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SQuirreL SQL vs SQL Workbench/J: catalog facts
SQuirreL SQL	SQL Workbench/J
Free Free and open source.	Free Free to download and use.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Works with any JDBC-compliant database Plugin system for extra features	Works with many database systems instead of a single vendor Runs SQL scripts and exports data
Requires a Java runtime Interface feels dated next to newer clients	Requires a Java runtime The developer's site sets conditions on who is welcome to use the software
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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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