KEXI
KEXI is a visual database application builder for organizing and editing data, and for creating forms and reports.
What KEXI is
KEXI is a visual database application builder for organizing and editing data, and for creating forms and reports. Its tools include designers for tables and queries, an SQL editor, interactive forms, and a report designer. SQLite is the default database, with direct support for MySQL, MariaDB, and PostgreSQL. An assistant can import Microsoft Access data, and tools move data between KEXI files and MySQL or PostgreSQL. CSV files and clipboard data can be imported with configurable delimiters, headers, and data types; output can be exported as CSV, copied to the clipboard, or saved as PDF or web pages. Locked-Down User Mode disables design features for users without special permissions, helping protect database structures and reports from changes. KEXI is free and open source under LGPL version 2. The maker says it requires no registration or internet connection and does not access or transmit user data. The download page identifies version 3.2.0, released April 9, 2019, and provides GPG signatures to verify downloads. Minimum requirements include Windows 8.1 or later or Linux, a 64-bit processor, and 1 GB RAM.
Good
- Free and open source under LGPL version 2.
- Supports SQLite, MySQL, MariaDB, and PostgreSQL.
- Includes visual table and query designers.
- Imports CSV and clipboard data.
- Offers locked-down mode for design permissions.
Watch out
- Listed version 3.2.0 dates to April 9, 2019.
- Minimum requirements specify Windows 8.1 or Linux.
Who it suits
KEXI may suit people who need to create database forms and reports, edit data, or build queries across supported database systems. Its import tools may be useful to users bringing in Microsoft Access or CSV data.
Verdict
KEXI brings database design, editing, import, and export tools into a free desktop application. Its listed release is from 2019, so users should check the project’s download information before choosing it.
Plans and prices
From KEXI's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| KEXI | Free | Free and open source; LGPL version 2; no paid plan stated |
The facts
Each one read from KEXI's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- CSV
- KEXI imports CSV files or clipboard data with configurable delimiters, headers, and data types, and exports to CSV or clipboard.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Database options
- KEXI uses SQLite by default and directly supports MySQL, MariaDB, and PostgreSQL.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Design tools
- It includes visual designers for tables and queries, an SQL editor, interactive forms, and a report designer.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Download integrity
- The download page provides GPG signatures so users can verify download integrity.checked 9 Oct 2026
- License
- KEXI is contributor-owned free and open-source software under LGPL version 2, and the maker says projects created with it remain the user's property.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Migration
- KEXI includes an assistant to import data from Microsoft Access and tools to move data between KEXI files and MySQL or PostgreSQL databases.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The maker says KEXI requires no registration or internet connection and does not access, collect, use, share, or transmit personal information or user data.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Release status
- The download page identifies version 3.2.0, released on April 9, 2019.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Security controls
- Locked-Down User Mode disables design features for users without special permissions, helping prevent changes to database structures and reports.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The project points users to documentation, FAQs, tutorials, community discussions, and Bugzilla; it asks users not to email developers directly for support.checked 9 Oct 2026
- System requirements
- The listed minimum requirements are Windows 8.1 or higher or Linux, a 64-bit processor, and 1 GB RAM.checked 9 Oct 2026
- What it does
- KEXI is a visual database apps builder for organizing, editing, and managing data, and creating forms and reports.checked 9 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2002checked 28 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Platforms
- The download page lists Windows and macOS installers, Linux availability through distributions, and Android builds; it says iPads and iPhones are not supported.checked 9 Oct 2026
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