Altova DatabaseSpy vs Outerbase Studio
Altova DatabaseSpy
altova.com
Outerbase Studio
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| Figure | Altova DatabaseSpy | Outerbase Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $9/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 5 |
| Spec score · Database Client Software | 8.3 (#11) | 8.9 (#7) |
| Data editing | Users can edit table content in an interactive preview and review changes before committing them. | Users can add, filter, and edit rows, with a foreign key picker and row detail sidebar. |
| Headquarters | Beverly, Massachusetts, United States and Vienna, Austria | United States |
Plans
Altova DatabaseSpy
- Professional EditionPriced on request
- Enterprise EditionPriced on request
- DatabaseSpy 2026 Professional Edition€159, paid once
- DatabaseSpy 2026 Enterprise Edition€179, paid once
Outerbase Studio
- FreeFree
- Outerbase StudioFree
- Hobby$9 a month
- Pro$30 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
Altova DatabaseSpy
Altova DatabaseSpy has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Outerbase Studio
Outerbase Studio is an open-source database GUI client for working with databases, with an emphasis on local development. The Studio page lists LibSQL, SQLite, Postgres, and MySQL, and the broader database support list also includes Turso/LibSQL, Cloudflare D1, rqlite, StarbaseDB, and Val.town. Users can add, filter, and edit rows, choose foreign keys, and view row details in a sidebar. SQL files can be organized in folders and opened in separate tabs or windows. The page describes notebooks for putting code, queries, and rich text together to explore, document, and share insights, with the feature labeled “Releasing early 2025.” Studio is free at free, with no paid service required. It is available on the web and offers desktop downloads for Macs with M1 or newer chips and most modern Windows devices. The MySQL page also explains command-line connections and port and authentication configuration. The maker describes Studio as lightweight and suitable for local database work, including launching local databases from the interface.