A full-featured database management tool written in a single PHP file, supporting MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, and more.
Adminer is a database management tool written in PHP that provides a web-based interface for managing multiple database systems. It solves the problem of needing separate, often bulky, tools for different databases by offering a unified, lightweight solution in a single file.
Developers, database administrators, and system administrators who need a simple, portable tool to manage various databases through a web interface.
Developers choose Adminer for its extreme simplicity—one file deployment—and broad database support, making it a lightweight alternative to heavier tools like phpMyAdmin while maintaining full functionality.
Database management in a single PHP file
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Supports MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, CockroachDB, SQLite, MS SQL, and Oracle, allowing unified management of multiple database systems from a single interface as listed in the README.
Packaged into one PHP file for easy deployment and updates, with a compile.php script to create this version, making it highly portable and low-maintenance.
Includes plugins for Elasticsearch, MongoDB, and other data stores, with user-contributed options on the Adminer Plugins page, enabling functionality beyond relational databases.
Runs on PHP 5.3+ (compiled) or PHP 7.4+ (source), ensuring compatibility with a wide range of server environments without heavy dependencies.
The interface is functional but lacks the polished, modern design of tools like phpMyAdmin, as seen in the provided screenshot, which may impact user experience for those accustomed to richer UIs.
Compared to heavier alternatives, Adminer may lack advanced features such as visual query builders or extensive import/export wizards, focusing instead on core database operations.
Plugins are user-contributed and listed separately, leading to potential inconsistencies in maintenance, documentation, and reliability, which could complicate extended use.
Adminer is an open-source alternative to the following products: