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Avidemux vs Outerbase Studio
Both stand on database client software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source LinuxMacWeb+1
Visit Avidemux 
Free plan Open source AndroidAPIExtension+6
Outerbase Studio offers database browsing and editing, SQL organization, and local-first workflows at no cost. Check the distinction between Studio and the cloud platform, and note that self-hosting is limited to Enterprise customers.
Visit Outerbase StudioThe facts
| Avidemux | Outerbase Studio | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Hobby: $9 a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | avidemux.sourceforge.net | outerbase.com |
| On database client software | #1 of 53 | #4 of 53 |
Avidemux: what it does well
Outerbase Studio: what it does well
- Free, open-source database GUI client.
- Supports LibSQL, SQLite, Postgres, and MySQL.
- Rows can be added, filtered, and edited.
- SQL files can be organized into folders.
- Desktop downloads are listed for Mac and Windows.
What to know first
- Self-hosting is currently limited to Enterprise customers.
- Collaboration, AI queries, and visualization are cloud-platform features.
- Notebooks are marked “Releasing early 2025.”
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