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The MariaDB GUI That Works on Mac

MariaDB deserves better than per-device desktop tools. QueryGlow gives you AI-powered queries, Safe Mode protection, and SSH tunnels, on any OS, from one shared URL.

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  • Web-Based
  • AI-Powered
  • SSH Tunnels
  • Mac + Linux

Why HeidiSQL Users Switch

HeidiSQL is free. It's also a per-device desktop install with no Safe Mode.

Per-Device Desktop Installs

HeidiSQL is a native desktop app: every teammate installs it and configures connections locally. Nothing to share, no URL to open from a phone.

No Safety Rails

Run DROP TABLE on production? HeidiSQL executes it. No confirmation for destructive queries.

No AI Assistance

Writing complex JOINs? You're on your own. No AI to help generate MariaDB queries.

Legacy Delphi Interface

HeidiSQL's cluttered UI hasn't changed in years. It looks and feels like software from 2005.

Everything You Need for MariaDB Development

What you get with QueryGlow.

Cross-Platform

Runs on your server via Docker and opens from any browser on Mac, Windows and Linux. No per-device install.

AI SQL Generation

Describe what you need in plain English. Get MariaDB-compatible SQL using OpenAI, Claude, or Gemini. Your API keys.

Web-Based Access

Access your MariaDB databases from any device with a browser. No desktop app to install—share with your team via URL.

SSH Tunnels Built-In

Connect to MariaDB in private networks. Paste your private key directly—no terminal setup, no port forwarding.

Smart CSV Import

Import with INSERT, UPSERT (ON DUPLICATE KEY), or REPLACE strategies. Auto-detects encoding and delimiters.

EXPLAIN Visualizer

Visual query plan analysis with color-coded nodes. Smart warnings detect sequential scans and suggest CREATE INDEX statements.

SQL Autocomplete

Schema-aware completions for tables, columns, keywords, and functions. Type table. to see columns with data types.

MariaDB-Specific Features

Access MariaDB from any browser, share with your team via URL, and stay protected with built-in safety rails.

Web-Based MariaDB Access

  • Access from any device with a browser
  • Share database access with your team via URL
  • No desktop app to install or update
  • Works from any browser on Mac, Windows and Linux

Always Blocked (Cannot Override)

  • DROP DATABASE
  • SHUTDOWN
  • INTO OUTFILE / DUMPFILE
  • LOAD_FILE / LOAD DATA

QueryGlow vs HeidiSQL

OS Support

HeidiSQL

Windows, Linux, macOS (native, per device)

QueryGlow

Any OS with a browser

Safe Mode

HeidiSQL

None

QueryGlow

Blocks destructive queries

AI SQL Generation

HeidiSQL

None

QueryGlow

OpenAI, Claude, Gemini

UI Framework

HeidiSQL

Legacy Delphi

QueryGlow

Modern React + Tailwind

SSH Tunnels

HeidiSQL

Yes

QueryGlow

Yes (paste private key)

Team Access

HeidiSQL

No (desktop app)

QueryGlow

Yes (web-based)

CSV Encoding Detection

HeidiSQL

Manual

QueryGlow

Auto-detect

Inline Cell Editing

HeidiSQL

Yes

QueryGlow

Yes

Column Edits (add, rename, retype, drop, reorder)

HeidiSQL

Yes (table designer)

QueryGlow

Yes, with exact SQL preview before execute

Query History

HeidiSQL

Yes

QueryGlow

Yes (last 1000 queries)

Credential Encryption

HeidiSQL

Optional

QueryGlow

AES-256-GCM always

Price

HeidiSQL

Free

QueryGlow

$79 lifetime

Honest note: HeidiSQL is free and a solid per-device desktop client. If you do not need a shared URL, AI or Safe Mode, it is a fine choice. QueryGlow is for teams that want one browser tool on their own server.

Works with MySQL and MariaDB

QueryGlow uses the mysql2 driver. MariaDB is MySQL-compatible—same features, same UI.

MySQLMariaDB

Same driver. Same features. One tool.

One License, Six Databases

Your $79 license includes all six databases with unlimited connections.

PostgreSQLMySQLMariaDBSQLiteCockroachDBTimescaleDB

MariaDB FAQ

Does QueryGlow support MariaDB?
Yes. QueryGlow supports MariaDB using the mysql2 driver. MariaDB is MySQL-compatible, so all features work identically: AI SQL generation, Safe Mode protection, SSH tunnels, CSV import/export, inline editing, and query history.
Does QueryGlow have Safe Mode for MariaDB?
Yes. Safe Mode blocks DROP DATABASE (always, cannot be bypassed), prevents DELETE/UPDATE without WHERE clauses, and auto-limits SELECT queries to 1000 rows. For MariaDB specifically, it also blocks dangerous operations like SHUTDOWN, INTO OUTFILE, DUMPFILE, and LOAD_FILE. Safe Mode is ON by default.
Is QueryGlow better than HeidiSQL?
It depends on your needs. HeidiSQL is free and installs per device as a desktop client. QueryGlow costs $79, runs once on your server so the whole team opens the same URL, and adds Safe Mode protection and schema-only AI SQL generation. Choose a desktop client or a shared browser tool.
Can I connect to remote MariaDB servers via SSH?
Yes. QueryGlow has built-in SSH tunnel support with localhost binding and ephemeral ports. Paste your private key directly into the connection form—no terminal setup, no separate SSH clients. Connect to MariaDB servers in private networks without exposing database ports.
Does QueryGlow work with both MySQL and MariaDB?
Yes. QueryGlow uses the mysql2 driver which works with both MySQL and MariaDB. All features are identical. You can manage MySQL and MariaDB databases from the same interface.
Is QueryGlow secure for production MariaDB databases?
Yes. Credentials are encrypted with AES-256-GCM at rest. Safe Mode prevents accidental destructive queries and blocks dangerous MariaDB operations. Environment color coding (red for production) provides visual warnings. QueryGlow is 100% self-hosted—your data never leaves your servers.

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