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What it is

DBeaver is a database management product range that includes a free, open-source Community edition and paid editions. Community supports databases with a JDBC driver and can also work with external data sources that lack one. Its desktop tools include an SQL editor, spreadsheet-like data editing, a visual query builder, and tools for importing, exporting, comparing, and migrating data. DBeaver says its products connect to more than 100 sources, including SQL, NoSQL, and cloud databases. Ultimate adds native AWS, GCP, and Azure support with Cloud Explorer for cloud and on-premise databases. The wider range includes CloudBeaver Enterprise as a web-server application and Team Edition as a server platform with GraphQL and REST APIs, an MCP server, and a JDBC proxy driver. DBeaver supports Windows 10 or later, Windows Server 2016 or later, macOS 11 or later, and most modern Linux distributions. Community is free under Apache License 2. Paid individual subscriptions include Lite at $12 a month or $113 a year, Enterprise at $26 a month or $255 a year, and Ultimate at $51 a month or $510 a year.

Spec sheet

What it does
DBeaver Community is a universal database management tool for exploring and managing relational databases, with separate PRO editions for broader SQL, NoSQL, cloud and enterprise work.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dbeaver.io
Purpose
DBeaver Community is a free, open-source database management tool, and the company offers products for database management from open-source tools to enterprise software.Read 29 Sep 2026 · dbeaver.io
API
Team Edition provides GraphQL and REST APIs, an MCP server, and a JDBC proxy driver for integrations and automation.Read 29 Sep 2026 · dbeaver.com
Integrations
DBeaver lists integrations with Git, Liquibase, Tableau, office tools, and AI platforms including OpenAI, Amazon Bedrock, Anthropic Claude, Ollama, GitHub Copilot, and Google Gemini.Read 29 Sep 2026 · dbeaver.com
Security
DBeaver PRO editions offer Master Password encryption and secure credential storage, while Community Edition lists integrated operating-system security as its available password provider.Read 29 Sep 2026 · dbeaver.com
Support
Community Edition users are directed to GitHub issues, while PRO trial users and licensed customers submit tickets through DBeaver's online support system.Read 29 Sep 2026 · dbeaver.com
License
The DBeaver Community source repository states that its code is licensed under the Apache License 2.0.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Founded
2017Read 23 Sep 2026 · dbeaver.io
AI features
Community lists AI Chat and an @ai command among its included capabilities.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dbeaver.io
API tooling
Team Edition authenticates GraphQL API calls with tokens, includes an in-browser console and can run operations from files through its CLI.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dbeaver.com
Browser and server products
DBeaver offers CloudBeaver Enterprise as a web-server application and Team Edition as a server-based platform deployable on premises or in the cloud.Read 29 Sep 2026 · dbeaver.com
Bundled runtime
DBeaver bundles OpenJDK and keeps that JDK private to the application, so a separate Java license is unnecessary.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dbeaver.com
Cloud integrations
PRO provides native AWS, Google Cloud and Azure support plus cloud-database and cloud-storage connectivity.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dbeaver.io
Cloud support
DBeaver Ultimate provides native AWS, GCP, and Azure support and a unified Cloud Explorer for cloud and on-premise databases.Read 29 Sep 2026 · dbeaver.com
CloudBeaver requirements
The official deployment repository specifies at least 4 GB RAM, 50 GB storage, Docker and docker-compose 2.10 or newer for the standard deployment.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Company founded
LinkedIn lists the company as founded in 2017.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company headquarters
LinkedIn lists DBeaver headquarters in New York, New York.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company legal name
The maker identifies itself as DBeaver Corporation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dbeaver.com
Company size
LinkedIn lists DBeaver as having 51–200 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Connection methods
Connections can use JDBC drivers, and PRO editions also support ODBC drivers and manually added drivers through Driver Manager.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dbeaver.com
Credential portability limitation
Master-password storage ties credentials to a user and device, which prevents sharing complete connection credentials through exported projects.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dbeaver.com
Data editing
The product provides a data editor for viewing and changing database records.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dbeaver.io
Database coverage
DBeaver supports more than 100 database drivers and can connect to databases that expose JDBC or ODBC drivers.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Database range
DBeaver says its products connect to over 100 data sources, including SQL, NoSQL, and cloud databases.Read 29 Sep 2026 · dbeaver.com
Database support
DBeaver Community supports databases with a JDBC driver and can handle external data sources that may not have one.Read 29 Sep 2026 · dbeaver.io
Desktop systems
The desktop installer supports Windows 10 or later, Windows Server 2016 or later, macOS 11 or later and most modern Linux distributions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dbeaver.com
Documentation depth
The documentation site covers Community and PRO products, installation, security, drivers, APIs, deployment and release notes.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dbeaver.com
Extensibility
DBeaver is built on Eclipse and supports installing official and third-party Eclipse plugins, including Git, SQL debugger, Office integration and collaboration extensions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dbeaver.com
Funding
The company page says DBeaver took a $6 million seed investment to build on its growing popularity.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dbeaver.com
Latest release
DBeaver Community 26.2.2 was posted on October 5, 2026, with AI assistant changes and fixes for OpenAI-compatible endpoints.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dbeaver.io
License limits
The license comparison states that EAP licenses are limited to three simultaneous database connections, five automation tasks, no CLI or task scheduler, and one default workspace and project.Read 29 Sep 2026 · dbeaver.com
Limit: Capterra reviewers
Capterra reviewers report a complex learning curve, occasional Linux UI flakiness, frequent updates and the need for PRO for NoSQL support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Limit: G2 reviewers
G2 complaints include a dated or cluttered interface, slow metadata loading for large databases, driver problems with uncommon sources and limited AI capability.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Limit: TrustRadius reviewers
TrustRadius complaints include crashes or overload on large queries, cumbersome navigation, confusing icons, slow or clunky behavior and insufficient real-time error highlighting.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
NoSQL integrations
PRO extensions cover MongoDB, Couchbase, DynamoDB, Google Bigtable, InfluxDB, Cassandra, Redis and Hive.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dbeaver.com
Platform support
DBeaver supports Windows 10 or later, Windows Server 2016 or later, macOS 11 or later, and most modern Linux distributions.Read 29 Sep 2026 · dbeaver.com
Praise: Capterra reviewers
Capterra reviews commonly praise multi-database access, easy connection setup, ER diagrams, query management and strong value from the free edition.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Praise: G2 reviewers
G2 reviewers repeatedly praise the single interface for many databases, SQL autocomplete, ER diagrams and the value of the free Community edition.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Praise: Trustpilot reviewer
The available Trustpilot review praises the free Community edition, broad format support, clean interface and reliable PostgreSQL and MySQL work.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Praise: TrustRadius reviewers
TrustRadius users repeatedly value broad connectivity, query formatting and autocomplete, schema navigation, ER diagrams and organizing many database connections.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Public API
CloudBeaver and Team Edition expose documented GraphQL APIs with schemas for administration, authentication, drivers, data transfer, sessions and other services.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dbeaver.com
Rating on Capterra
4.5 out of 5 from 79 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Rating on G2
4.4 out of 5 from 172 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on Gartner Peer Insights
4.4 out of 5 from 38 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gartner.com
Rating on Trustpilot
3.8 out of 5 from 2 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Rating on TrustRadius
8.6 out of 10 from 86 reviews and ratings.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Security controls
PRO editions offer master-password protection, encrypted credential storage, SSO and enterprise authentication options such as SAML, Okta and Kerberos.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dbeaver.io
Security limitation
Community only offers integrated operating-system security storage, while master-password and automation security are PRO-only features.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dbeaver.com
Self-hosting
CloudBeaver can be deployed on premises or in cloud environments using Docker Compose, Docker images, Kubernetes or Helm.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dbeaver.com
SQL and data tools
DBeaver provides an SQL editor and spreadsheet-like data editor, plus tools to import, export, compare, and migrate data.Read 29 Sep 2026 · dbeaver.com
SQL editing
The Community edition includes a SQL editor for writing and running database queries.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dbeaver.io
Task management
Community includes task-management capabilities for database work.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dbeaver.io
Visual modeling
The product includes entity-relationship diagrams, execution-plan diagrams and a visual query builder, with some development features edition-dependent.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dbeaver.com

Plans and prices

Community Free Free and open source · relational database support · data editor · SQL editor · task management · maintenance tools · AI Chat Read 15 Oct 2026 · dbeaver.io
DBeaver Community Free Free and open-source under Apache License 2 Personal projects · supports databases with JDBC drivers and external data sources Read 29 Sep 2026 · dbeaver.io
DBeaver Lite Monthly Subscription $12 a month One-month subscription; internet access required for initial activation and each renewal Individual use Read 29 Sep 2026 · dbeaver.com
Lite monthly $12 a month $12 / month Visual query builder · inline editing · ER diagrams · simplified analyst view · limited development tools Read 15 Oct 2026 · dbeaver.com
Enterprise Edition Monthly Subscription $26 a month One-month subscription; internet access required for initial activation and each renewal Individual use Read 29 Sep 2026 · dbeaver.com
Enterprise monthly $26 a month $26 / month Lite features · development tools · DBA tools and dashboards · Git integration · cloud support Read 15 Oct 2026 · dbeaver.com
Ultimate Edition Monthly Subscription $51 a month One-month subscription; internet access required for initial activation and each renewal Individual use Read 29 Sep 2026 · dbeaver.com
DBeaver Lite Annual Subscription $113 a year One year; includes product usage, version updates, and technical support Individual use Read 29 Sep 2026 · dbeaver.com
Lite $113 a year $113 / year Visual query builder · inline editing · ER diagrams · simplified analyst view · limited development tools Read 15 Oct 2026 · dbeaver.com
Enterprise $255 a year $255 / year Lite features · development tools · DBA tools and dashboards · Git integration · cloud support Read 15 Oct 2026 · dbeaver.com
Enterprise Edition Annual Subscription $255 a year One year; includes product usage, version updates, and technical support Individual use Read 29 Sep 2026 · dbeaver.com
Ultimate $510 a year $510 / year Enterprise features · cloud explorer · AWS, GCP and Azure support · cloud storage · no monthly subscription Read 15 Oct 2026 · dbeaver.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Community is free and open-source under Apache License 2.
  • Supports databases with JDBC drivers and other data sources.
  • Includes tools to compare and migrate data.
  • Products connect to more than 100 data sources.
  • Ultimate includes native AWS, GCP, and Azure support.

Limits

  • Paid individual subscriptions require internet for activation and renewals.
  • Community users are directed to GitHub issues for support.
  • EAP licenses limit simultaneous connections and automation tasks.

Who it suits

DBeaver suits people working with databases across SQL, NoSQL, cloud, and other data sources. Teams needing browser or server-based access can consider CloudBeaver Enterprise or Team Edition within the product range.

DBeaver in depth

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Overview

DBeaver is a desktop database client for people who need one place to query and edit data across different sources. Its strongest fit is an individual who values broad connectivity and a substantial free starting point; teams needing browser access or shared deployment should look at its server-based products instead.

The core tool combines SQL editing with spreadsheet-like data editing, query history, a visual query builder and SSH tunneling. Import, export, comparison and migration tools make it useful beyond writing queries, though the breadth of the product family means capabilities depend on the edition.

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Key features

Database connectivity: Community works with databases that have JDBC drivers and can handle some external sources without one. DBeaver says its products connect to more than 100 SQL, NoSQL and cloud data sources, a useful range for people managing varied systems; that breadth should not be taken to mean every edition supports every source equally.

Querying and editing: An SQL editor, visual query builder and spreadsheet-like data editor cover both query construction and direct data work. Query history helps revisit prior work, while SSH tunneling supports access through a secure tunnel.

Data movement: Import, export, compare and migration tools suit workflows that involve more than reading query results. Export formats include CSV, HTML, XML, JSON, XLS, XLSX, Markdown, SQL, TXT and Parquet.

Cloud and team deployment: Ultimate adds native AWS, GCP and Azure support and a Cloud Explorer for cloud and on-premise databases. CloudBeaver Enterprise is a web-server application, while Team Edition can be deployed on premises or in the cloud and provides GraphQL and REST APIs, an MCP server and a JDBC proxy driver. These options make DBeaver relevant to teams and integration work, but they sit beyond the basic Community desktop workflow.

Integrations and security: DBeaver lists integrations with Git, Liquibase, Tableau, office tools and AI platforms including OpenAI, Amazon Bedrock, Anthropic Claude, Ollama, GitHub Copilot and Google Gemini. PRO editions provide Master Password encryption and secure credential storage; Community uses integrated operating-system security as its available password provider.

Pricing

DBeaver is freemium: Community is free and open-source under Apache License 2, for personal projects. It covers JDBC databases and external data sources, making it the sensible starting point for an individual who does not need paid-edition capabilities.

Paid desktop editions are sold for individual use. Monthly subscriptions cost $12 a month for Lite, $26 a month for Enterprise and $51 a month for Ultimate. Each requires internet access for initial activation and every renewal. Annual subscriptions cost $113 a year for Lite, $255 a year for Enterprise and $510 a year for Ultimate; each includes product usage, version updates and technical support for one year.

Lite is the lowest-cost paid tier, but the supplied plan terms do not establish its feature set, so buyers should not assume it includes the cloud support specifically attributed to Ultimate. Enterprise costs more than Lite, while Ultimate is the named choice for native AWS, GCP and Azure support and its unified Cloud Explorer. Community users are directed to GitHub issues; PRO trial users and licensed customers can submit tickets through DBeaver’s online support system. The pricing note also gives a 14-day trial, but does not specify its edition or renewal terms.

Platforms

The desktop application supports Windows 10 or later, Windows Server 2016 or later, macOS 11 or later, and most modern Linux distributions. DBeaver also has web and self-hosted products: CloudBeaver Enterprise runs as a web-server application, and Team Edition can be deployed on premises or in the cloud. The broader platform range includes API and extension support through its product offerings.

Who it's for

Community is a practical fit for individuals who want a free database client for personal projects and need SQL editing, data editing and data-transfer tools. Paid desktop editions suit individual users who need a licensed tier, version updates and technical support; Ultimate is the clearest fit when native support for the major named cloud providers matters.

Organizations that need browser-based use, shared deployment or automation integrations should consider CloudBeaver Enterprise or Team Edition rather than treating the desktop plans as team licenses. Community is less suitable when a user needs the PRO credential protections or the online support channel.

Pros and cons

Pro: Community is free, open-source and supports JDBC databases plus some external data sources, lowering the barrier to a capable personal database client.

Pro: Querying, editing, data movement and a broad list of export formats sit in the same workflow, useful for people who routinely move or reconcile data.

Pro: Separate cloud and server-based products extend the range to cloud connectivity, web access and API-driven team workflows.

Con: Capabilities vary by edition, so the product-family claim of more than 100 data sources does not itself guarantee a particular source or cloud feature in every tier.

Con: Paid subscriptions are for individual use, and monthly plans require internet access at activation and renewal; those terms may not suit restricted environments or organizational rollouts.

Con: Community’s support route is GitHub issues, and its stated password provider is narrower than the Master Password encryption and secure credential storage offered by PRO editions.

Alternatives

Beekeeper Studio is worth considering for an individual who wants a free database client and values its stated unlimited connections and lack of tab limits.

dbForge Studio for PostgreSQL may fit readers focused on PostgreSQL who want context-aware completion, query history and a visual data editor.

DbVisualizer offers a free standard feature set for commercial and non-commercial use; its Pro plan is $199 a year with 60-day support.

Outerbase Studio is a free, open-source GUI for MySQL, PostgreSQL and SQLite, and its listed platforms include mobile and web options.

DataGrip is another database tool with a free non-commercial plan for individual development and AI Free included.

Snowflake CoCo is a paid alternative with a free trial.

Hex is a web-focused option with a free Community tier and a Professional plan at $36 a month.

MotherDuck offers a free Lite tier with stated limits of three internal active users, two service accounts, 10 GB storage and 10 hours of Pulse compute per month.

Verdict

Choose DBeaver Community if you want a free desktop client that combines broad database access with SQL, editing and data-transfer tools. Move to a paid edition when its support, updates or edition-specific capabilities justify the subscription; choose another product if you need a clearly defined team license, or if the monthly activation and renewal internet requirement is a poor fit.

Verdict

DBeaver spans a free desktop database tool, paid editions, and server-based products. Its Community edition covers core editing and data-transfer work, while cloud support and team deployment capabilities vary by edition.

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