Oracle MySQL Workbench Community Edition

MySQL Workbench is Oracle's visual tool for MySQL developers, DBAs and architects. Its Community (OSS) Edition is available under the GPL.

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Oracle MySQL Workbench Community Edition is a developer tools perk from Oracle, offering a community Edition (free, GPL), with no funding required.

Value: Free
Who qualifies: No funding needed
Benefit type: Free plan
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What you get

Inside Oracle MySQL Workbench Community Edition

The MySQL download page says the Community (OSS) Edition is available from that page under the GPL. The product page describes the new MySQL Workbench as the unified visual tool for MySQL developers, DBAs, and architects, covering SQL development, database administration and performance analysis. The latest version is backwards compatible with all currently supported versions of the MySQL Server.

Source: The provider's official program page

Eligibility

Who it's for

Free plan Any startup

Funding / backing: No funding needed
Geography: Global
Recurring / expiry: Community Edition with no end date stated.
Other requirements: The new Workbench replaces earlier releases, which the product page says have reached end of life and are no longer maintained.

How to claim

How to apply for Oracle MySQL Workbench Community Edition

Steps to apply

1Download MySQL Workbench from dev.mysql.com.
2No application is needed.

Good to know: Plans read on dev.mysql.com and mysql.com on October 29, 2026.

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Questions

Oracle MySQL Workbench Community Edition: common questions

What do you get with Oracle MySQL Workbench Community Edition?

Oracle MySQL Workbench Community Edition offers a community Edition (free, GPL).

Who qualifies for Oracle MySQL Workbench Community Edition?

Oracle MySQL Workbench Community Edition is open to any startup, with no funding required. The new Workbench replaces earlier releases, which the product page says have reached end of life and are no longer maintained.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Oracle MySQL Workbench Community Edition?

No. Oracle MySQL Workbench Community Edition is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Oracle MySQL Workbench Community Edition?

Download MySQL Workbench from dev.mysql.com. No application is needed.

How long do I have to use Oracle MySQL Workbench Community Edition, and does it expire?

Community Edition with no end date stated.

Is Oracle MySQL Workbench Community Edition available outside the US?

Oracle MySQL Workbench Community Edition is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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