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Hex vs SQuirreL SQL Client
Both stand on sql query tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Hex brings notebooks, data connections, app building, and conversational tools into one hosted platform. The free Community plan has a five-app publishing limit; larger plans raise that limit, with Team adding unlimited published apps.
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SQuirreL combines SQL editing, table browsing, and plugin extensions in a free desktop client. Check driver availability and the Java requirement before installing.
Visit SQuirreL SQL ClientThe facts
| Hex | SQuirreL SQL Client | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Professional: $36 per editor a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Hex | Not published |
| Website | hex.tech | squirrel-sql.sourceforge.io |
| On sql query tools | #11 of 31 | #15 of 31 |
Hex: what it does well
- Supports SQL, Python, and R.
- Offers real-time collaboration and version history.
- Integrates with Airflow, Dagster, and dbt.
- Community plan is free.
- Team includes unlimited published apps.
What to know first
- Community and Professional cap published apps at five.
- Professional costs $36 a month per Editor.
- Team costs $75 a month per Editor.
SQuirreL SQL Client: what it does well
- SQL editor completes database objects and terms.
- Can generate JOIN syntax from foreign keys.
- Query results support single-table row editing.
- Repository plugins are included in the installer.
- Results can be exported to Microsoft Excel.
What to know first
- Most database drivers must be obtained separately.
- Version 5.1.0 requires Java 17 or newer.
- Mailing list posting requires a subscription.
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