SQL Workbench/J vs SQuirreL SQL Client
SQL Workbench/J
sql-workbench.euSQuirreL SQL Client
squirrel-sql.sourceforge.ioSide by side
| Figure | SQL Workbench/J | SQuirreL SQL Client |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · SQL Query Tools | 7.4 (#22) | 8.1 (#12) |
| Java requirement | Stable Build 132 requires Java 11 or later, and the next build is stated to require Java 21. | The 5.1.0 release requires at least Java 17. |
| Purpose | SQL Workbench/J is a DBMS-independent, cross-platform SQL query tool written in Java, focused on interactive or batch SQL scripts and data import/export. | SQuirreL is a graphical Java client for viewing JDBC database structure, browsing table data, and issuing SQL commands. |
| Support | The manual invites users to send feedback and problem reports to [email protected] and points users to an online forum. | The project directs users to its mailing lists for usage questions and developer discussion; posting requires subscription. |
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SQL Workbench/J
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SQuirreL SQL Client
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