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, MySQL Workbench, Beekeeper studio and DbGate.

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  1. HeidiSQL icon
     250 likes

    Provides powerful tools for viewing, editing MySQL, MariaDB, Microsoft SQL, and PostgreSQL databases, with privacy features, portability, no ads, and a dark mode.

    125 HeidiSQL alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    HeidiSQL vs DBeaver Comments
    Noah Sean
    Negative
    0

    Does not support Oracle database.

    Guest
    Positive
    1

    He work with MySQL old version too

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    1

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 4 comments
    • HeidiSQL is Free and Open SourceDBeaver is Freemium and Open Source
    • HeidiSQL is Lightweight and Privacy focusedDBeaver is not according to our users
  2. phpMyAdmin icon
     285 likes

    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.

    129 phpMyAdmin alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
     
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    phpMyAdmin vs DBeaver Comments
    tollishunt
    Negative
    2

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

    • phpMyAdmin is Free and Open SourceDBeaver is Freemium and Open Source
  3. MySQL Workbench icon
     268 likes

    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.

    121 MySQL Workbench alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    MySQL Workbench vs DBeaver Comments
    Centaro
    Negative
    0

    Does not recognize MariaDB and crashes.

    Guest
    Negative
    0

    It is only for MYSQL. DBeaver is multidatabases tool

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • MySQL Workbench is Free and Open SourceDBeaver is Freemium and Open Source
    • MySQL Workbench is LightweightDBeaver is not according to our users
  4. Open Source SQL Editor and Database Manager for MySQL, SQL Server, Postgres, Redshift, Sqlite and more.

    107 Beekeeper studio alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • MySQL Community Edition
    • MariaDB
    • Microsoft SQL Server
    • CockroachDB
    • Amazon Redshift
    • PostgreSQL
     
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    Beekeeper studio vs DBeaver Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    3

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    picos
    Positive
    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

    • Beekeeper studio is Freemium and Open SourceDBeaver is also Freemium and Open Source
  5. DbGate icon
     31 likes

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

    178 DbGate alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
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    DbGate vs DBeaver Comments
    Centaro
    Positive
    0

    MongoDB management is for free

    goncin
    Positive
    0

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Mourice B
    Positive
    0

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • DbGate is Freemium and Open SourceDBeaver is also Freemium and Open Source
    • DbGate is LightweightDBeaver is not according to our users
  6. 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...

    78 LibreOffice - Base alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
     
  7. pgAdmin icon
     73 likes

    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.

    70 pgAdmin alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  8. Adminer icon
     92 likes

    Adminer (formerly phpMinAdmin) is a full-featured database management tool written in PHP. Conversely to phpMyAdmin, it consist of a single file ready to deploy to the target server. Adminer is available for MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, MS SQL and Oracle.

    65 Adminer alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
     
  9. 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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    Platforms

    • Visual Studio Code
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  10. drawDB icon
     20 likes

    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.

    38 drawDB alternatives

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  11. Efficient browser-based tool for database management, designed for simplicity and versatility. Features include a user-friendly query editor, powerful data management capabilities, and a flexible connection manager supporting Postgres, MySQL, and SQLite.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
     
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