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Database Client vs DbGate: catalog facts
Database ClientDbGate
Freemium

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

Freemium

DbGate is GPL-3.0 licensed and free to use for any purpose. A few connectors, including…

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted
  • Supports more than 40 databases and services
  • SQL editor, data grid, backups and ER diagrams in one extension
  • Covers SQL and NoSQL databases, including MongoDB, Redis and Cassandra, in one client
  • Schema compare and synchronisation, ER diagrams and a visual query designer
  • Only works inside VS Code
  • Some features are behind a paid tier
  • A handful of connectors are marked premium and are not in the free build
  • Electron-based, so it is heavier than a native client
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Self-hosted
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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