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