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LiteCLI vs usql: catalog facts
LiteCLIusql
Free

Free and open source.

Free

The open-source application is available without a license fee.

Command line Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Context-aware auto-completion for SQL
  • Syntax highlighting in the terminal
  • A consistent terminal workflow across database engines
  • Terminal only, no graphical table browser
  • Requires a Python environment when installed via pip
  • Driver availability and feature support vary by database.
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License: MIT
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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