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PostGIS vs SQL Workbench/J

A side-by-side look at PostGIS and SQL Workbench/J. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

PostGIS

PostGIS

Development

PostGIS is an open source spatial database extender for PostgreSQL. It adds support for geographic objects, allowing location queries to be run in SQL. PostGIS enables PostgreSQL to store, query, and manipulate spatial data efficiently.

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SQL Workbench/J

SQL Workbench/J

Development

SQL Workbench/J is a free, DBMS-independent, cross-platform SQL query tool for database developers and administrators. It allows you to execute SQL scripts and view results in a simple GUI.

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