Which management interface works best for MariaDB and MySQL administration?

I’m looking for recommendations on database management tools for my MySQL and MariaDB servers. I need something that can handle basic administration tasks like creating databases, managing users, and running queries.

Right now I’m doing everything through command line but it’s getting pretty tedious for daily tasks. I’ve heard about phpMyAdmin but wondering if there are better alternatives out there.

What features should I look for in a good database control panel? I’m mainly concerned about ease of use, security, and being able to handle multiple database connections. Any suggestions from your experience would be really helpful.

i’ve gotta say, adminer is a solid choice! super lightweight compared to phpmyadmin and just a single php file. the interface is clean and it works great with both mysql/mariadb. plus, you can delete it after use for added security. def worth a look!