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Best Database Client Software in 2026

Database clients provide an interface for working with databases, queries, and results. Compared on database support, deployment, and data editing, these entries also differ in query history and visual query building. Consider SSH tunneling and result export formats in light of your connection and output needs, and check free-plan availability and paid starting prices. Outerbase Studio, DBeaver, and DbGate are among the software names shown, alongside MySQL and Beekeeper Studio. Weigh the listed database and query capabilities against the systems and tasks you need to handle.

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Research read 23 Sept 2026
How the order is worked out

1

Avidemux

Free plan Open source LinuxMacWeb+1

9.2 Free plan Visit site
2

Beekeeper Studio

Free plan Open source APIExtensionLinux+2

Beekeeper Studio combines SQL editing, table work, and schema exploration in a desktop app, with optional cloud and AI features on higher plans.

9.2 Free plan · paid from $9/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
3

DBeaver

Free plan Open source APIExtensionLinux+4

DBeaver offers a free desktop edition alongside paid editions and server products with different capabilities.

9.1 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
4

Outerbase Studio

Free plan Open source AndroidAPIExtension+6

Outerbase Studio offers database browsing and editing, SQL organization, and local-first workflows at no cost.

8.8 Free plan Visit site
5

Adminer

Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWeb

Adminer combines database administration and data editing in a single PHP file, with a broad range of database support.

7.5 Free plan Visit site
6

Database Workbench

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Database Workbench combines database design, SQL, data management, and testing tools, with additional connectivity and collaboration in higher editions.

7.4 Free plan Visit site
7

DataGrip

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

DataGrip brings database connections, SQL assistance, data editing, and query workflows together in a desktop IDE.

7.4 Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site
8

DB Browser for SQLite

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

DB Browser for SQLite combines record editing, SQL queries, and import or export tools at no cost. Check the download options for your system, especially if you need a portable ARM64 Windows package.

7.4 Free plan Visit site
9

DbGate

Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2

DbGate combines database browsing, querying, import/export and visualization features, with options for individual and team use.

7.4 Free plan · paid from $12/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
10

dotConnect

Free plan APILinuxMac+1

Choose dotConnect if your .NET application needs direct database or cloud connections alongside ADO.NET features and Visual Studio tooling.

7.4 Free plan · paid from $219.95 · 30-day trial Visit site
11

DuckDB UI

Free plan ExtensionLinuxMac+3

DuckDB UI provides notebook and data-exploration tools while keeping default queries local. Check the database and platform limitations before using it.

7.4 Free plan Visit site
12

dbForge Studio for PostgreSQL

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

The free Express edition provides a starting point, while Standard and Professional add paid options.

7.3 Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site
13

dbFront

Free plan Self-hostedWebWindows

dbFront combines database access and editing with reporting, workflow actions, and access controls. Check the plan limits and deployment fit against your team’s needs.

7.3 Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site
14

KEXI

Free plan AndroidLinuxMac+1

Choose KEXI if you need a free visual database builder with support for several database systems, import and export tools, and forms and reports.

7.3 Free plan Visit site
15

DbVisualizer

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

DbVisualizer offers a free desktop edition alongside Pro licenses, with broad JDBC connectivity and database tools.

7.2 Free plan · paid from $199/user/yr · 21-day trial Visit site
16

Execute Query

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Execute Query covers core database browsing and editing tasks across three desktop platforms. Its listed last update is old, so users should weigh that detail when considering it.

7.2 Free plan Visit site
17

HeidiSQL

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

HeidiSQL offers broad database support and data export options at no cost.

7.2 Free plan Visit site
18

JXplorer

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Choose JXplorer if you need a free desktop tool for searching and editing LDAP directories across Linux, macOS, or Windows.

7.2 Free plan · paid from $10 Visit site
19

MySQL

Free plan APILinuxMac+2

7.2 Free plan Visit site
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pgAdmin

Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2

pgAdmin provides broad graphical tools for PostgreSQL work, from queries and object editing to maintenance and monitoring.

7.2 Free plan Visit site
21

Database Browser

Free plan Web

Database Browser connects database queries and spreadsheet workflows, with scheduling and alerts for recurring work.

7.1 Free plan · paid from $9/mo Visit site
22

mycli

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

mycli brings useful SQL editing, history, and output options to a free command-line client for several MySQL-compatible systems.

7.1 Free plan Visit site
23

Navicat Premium

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Pick Navicat Premium when one desktop application must cover many databases and a broad set of development, migration, maintenance, and collaboration tasks.

7.1 Free plan · paid from $1,299 · 14-day trial Visit site
24

Pgweb

Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2

Pgweb combines SQL work, session management, exports, and connection controls in a free PostgreSQL-focused interface.

7.1 Free plan Visit site
25

Redis Insight

Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2

Redis Insight brings Redis data browsing, command work, and analysis into a free GUI and CLI tool. Check the Docker-only API availability and SSPLv1 licensing if those affect your deployment.

7.1 Free plan Visit site

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