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dadbod.vim vs Database Client: catalog facts
dadbod.vim	Database Client
Free Free plugin with its source published on GitHub.	Freemium Core features are free; some advanced features need a paid license.
Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux
Connections defined by a single URL One :DB command instead of many mappings	Supports more than 40 databases and services SQL editor, data grid, backups and ER diagrams in one extension
Requires Vim and familiarity with its commands Deliberately omits many of the esoteric features of dbext.vim	Only works inside VS Code Some features are behind a paid tier
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	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 October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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