DBeaver
Universal database client. Community Edition free for SQL work without DataGrip rent.
Quick facts
- Price model
- Freemium
- Starting price
- Free Community Edition
- Best for
- SQL exploration · Side-project databases · Data exports
- Replaces
- DataGrip, Navicat, TablePlus for heavy users who need free
- Platforms
- MacWindowsLinux
- Last verified
- 2026-06-22
Why it's listed
One client for almost every database you'll touch in a homelab.
DBeaver connects to PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, and dozens more with ER diagrams, data export, and SQL editors. Community Edition covers household and indie dev needs; paid Enterprise adds niche connectors.
The catch
Heavier than TablePlus; CE lacks some enterprise DB drivers.
Good fit for
- Developers
- Analytics hobbyists
Not ideal for
- Designers wanting a minimal pretty GUI only
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