Beekeeper studio AlternativesDatabase Management Tools and other similar apps like Beekeeper studio

Beekeeper studio is described as 'Open Source SQL Editor and Database Manager for MySQL, SQL Server, Postgres, Redshift, Sqlite and more' and is a database management tool in the development category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Beekeeper studio for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Flathub apps. The best Beekeeper studio alternative is DBeaver, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Beekeeper studio are HeidiSQL, phpMyAdmin, MySQL Workbench and DB Browser for SQLite.

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

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Beekeeper studio alternatives page was last updated May 26, 2025
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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.

    160 DBeaver alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Eclipse
    • Flatpak
    • Java

    Properties

    1.  Clean design

    Features

    1.  Database Management Tool
    2.  Data export/import
    3.  Multiple DataBase
    4. PostgreSQL icon  PostgreSQL support
    5.  Autocompletion
    6.  ER Diagrams
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Built-in viewer
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Import CSV Data
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Portable

    DBeaver VS Beekeeper studio

     
    • DBeaver is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Beekeeper studio.

    • DBeaver is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Beekeeper studio.

    • DBeaver is Freemium and Open SourceBeekeeper studio is also Freemium and Open Source
  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.

    110 HeidiSQL alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Database Management Tool
    2.  Multiple DataBase
    3.  Data export/import
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Simple import
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Portable
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Desktop Application
    11. PostgreSQL icon  PostgreSQL support
    12.  SSH Tunnel

    HeidiSQL VS Beekeeper studio

     
  3. phpMyAdmin icon
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    phpMyAdmin is a tool written in PHP intended to handle the administration of MySQL over the Web. Currently it can create and drop databases, create/drop/alter tables, delete/edit/add fields, execute any SQL statement, manage keys on fields.

    116 phpMyAdmin alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP

    phpMyAdmin Features

    1. MySQL Community Edition icon  Import from MySql
    2. MySQL Community Edition icon  Export to MySQL

    phpMyAdmin VS Beekeeper studio

     
    • phpMyAdmin is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to Beekeeper studio.

    • phpMyAdmin is Free and Open SourceBeekeeper studio is Freemium and Open Source
  4. 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.

    109 MySQL Workbench alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Spell Checking
    3.  GUI Designer
    4.  Desktop Application

    MySQL Workbench VS Beekeeper studio

     
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    DB Browser for SQLite (DB4S) is a high quality, visual, open source tool to create, design, and edit database files compatible with SQLite.

    36 DB Browser for SQLite alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak

    DB Browser for SQLite Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  SQLite

    DB Browser for SQLite VS Beekeeper studio

     
  6. Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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.

    40 PostgreSQL for Visual Studio Code alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Visual Studio Code
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux

    PostgreSQL for Visual Studio Code Features

    1. GitHub Copilot icon  GitHub Copilot Integration
    2. PostgreSQL icon  PostgreSQL support

    PostgreSQL for Visual Studio Code VS Beekeeper studio

     
  7. DataGrip icon
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    DataGrip is a database IDE from JetBrains that is tailored to suit specific needs of professional SQL developers.

    81 DataGrip alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak

    DataGrip Features

    1.  Autocompletion
    2. PostgreSQL icon  PostgreSQL support
    3.  Idea
    4.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    5.  Real time collaboration
    6.  SQLite
    7.  Desktop Application
    8.  Editable grid

    DataGrip VS Beekeeper studio

     
    • DataGrip is the most popular commercial alternative to Beekeeper studio.

    • DataGrip is Paid and ProprietaryBeekeeper studio is Freemium and Open Source
  8. 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.

    162 DbGate alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Database Management Tool
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Relational Database
    4.  MongoDB
    5.  Autocompletion
    6.  Support for MS SQL Server
    7.  ER Diagrams
    8. MariaDB icon  Support for MariaDB
    9.  SQLite
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Import CSV Data
    12.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    DbGate VS Beekeeper studio

     
    Comments about DbGate as an Alternative to Beekeeper studio
    Cristian Medina
    Positive Sep 14, 2023
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    It is a very complete tool

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    • DbGate is Free and Open SourceBeekeeper studio is Freemium and Open Source
    • DbGate is LightweightBeekeeper studio is not according to our users
  9. pgAdmin icon
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    pgAdmin is the most popular and feature rich open source administration and development platform for PostgreSQL, the most advanced open source database in the world.

    55 pgAdmin alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak

    pgAdmin Features

    1.  Graphical User Interface
    2. PostgreSQL icon  PostgreSQL support
    3. MySQL Community Edition icon  MySQL Support

    pgAdmin VS Beekeeper studio

     
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