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Rocketadmin vs phpMyAdmin comparison

Pros and Cons of both tools for different use cases

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Written by Nick
Updated over a week ago

Choice of the appropriate database admin tool depends on your needs and requirements. Below you can find a comparison of core features for Rocketadmin and phpMyAdmin.

Rocketadmin is preferred way for safe interacting with database, when you need an easy interface for basic editing - create, read, edit, delete rows. But you can't delete table or apply SQL query.

It makes Rocketadmin perfect tool for inexperienced users to easily manage production databases from any device.

phpMyAdmin requires technical skills and engineering background, since it's a full-scale database management software. Incorrect SQL queries or misclicks can lead to malfunction of database. Also, note that phpMyAdmin usually needs to be installed and setup on your server, which is a time consuming process and also requires additional works for server support and security.

phpMyAdmin is a good choice for experienced users of database management software, who need full control of a database and is ready to take all the risks.

1. Supported databases:

Rocketadmin: MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Oracle

phpMyAdmin: MySQL, MariaDB

We added support for the most popular databases, so you can have access to multiple projects at the same time, at the same place.

No need to switch between tools with few supported database types now!

2. Mobile-friendly UI:

Rocketadmin: not overloaded interface (at least for now πŸ˜ƒ )

phpMyAdmin: overloaded interface, number input is not shown for BIGINT field

Rocketadmin was built with mobile users in mind too, which makes it easier to operate the database even without a computer.

phpMyAdmin doesn't have such adaptability and flexibility, but still can be operated from mobile devices too.

3. Table changes audit:

Rocketadmin: built-in (coming soon)

phpMyAdmin: not built-in, can be implemented using third-party plugins

Full history of changes can be accessed through Rocketadmin, which makes it easier to track changes and see how often it was modified.

phpMyAdmin doesn't offer such functionality from the box, but it still can be added by the user.

4. SQL queries:

Rocketadmin: not supported

phpMyAdmin: supported

We consider our service as user-friendly tool for simple operations, where writing of SQL queries or any other code are not required.

On the other hand, phpMyAdmin supports SQL queries, letting you to get full control of the database, if needed.

5. DB management features:

Rocketadmin: read, create, edit, delete

phpMyAdmin: read, create, edit, delete, alter, truncate

This set of permissions was chosen as a balance between the minimum necessary functions and descent control with low risk of ruining something.

phpMyAdmin gives you a full list of available operations, however, it requires experienced users only.

6. Export options:

Rocketadmin: not supported

phpMyAdmin: CSV, SQL, XML, PDF and others

We provide an online database editing software, which is used for live editing of rows.

On the other hand, phpMyAdmin provides access to the database export and administrating it offline.

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