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Database ClientBeekeeper Studio
Freemium

Core features are free; some advanced features need a paid license.

 Freemium

Free to download with no sign-up. Paid editions add features such as encrypted workspaces…

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Supports more than 40 databases and services
  • SQL editor, data grid, backups and ER diagrams in one extension
  • Clean, modern interface that is genuinely quicker to work in
  • Same features on Windows, macOS and Linux
  • Only works inside VS Code
  • Some features are behind a paid tier
  • Some features are paid and are source-available rather than open source
  • Electron, so start-up and memory use are higher than a native client
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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