Open Source Aqua Data Studio AlternativesDatabase Management Tools and other similar apps like Aqua Data Studio

The best open source alternative to Aqua Data Studio is DBeaver. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Aqua Data Studio and 17 is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Aqua Data Studio are HeidiSQL, MySQL Workbench, Beekeeper studio and PostgreSQL for Visual Studio Code.

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  1. DBeaver icon
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    A comprehensive, open-source database management tool ideal for developers and administrators. It supports various databases via JDBC drivers, offers extensive plugins and tools like ER diagrams, data migration, and metadata editing, while being ad-free and portable. Usability and extensibility are key features.

    204 DBeaver alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Flathub
    • Eclipse
    • Flatpak
    • Java
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  2. HeidiSQL icon
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    Provides powerful tools for viewing, editing MySQL, MariaDB, Microsoft SQL, and PostgreSQL databases, with privacy features, portability, no ads, and a dark mode.

    139 HeidiSQL alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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  3. MySQL Workbench icon
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    MySQL Workbench is a unified visual tool for database architects, developers, and DBAs. MySQL Workbench provides data modeling, SQL development, and comprehensive administration tools for server configuration, user administration, and much more.

    136 MySQL Workbench alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
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  4. Open Source SQL Editor and Database Manager for MySQL, SQL Server, Postgres, Redshift, Sqlite and more.

    123 Beekeeper studio alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • MySQL Community Edition
    • MariaDB
    • Microsoft SQL Server
    • CockroachDB
    • Amazon Redshift
    • PostgreSQL
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  5. PostgreSQL for Visual Studio Code is the essential extension for working with PostgreSQL databases - locally or in the cloud. Connect, query, build, and chat with your databases with ease, including seamless Entra authentication for Azure Database for PostgreSQL.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Visual Studio Code
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  6. DbGate icon
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    DbGate is cross-platform database manager. Simple and effective, allowing to work with many various databases simultaneously - SQL and NoSQL.

    193 DbGate alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  7. LibreDB Studio is a browser-based database client that is installed next to the database rather than on each user's machine. It runs as a single container, a Helm chart, an OpenShift operator, a native package (Homebrew, Snap, deb, rpm, winget), a desktop build for Linux, or...

    46 LibreDB Studio alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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  8. pgModeler icon
     14 likes

    Open source PostgreSQL database modeler with entity-relationship diagrams, data management tools, and PostgreSQL specific functionality.

    38 pgModeler alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
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  9.  4 likes

    OpenDBViewer is a simple database explorer for Windows, Linux and Max OS X.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  10. openhare icon
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    openhare is an AI-powered, cross-platform desktop SQL client with multi-database support, built for everyday development, data analysis, and DBA management workflows.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  11. Dory SQL icon
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    AI-native SQL workspace for modern databases. SQL Copilot, schema-aware editor, database chat, and operational tools in one place.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Docker
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  12. PgPad icon
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    A fully free and open-source (no “community edition”, premium plans, etc.) database manager.

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    • Mac
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