SQL Workbench/J

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Freedom report

Two barsScore 5.2

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely3 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedThinly documented

SQL Workbench/J is ranked #24 of 31 in SQL query tools on Freedom251. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

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SQL Workbench/J Free Free for almost everyone · modified Apache 2.0 license restricts use for certain organizations sql-workbench.eu · 4 Oct 2026

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Free plan: Yes
Deployment options: self_hosted

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The record

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.
Intended use: The site says graphical query building and advanced DBA tasks are not its focus, and it is not intended as a full development IDE.
Data transfer: It can export text, XML, HTML, or SQL files, import text, XML, and spreadsheet data, and copy data between database servers.
Database compatibility: It primarily uses Java/JDBC and is expected to work with DBMSs that have a JDBC driver, though features may not work correctly with unknown databases or limited drivers.
Tested databases: The maker lists PostgreSQL, HyperSQL, H2, Firebird, Apache Derby, Oracle 11g or later, Microsoft SQL Server, IBM Db2 LUW, and MySQL as specifically tested.
Additional databases: The maker lists Pivotal Greenplum, HP Vertica, MariaDB, Informix, and SQLite as reported to work but not tested.
Desktop platforms: The generic package includes Linux/Unix and macOS shell scripts plus a Windows launcher; the application should run on operating systems with a Java Runtime Environment.
Java requirement: Stable Build 132 requires Java 11 or later, and the next build is stated to require Java 21.
Spreadsheet support: Excel import/export and OpenOffice Calc import require the optional-libraries package, which the downloads page describes as approximately 30 MB.
SSH: The manual says SQL Workbench/J includes JSch to support SSH tunneling.
Support: The manual invites users to send feedback and problem reports to [email protected] and points users to an online forum.
License restriction: The modified Apache 2.0 license withholds use rights from listed governments and organizations directly related to them, and says their members may not download or use the software.
Warranty: The license provides the software as-is without warranties, and the disclaimer says to use it at the user's own risk.
Price from: Free

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Best SQL Query Tools in 2026#24 of 31

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sql-workbench.eu· checked 4 Oct 2026
sql-workbench.eu/databases.html· checked 4 Oct 2026
sql-workbench.eu/downloads.html· checked 4 Oct 2026
sql-workbench.eu/manual/information.html· checked 4 Oct 2026
sql-workbench.eu/manual/license.html· checked 4 Oct 2026
sql-workbench.eu/disclaimer.html· checked 4 Oct 2026