# Navicat Premium Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is Navicat Premium the right Database solution for you? Explore 63 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/154292/Navicat-Premium/reviews --- Navicat Premium 4.7 (63) [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 March 13th, 2026 # Reviews of Navicat Premium Ease of use 4.7 Customer Service 4.1 ## 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 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 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 Tapiwanashe M General ManagerInformation Technology and Services, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “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.“ September 21, 2020 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 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 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 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 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 63 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. 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 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 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 Román Josué D. Data Science Team Lead Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "All you need for Databases is Navicat Premium" February 20, 2019 5.0 Navicat is a great help and tool to: explore your database, create queries easily and fast, import and export your database, and much more! Pros I think Navicat Premium has the potential to be the only tool you need for working with databases. The query builder is just amazing, it helps you to build a query by just using drag-n-drop, which would be your final query or at least be a good base for a cumbersome query. The model explorer is another great tool, allowing you to see the diagram and navigate through it easily. Connecting to a database is also very simple. I used it a lot with PostgreSQL and it works perfectly, and I preferred to use Navicat than the pgAdmin. Cons When there are changes on the model and you want to update the diagram is not that simple, as usually leaves all the tables on the left-upper corner and you need to either move them manually or create the diagram again. Review Source TH Tigran H. Developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Review for Navicat" March 2, 2020 5.0 Overall it's a great software for web and software developers for working with database , it has major database clients inside it and it's very simple to use. Pros This is the most usable app for database I've seen during my career. It has all features that software developer needs for working with database. Most important it has simple UI and it's very easy to use. It has visualisation of tables connections which is one of the best features of Navicat. Cons On new versions sometimes it loads slower then in old version but overall it does not have any cons that I can mention here. Review Source BP Branimir P. IT Admin Financial Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "One of the most useful DB tools" September 19, 2017 5.0 Pros Having used this tool has made my job tasks a lot easier. With having a lot of SQLite and MS SQL DBs on our systems, this gave me a possibility to do a lot of test queries before putting them in the system which doesn't have such options. Doing reports has become an easy task. Cons It takes a little while to get used to using this, but It's not that bad. Sometimes the Beautify SQL feature makes a mess. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer DB & SW DEV Computer & Network Security Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The best sw to manage databases" July 31, 2019 5.0 Exceptional and professional tool for those who have to deal with large or small amounts of data with a certain continuity. Pros Navicat Premium helps you to connect and manage various databases, such as MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, SQL Server, SQLite, Oracle & PostgreSQL. Inside it has all the functions to import and export data in any format, even with copy and paste. It also has a very useful data modeling for database architecture. An investment that is worth the expense, because you will be rewarded in a big way! Cons We need in-depth knowledge of database operation and the attention that a database deserves, always making copies before changes that can lead to data loss Review Source JW Jennifer W. Controller Religious Institutions Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great for a SQL Newbie!" April 9, 2020 5.0 I am able to use Navicat with our database to pull very helpful information out of our financial system that we are unable to access using the user interface of the program. It's saved us multiple times already! Pros I love that my project stays synced up in the cloud and it allows me to stay organized. I am able to organize tables, queries, and views in virtual folders that help me stay focused on the areas most important to my work. I am new to using SQL and it has been a very user-friendly tool and very useful in my day-to-day work. Cons There are many more features than I've had time to explore. I wish there were little tips that were offered periodically to help learn new things about how to use it. Review Source JW Jeremie W. Developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The only real option" January 17, 2020 5.0 Have used it for many years. It is the inly real option when writing queries for databases. Pros Usability. Layout. Functionality. Stability. Cons Sometimes it crashes. I also hate that sometimes you can’t save over your saved queries. Reason for choosing Navicat Premium It just works. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer I.T coordinator Consumer Goods Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Easy management" April 1, 2019 5.0 The first time i used navicat i knew i found what i just needed to manage and design DBs, i tried few times to find if there was another similar Application and no other DB manager does what navicat can do. Pros Manage all databases no matter the engine i can do all with a single application. Easy database management, creating querys is very simple without even writing a single line of code. Cons You can move data from what DB to other DB but cant still able to move data to certain DB engines. Review Source KE Keith E. Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist Sporting Goods Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Venum and Navicat" October 21, 2022 5.0 Pros Without doubt, the easy to use user interface. Everything is simplified, and logical - all of which save time when accessing data or database dev. Cons The learning curve is steep for users unfamiliar with SQL, but the entire platform's community is friendly and helpful! Review Source Sardar U. Developer Computer Software Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Navicat to sync local Database with live" April 21, 2021 5.0 Overall it's a great tool. I was stuck and used it to migrate a large database from one server to another. Pros \- Query execution is very fast. - Provide help in writing queries (Intellisense) - Moving data from one server to another is very fast - Can copy a table from one server to another server Cons The only disadvantage I feel is it's a bit expensive than other competitors as the pricing goes higher. Review Source AP Angel P. Developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Amazing tool!" December 27, 2019 5.0 Navicat help our business partners to solve a data migration between many stores Pros Great software to integrate with other databases that have some application depends on data migration. The intuitive tools like export to CSV, JSON is an example of how Navicat can help you to solve administrative problems very fast and easily because of usability is simple. Cons Choose this software if you have a complex application Review Source CP Chau P. Used the software for: ### "Simple, fast, and intuitive access to all of your databases from the desktop" December 13, 2016 5.0 I'm using Navicat Premium. The best part of Navicat premium is the database migration features, which you can drag and drop tables from Oracle to MySQL, PostgreSQL to MySQL and vice versa. or to a plain text file with designated SQL format and encoding. Meanwhile, you can transfer database data between different servers across various database platfrom. For those who work cross-database, Navicat Premium is definitely must-have database management software that removes all the headache of working with multiple applications & compatibility problems between databases. Review Source TL Troy L. Used the software for: ### "Great database management software" March 8, 2017 5.0 Access all of your databases across different servers, create and edit tables, fields, etc. Command prompt feature is nice, and easily transfer information from one database to another, even on different servers. Valuable tool! 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 VR Verified Reviewer SAP BW Consultant Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Rock solid database tool" July 24, 2018 5.0 Faster SQL script learning curve, better productivity and great tool reliability. Pros My first contact with Navicat was about nine years ago, and I was learning SQL at that time. It helped me a lot because with it I didn't need to see only complex SQL strings at the console, no, Navicat has a very good interface where you can see the databases in a graphical way. The interface is very attractive and well organized, but it doesn't takes away it's power, you can do many things with the SQL editor; you can create functions, views, tables, indexes, you can do maintenances, check indexes and obviously view data. It's rock solid, you can trust it to make your database exports (quick backups) and also to restore data. It connects to many different sources, such as Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite and many more... It worth the price! Cons It cannot deal very well with network oscillations, but I guess this is not the tool's fault, maybe the database drops the connection when you quickly disconnect from one network and reconnects. For example, if I'm executing a long SQL string with many INSERTs statements and my network drops for a couple seconds, the SQL Editor window freezes and the instruction is interrupted. Ideally, it should try to reconnect after and continues from where it stopped, but it doesn't. Again, this is the only con I have agaist Navicat and maybe this couldn't be the tool's fault. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Related categories [Database](https://www.capterra.com/database-management-software/)