The Best Open Source DBeaver AlternativesTop Database Management Tools and other similar apps like DBeaver

The best open source alternative to DBeaver is HeidiSQL. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to DBeaver and loads of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to DBeaver are phpMyAdmin, Beekeeper studio, LibreOffice - Base and drawDB.

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A versatile, open-source database tool for developers and administrators supporting multiple databases via JDBC drivers with extensive plugins.

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DBeaver alternatives page was last updated Jun 23, 2025
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  1. HeidiSQL icon

    HeidiSQL

     244 likes
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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.

    111 HeidiSQL alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Table Editor

    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 DBeaver

     
    Comments about HeidiSQL as an Alternative to DBeaver
    Most Recent Comment
    Guest
    Positive Dec 3, 2016
    1

    He work with MySQL old version too

    Guest
    Positive Jul 2, 2017
    1

    For me is the best DB management app under WIN OS.

    Guest
    Positive Nov 16, 2020
    0

    It's easy to setup, can connect directly to the server. Has a portable option. Can export and import databases in a file and automatically created a ZIP file if needed. Works with MariaDB (my case).

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    • Almost everyone thinks HeidiSQL is a great DBeaver alternative.

    • HeidiSQL is the most popular Windows alternative to DBeaver.

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

    • HeidiSQL is Free and Open SourceDBeaver is Freemium and Open Source
    • HeidiSQL is Lightweight and Privacy focusedDBeaver is not according to our users
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    phpMyAdmin

     281 likes
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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.

    117 phpMyAdmin alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    Main UI

    phpMyAdmin Features

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

    phpMyAdmin VS DBeaver

     
    Comments about phpMyAdmin as an Alternative to DBeaver
    tollishunt
    Negative Apr 15, 2022
    2

    phpMyAdmin is specifically for managing a MySQL/MariaDB instance. Not comparable. Unless you are looking to only interact with MySQL.

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    • Some users think phpMyAdmin is a great DBeaver alternative, some don't.

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

    • phpMyAdmin is Free and Open SourceDBeaver is Freemium and Open Source
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    Beekeeper studio

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

    91 Beekeeper studio alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • MySQL Community Edition
    • MariaDB
    • Microsoft SQL Server
    • CockroachDB
    • Amazon Redshift
    • PostgreSQL
    Beekeeper studio screenshot 1

    Top Beekeeper studio Features

    1.  Database Management Tool
    2.  SQLite
    3. MariaDB icon  Support for MariaDB
    4. PostgreSQL icon  PostgreSQL support
    5.  Autocompletion
    6.  Portable
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Vue UI Framework
    11. MySQL Community Edition icon  MySQL Support

    Beekeeper studio VS DBeaver

     
    Comments about Beekeeper studio as an Alternative to DBeaver
    Guest
    Positive Aug 4, 2020
    3

    It supports a lot of databases and has an easy good looking UI next to it being free and open source

    picos
    Positive Mar 30, 2022
    0

    Beekeeper studio is ligher weight (and less featureful) than DBeaver, but it is exactly what I need 99% of the time. Deals with remote Postgres DBs and local sqlite files seamlessly

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    • Almost everyone thinks Beekeeper studio is a great DBeaver alternative.

    • Beekeeper studio is Freemium and Open SourceDBeaver is also Freemium and Open Source
  5. LibreOffice - Base icon

    LibreOffice - Base

     128 likes
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    Base is a full-featured desktop database front end, designed to meet the needs of a broad array of users, for all kinds of usages, such as keeping track of collections of objects,maintaining customer information databases,maintaining student grade and curriculum...

    74 LibreOffice - Base alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    LibreOffice - Base screenshot 1

    LibreOffice - Base Features

    1.  Test management
    2.  Multiple languages
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Portable
    5.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    6. PostgreSQL icon  PostgreSQL support

    LibreOffice - Base VS DBeaver

     
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    drawDB

     20 likes
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    DrawDB is a robust and user-friendly database entity relationship (DBER) editor right in your browser. Build diagrams with a few clicks, export SQL scripts, customize your editor, and more without creating an account.

    30 drawDB alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    drawDB screenshot 1

    drawDB Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  SQLite
    3.  Database Designer
    4. MariaDB icon  Support for MariaDB
    5.  Custom templates
    6.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts

    drawDB VS DBeaver

     
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    DbGate

     20 likes
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    DbGate is cross-platform database manager. Simple and effective, allowing to work with many various databases simultaneously - SQL and NoSQL.

    163 DbGate alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    DbGate screenshot 1

    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 DBeaver

     
    Comments about DbGate as an Alternative to DBeaver
    Most Recent Comment
    Centaro
    Positive Nov 10, 2024
    0

    MongoDB management is for free

    goncin
    Positive Feb 6, 2025
    0

    It's lightweight compared to DBeaver, and has a less cluttered interface as well.

    Mourice B
    Positive Mar 22, 2023
    0

    It's lightweight, great interface and doesn't keep my connections open after exiting a database connection.

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    • DbGate is Free and Open SourceDBeaver is Freemium and Open Source
    • DbGate is LightweightDBeaver is not according to our users
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    pgAdmin

     72 likes
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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.

    56 pgAdmin alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Welcome screen, standard theme

    pgAdmin Features

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

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