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Database Client vs SQLTools: catalog facts
Database Client	SQLTools
Freemium Core features are free; some advanced features need a paid license.	Free Free, open-source extension maintained with community contributions.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Supports more than 40 databases and services SQL editor, data grid, backups and ER diagrams in one extension	Works inside VS Code alongside your code Pluggable drivers cover many databases, including community ones
Only works inside VS Code Some features are behind a paid tier	Requires VS Code Support for some databases depends on third-party drivers of varying quality
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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