of databases and association so that in case they are lost you can without much of a stretch reestablish them. Cons it is very costly to purchase the Navicat Premium that accompanies full highlights. The free form does not mirror the full capacities of the superior form and can make clients end up considering different arrangements which are an incredible inverse since it is increasingly solid. Review Source Ernesto Enrique F. Full-stack Developer Human Resources Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Only one tool for every DB engine" December 29, 2018 5.0 With Navicat I saved time and space on my computer. With a single application I have everything I need and a little more. Pros Navicat allows you to save time by configuring work tools to manage your databases because it allows you to add among a large list of available engines. It is a fairly fast application and now that you have the service to store your connections in the cloud, it is much better, a single installation and all your connections where you want to be. What I like most is the assistant for complex queries, with a few clicks you can have queries in several tables and have incredible results. Cons I am a user of many operating systems both at home and at work and certainly Navicat is present in all of them but the appearance in Linux operating systems is quite outdated, I would like them to improve it. Review Source Giuseppe N. Software Engineer Manager Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Good software but with some bugs in MacOS" April 13, 2022 3.0 Pros Excellent cloud management of db, using same software over more device the synchronization is wonderful. Cons Is a very expensive compared to functionalities that give, the premium version doesn’t even provide sql autocomplete. In some cases during restore after backup, give errors. With other software the same procedure does not give any issue. Review Source Paul A. Software Engineer III Telecommunications Used the software for: 2+ years ### "If you need great DB management software. Buy this!" July 24, 2018 5.0 Pros Feature-rich, easy to use, great connectivity. Create databases in Navicat is a breeze, whether you're a DBA or a developer. I used MySQL workbench, and that got me by. Then I tried Navicat and was immediately aware of all the things MySQL Workbench is missing. Navicat is one of those pieces of software you need your developers to have access to. Cons It is definitely pricey. When I was a contractor and first purchased this, I was not impressed at the price, mainly because I would have to deal with MySQL, SQL Server, Postgres, and other database backends, so I had to buy the full package. Review Source Ted S. IT Consultant Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best tool on the market for database administration, report creation, and database migration." April 5, 2018 5.0 I can definitely say this software has increased my productivity and allowed me work with some databases that I was unfamiliar with. Pros Navicat is my favorite tool and a cornerstone of my development toolbox of programs that I use on a daily basis. From cloning websites to creating quick database scripts for chron jobs and timed reports. I highly recommend it. Cons There's really not much I could suggest to improve Navicat. Maybe a cloud synch to store database connection settings and possibly an option to store backups to online file storage such as dropbox, Google drive, etc. Review Source RR Rolando R. Administrador de sistemas Package/Freight Delivery Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Me encanta Navicat Premium" November 10, 2022 5.0 El proceso de migracion de nuestro sitio web de un hosting a otro ha sido mucho mas facil gracias a navicat Pros Muy facil de usar, muy estable, intuitivo con todas las funciones necesarias y suficientes para la gestion los motores de base de datos SQL Cons El precio en un tanto, pero en definitiva vale la pena por una herramienta profesional Review Source AB Andres B. Web Master Government Administration Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Must have tool for databases" May 5, 2022 5.0 the most complete tool for every day work with database server Pros visual query builder save a lot of my daily work time Cons query builder doesnt support subquery yet. Review Source VP Valerio P. Eng Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Several databases from the same application" April 14, 2017 4.0 I think I've been a Navicat user for over six years. What I like most is that from a simple interface, I can manage a large number of databases. Create queries, filter results and even use the console. It is a great tool with many features. You can currently connect to the following databases: MySQL, MariaDB, SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and SQLite. Navicat Premium enables you to efficiently transfer data across various database systems or to plain text files with SQL format and encoding. Batch jobs for different types of databases can be scheduled to run at a specific time. Pros Several databases from the same application. Easy to use. Cons Sometimes it can get a bit slow; However, that only happens when very large queries are made. Otherwise the application works just fine. Review Source Edward R. Proyect Leader Used the software for: 2+ years ### "It's a nice and clearly software for to use mysql " June 7, 2017 4.0 It's very easy an clearly to use this software for many database systems Pros I like it because it works in multiple operative systems, and all I need make with the databases I can find it immediately in this software Cons i can't change the language in this software to my tongue language or i don't know where change it, this software don't show me where i can change it. Review Source Naufal A. System Administrator Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Navicat Premium Review" November 14, 2019 5.0 Pros \- User Experience is the best feature that make me easily manage my databases - Flexibility - Support many DBMS Cons \- I cannot open two tables in separate tabs for comparing data Reason for choosing Navicat Premium Because navicat premium is powerful software i think Review Source WC Wesley C. Programmer analyst Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Top SQL tools" April 5, 2019 5.0 Because there are several different databases used by different systems, it is useful to use navicat integrate all of them. Pros It can let you access several databases at the same time, user friendly. Cons No link server like ms sql manager, it is good to have the feature that several database query in just one open windows. Review Source CK Carsten K. CEO E-Learning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Navicat is life changing" November 27, 2018 5.0 This software has let me do my job faster. I hate using PHP MyAdmin as everything takes too long. Pros This software makes Database management a breeze. I use it for Mysql queries, maintenance and scheduled backups and it couldnt be easier Cons I am struggling to think of something I DONT like about Navicat. Some of the documentation is vague but that is solved by going to the Forums. Review Source JF Jon F. Senior Consultant Mining & Metals Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Navicat works great for msSQL" May 17, 2022 5.0 Good Pros Easy to manage table development alternatives Cons Seems like the cost is a little to great Switched from [Microsoft Access](https://www.capterra.com/p/233275/Microsoft-Access/) easy to follow data flow Review Source kC kevin C. sales Management Consulting Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "The best Universal Database Tool for MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server and SQLite" August 26, 2016 5.0 I've tried many GUI but most only supporting a single database such as MySQL. However, Navicat Premium allows you to work with most database types: Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite and even Oracle. On top of that, the interface for managing the creation of tables and databases is a lot more feature-packed than that of most free tools. Managing and creating things like Stored Procedures is also a lot easier and helped with autocompleting your query code as well. Pros \- Supporting Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, SQLite and Oracle - Excellent choice of import/export options - Nice UI, Easy to use - Data and structure synchronization - SQL code completion Cons \- The cost of a license ranges from $79 to $998 Review Source Jon S. Used the software for: ### "The best DB Admin Tool there is" January 5, 2017 5.0 As an admin of many databases - and not a subject matter expert in any of them - Navicat has been my saving grace. I'm able to connect, configure, migrate, and schedule tasks via Navicat with little working knowledge of SQL. I couldn't do all the fun and exciting things I do without Navicat. Review Source KAK Khairul Aizat K. CEO Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great Database Management Tools" November 18, 2019 5.0 Pros Easy to use for managing multi-type of databases Cons Wish to have native application for linux platform Review Source SH Spencer H. Used the software for: ### "A great tool for pulling data from our DB" October 15, 2016 5.0 With Navicat, our company can query or DB to access the data required for the day. It's lightweight yet powerful for everyone in the company regardless of skill-set. We've been using this tool for a number of years and it has been wieldy accepted internally. Review Source eH efrain H. jefe de desarrollo de sistemas Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Excelente manejador de base de datos" November 7, 2022 5.0 las ventajas que nos dio fue poder tener todos los datos a la mano y poder generar reportes en cuestión de minutos los cuales son de gran ayuda para la toma de decisiones. La facilidad de manejar las bases de datos de todos los sistemas que se tiene implementados en la empresa Pros La facilidad de diseñar bases de datos , administrar , y la versatilidad de poder manejar los datos a los formatos que mejor te convenga en caso de requerir exportarlo Cons cumplió con nuestras expectativas de uso para el propósito que se tiene Alternatives considered [MyStudio](https://www.capterra.com/p/177467/MyStudio-App/) Reason for choosing Navicat Premium Las características que nos ofrecieron en la version premium nos resultaron fenomenales por el precio que se pago , y cabe destacar que la licencia fue perpetua Review Source Eyamir U. Profesora Used the software for: 2+ years ### "It is a very powerful and versatile database management tool, very easy to use" May 11, 2018 5.0 It has been a great help in the creation and administration of database that I have had to manage, as well as being very useful in the classes taught in database design, since it allows me to make a comparison of how to administer a database by console and as with a graphic tool Pros Its totally graphical user-friendly interface, which allows to carry out from the conceptual design to the physical design of the database in a very easy way, which makes it a powerful tool to be used by people who are not experts in the database administration. In addition to maintaining high compatibility with different DBMS such as MySQL, MariaDB, SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL and SQLite from a single application. Compatible with cloud databases such as Amazon RDS, Amazon Aurora, Amazon Redshift, Microsoft Azure, Oracle Cloud, Google Cloud and Alibaba Cloud. Added to this allows you to manage the database easily and quickly, gives you the options of creating views, triggers, backup functions, synchronization, among others. You can create queries easily. Being able to create the code automatically compatible with the selected DBMS. It provides you with a free trial version for 14 days. Compatible with Windows, Linux and Mac. In addition to having extensive documentation and sites that provide support and documentation Cons Actually there is no feature that I do not like Navicat, the only thing I could say is that it is so useful that sometimes the people from so much use it lose a little bit of alacrity to download the database directly by console Review Source VR Verified Reviewer General Manager Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "An Intuitive Database Client " September 21, 2020 5.0 This software is definitely our preffered choice when working with database, we've been using it for a while now and it has just made working with databases light work and I would definitely recommend it in my opinion. Pros It's an intuitive database client, most processes are easy and straight forward. I just can't explain how dead simple I feel this software is which makes it even better. It's great for working with different databases at the same time. Generating ERD models helps for documenting databases for legacy systems that without having to actually do this manually. It's ability to different database engines is great, for the greater part I know I don't have to worry about where I'm connecting to. Cons This one time it ran a query that was commented which ended up deleting a whole table because I had selected a certain area or something like that and when I clicked the query button I thought it would just run the whole thing and skipped the commented section. I felt like the software should've made it a bit more difficult to make such a mistake. The price tag is definitely on the higher end of products Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.