MySQL Workbench is a powerful GUI based development environment for MySQL databases. It is a comprehensive suite of tools that allows developers to design, manage, and develop their MySQL databases. It includes tools for database modeling, SQL development, query optimization, database administration, server configuration, and user administration. MySQL Workbench also includes a SQL editor and an interface to develop stored procedures, functions, and triggers. It also includes features such as visual tools for creating and modifying databases and tables, data import/export and backup/restore. MySQL Workbench supports a wide range of platforms, including Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux.
It is more stable than WB in Linux distribution.