Adminer

Database management in a single PHP file. Available for MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, SQLite, MS SQL, Oracle, Elasticsearch, MongoDB and others.

Apache-2.0GPL-2.0Analytics & data
GitHub stars
7,918
License
Apache-2.0, GPL-2.0
Latest release
v6.1.2
10 October 2026
Last commit
12 October 2026
Runs on
PHP

Commits per month, last 12 months

1,044 commits

Replaces

Paid products Adminer can stand in for.

How to self-host Adminer

Adminer runs on PHP. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.

  1. Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
  2. Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
  3. Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
  4. Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.

New to self-hosting? Start with the beginner's guide.

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Questions

Is Adminer free?

Yes. Adminer is open source under the Apache-2.0, GPL-2.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.

Can I self-host Adminer?

Yes. Adminer runs on PHP. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.

What does Adminer replace?

People use Adminer instead of TablePlus or DataGrip.

Is Adminer still maintained?

The last change to Adminer's code was on 12 October 2026, with 1044 commits in the last 12 months.

Topics

Database Management

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