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Best Database Management Software in 2026

Database management software helps you work with databases through desktop, web, self-hosted, or API tools. This list is for people comparing ways to manage database work on macOS, Windows, or Linux.

  1. 1

    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
  2. 2

    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
  3. 3

    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
  4. 4

    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
  5. 5

    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
  6. 6

    HeidiSQL

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

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

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
  7. 7

    MySQL

    Free plan APILinuxMac+2
    7.2 Free plan Visit site
  8. 8

    pgAdmin

    Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2

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

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
  9. 9

    TablePlus

    Free plan iPhoneLinuxMac+1

    TablePlus combines broad database support with inline editing and a feature-rich SQL editor.

    6.9 Free plan · paid from $79/user Visit site
  10. 10

    Aqua Data Studio

    Free trial LinuxMacWindows

    Aqua Data Studio combines broad database connectivity with querying, modeling, visualization, and administration tools.

    6.5 From $499/user/yr · 14-day trial Visit site
  11. 11

    Oracle SQL Developer

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    Oracle SQL Developer offers a free desktop toolkit with multiple database connections and practical query, editing, history, tunneling, and export features.

    6.4 Free plan Visit site
  12. 12

    SQLPro Studio

    Free trial AndroidiPhoneMac+1

    SQLPro Studio offers broad database support alongside query editing, table management, and several export formats.

    5.9 7-day trial Visit site
  13. 13

    SQLyog

    Free trial LinuxMacWindows

    Choose SQLyog if you need a desktop interface for MySQL or MariaDB administration with visual query tools, synchronization, and scheduled backups.

    5.7 From $299/user · 14-day trial Visit site

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Compare the platform you need, free-plan limits, trial length, and paid pricing. If reading or changing code matters, check the open-source licence for the tool you choose.

Questions

Which database tools have a free plan?

Beekeeper Studio, DataGrip, DBeaver, DbGate, DbVisualizer, HeidiSQL, MySQL, Oracle SQL Developer, and pgAdmin list a free plan.

Which tools offer a free trial?

Aqua Data Studio, Beekeeper Studio, DBeaver, DbGate, DbVisualizer, DataGrip, SQLPro Studio, and SQLyog list free trials of 7 to 30 days.

Are any database tools free without a trial?

HeidiSQL, MySQL, Oracle SQL Developer, and pgAdmin list a free plan without a trial length in the provided pricing notes.

What platforms should I compare?

The listed tools run on macOS, Windows, Linux, self-hosted setups, the web, or through an API. Check the platform details for the tool you want.

What should I check before using open-source code?

Read the tool's open-source licence and confirm that its permissions and conditions fit how you plan to use or modify the code.

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