CloudBeaver vs SQLPad
CloudBeaver
dbeaver.comSQLPad
sqlpad.github.ioSide by side
| Figure | CloudBeaver | SQLPad |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $85.42/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 0 |
| Spec score · Database Client Software | 8.7 (#8) | 7.2 (#38) |
| Spec score · SQL Query Tools | 8.7 (#5) | 7.3 (#24) |
| Authentication | Documented authentication options include local accounts, LDAP, SAML, OpenID, NTLM, JWT, AWS IAM, and Microsoft Entra ID. | Authentication options include local email and password, Google OAuth, OpenID Connect, SAML, LDAP, and an authentication proxy. |
| Deployment | The product can run on customer infrastructure and supports Docker Compose deployment on Ubuntu, macOS, and Windows. | SQLPad can be built from source or run as a Docker image; the Docker image listens on port 3000 by default. |
Plans
CloudBeaver
- CloudBeaver Academic licenseFree
- CloudBeaver Enterprise trialFree
- CloudBeaver Enterprise$1,025 a year
In their own words
CloudBeaver
CloudBeaver Enterprise is a browser-based application for managing multiple data sources through one interface. It supports SQL, NoSQL and cloud-native databases, with Cloud Explorer access to AWS, GCP and Azure databases. Its SQL editor includes formatting, autocomplete and syntax highlighting; users can also build queries visually with drag and drop. The Data Editor supports inline row edits, filtering, sorting, grouping and one-click exports, while integrated charts display results as pie, bar or line charts. AI integrations include OpenAI, Azure AI, Gemini and Copilot. MCP integration lets AI tools access schema metadata and run queries through existing connections. CloudBeaver can run on customer infrastructure, including via Docker Compose on Ubuntu, macOS and Windows. It supports multiple authentication methods, SSL-encrypted database connections and SSH tunnels with key authentication. The Enterprise annual subscription starts at $1,025 a year and includes updates and support during the subscription period. It covers one server and has a five-user minimum; a 14-day trial is available.