: You can find HeidiSQL in your application menu or launch it from the terminal. Option 2: Install via Snap (Quick & Pre-configured) Download HeidiSQL 12.17, released on 12 Apr 2026
The native version is built specifically for Linux, avoiding the overhead of Wine, though it is still considered a preview and may contain bugs.
: Download the .deb file (e.g., heidisql_12.17_amd64.deb ) and install it using: sudo apt install ./heidisql_12.17_amd64.deb .
To download and install HeidiSQL on Linux, you can now choose between a newly released or the traditional method of running the Windows version via Wine . While HeidiSQL was historically a Windows-only tool, native builds for Linux (using Lazarus/FreePascal) are now available in alpha/beta states as of late 2025.
: Visit the HeidiSQL Download Page or the GitHub Releases page. Choose your package :