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HeidiSQL vs DataGrip: catalog facts
HeidiSQL	DataGrip
Free Free and open source under the GPL. Donations are welcomed but nothing is withheld.	Paid A paid subscription is required after the trial.
Windows, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Exports structure and data directly to another server, not just to a file Native Delphi application; it starts instantly and stays small	Schema-aware SQL completion and safe rename across queries Schema and data comparison between databases
Windows-first; the Linux builds come from a separate Lazarus branch No macOS build	Paid subscription with no free tier Overkill if you only ever touch one database engine
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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