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SQuirreL SQLDataGrip
Free

Free and open source.

 Paid

A paid subscription is required after the trial.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Works with any JDBC-compliant database
  • Plugin system for extra features
  • Schema-aware SQL completion and safe rename across queries
  • Schema and data comparison between databases
  • Requires a Java runtime
  • Interface feels dated next to newer clients
  • Paid subscription with no free tier
  • Overkill if you only ever touch one database engine
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: LGPL-2.1 License not stated
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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