293 models ranked for database management. Scored with bonuses for JSON mode (structured queries/schemas), reasoning (query optimization), function calling (database tool integration), large context, and streaming.
| # | Model | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GPT-5.4 ProOpenAI | 91 |
| 2 | GPT-5.2 ProOpenAI | 90 |
| 3 | GPT-5 ProOpenAI | 90 |
| 4 | o3 ProOpenAI | 82 |
| 5 | Claude Opus 4.1Anthropic | 81 |
| 6 | o3 Deep ResearchOpenAI | 74 |
| 7 | o1-proOpenAI | 77 |
| 8 | Claude Opus 4.6Anthropic | 71 |
| 9 | Claude Opus 4.5Anthropic | 70 |
| 10 | GPT-5.4OpenAI | 70 |
| 11 | Claude Sonnet 4.5Anthropic | 69 |
| 12 | Qwen3 VL 30B A3B ThinkingAlibaba | 69 |
| 13 | Qwen3 VL 235B A22B ThinkingAlibaba | 69 |
| 14 | GPT-5.2OpenAI | 68 |
| 15 | Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview Custom ToolsGoogle | 68 |
| 16 | Gemini 3.1 Pro PreviewGoogle | 68 |
| 17 | Gemini 3 Pro PreviewGoogle | 68 |
| 18 | Claude Sonnet 4.6Anthropic | 68 |
| 19 | Claude Opus 4Anthropic | 76 |
| 20 | GPT-5.1OpenAI | 67 |
| 21 | GPT-5.3-CodexOpenAI | 67 |
| 22 | GPT-5.2-CodexOpenAI | 67 |
| 23 | GPT-5OpenAI | 67 |
| 24 | Gemini 3 Flash PreviewGoogle | 66 |
| 25 | o4 Mini Deep ResearchOpenAI | 66 |
| 26 | GPT-5.1-Codex-MaxOpenAI | 66 |
| 27 | Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite PreviewGoogle | 66 |
| 28 | Gemini 2.5 ProGoogle | 66 |
| 29 | Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite Preview 09-2025Google | 65 |
| 30 | GPT-5 MiniOpenAI | 65 |
Generate complex SQL queries from natural language descriptions. Models with reasoning can analyze table relationships and data types to produce optimal queries, while function calling integrates with database tools for direct execution and validation.
Analyze existing SQL for performance bottlenecks. Reasoning capabilities help models identify N+1 problems, missing indexes, and inefficient joins. JSON mode enables structured output for performance metrics and optimization suggestions.
Design database schemas with proper normalization and relationships. Large context windows allow models to understand full schema requirements and existing data structures, critical for migration planning and optimization.
Extract actionable insights from database queries. JSON mode exports structured results for visualization tools, while streaming provides real-time query analysis feedback and progressive result display.