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Best Database Client Software in 2026

A database client can help you connect to databases, work with data, and review query results. Compared on database support and deployment, these options can also be evaluated for data editing, query history, and visual query building. Check SSH tunneling and result export formats against your connection and output needs, and consider the free plan and paid-from price as well. MySQL, DBeaver, and DbGate are among…

53 appsSorted 25 Oct 2026How we rank

18.5

Outerbase Studio

Outerbase Studio is a free, open-source database GUI client focused on local-first development.

Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSWeb

From $9 a month

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28.2

DBeaver

DBeaver is a database management tool with a free, open-source Community edition and paid editions for individual and enterprise use.

Free planOpen sourceWebAPIExtension

From $113 a year

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38.0

Beekeeper Studio

Beekeeper Studio is an open source SQL client and database manager for Linux, macOS, and Windows.

Free planOpen sourceAPIExtensionLinux

From $18 a month

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MySQL
MySQL is an open-source database for web, e-commerce, SaaS, and online transaction processing applications.
Free planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
7.9Free plan
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Database Workbench
Database Workbench is a desktop database IDE for designing, implementing, documenting, and maintaining databases.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows
7.5€199 one-time
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dbForge Studio for PostgreSQL
dbForge Studio for PostgreSQL is an IDE for PostgreSQL development, management, data analysis, and reporting.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows
7.5From $89.95 a year
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dotConnect
dotConnect is a suite of ADO.NET data providers for .NET applications and websites that need direct access to databases and cloud services.
Free planAPILinuxmacOSWindows
7.4$219.95 one-time
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Avidemux
Free planOpen sourceWebLinuxmacOSWindows
7.3Free plan
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CloudBeaver
CloudBeaver Enterprise is a browser-based application for managing multiple data sources from one interface.
Free planWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
7.1From $1,025 a year
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DbGate
DbGate is a client and manager for SQL and NoSQL databases, available as desktop software and through web deployment.
Free planWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
7.1From $3.90 a month
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Valentina Studio
Valentina Studio is a desktop database management and development tool for SQL and NoSQL workflows.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows
6.9$79.99 one-time
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DataGrip
DataGrip is a desktop IDE for working with relational and NoSQL databases on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows
6.8From $10.90 a month
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dbFront
dbFront connects to an existing database and generates a web application that teams can use to access, search, and update its data.
Free planWebSelf-hostedWindows
6.8$249 one-time
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DbVisualizer
DbVisualizer is a desktop database client for working with databases through JDBC drivers.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows
6.8From $199 a year
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Navicat Premium
Navicat Premium is a desktop application for developing and managing databases through one interface.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows
6.8$1,299 one-time
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SQLPro Studio
SQLPro Studio is a native database management application for querying and managing relational databases.
Free planAndroidiOSmacOSWindows
6.8Free plan
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DuckDB UI
DuckDB UI is a browser-based interface for working with a local DuckDB instance, added through the ui extension.
Free planWebExtensionLinuxmacOS
6.7Free plan
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JXplorer
JXplorer is a desktop LDAP browser and editor for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows
6.7$10 one-time
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Redis Insight
Redis Insight is a free developer tool for working with Redis through a graphical interface and command line.
Free planWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
6.7Free plan
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TablePlus
TablePlus is a native graphical interface for managing relational databases, including PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, SQLite, and other listed systems.
iOSLinuxmacOSWindows
6.7$79 one-time
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Datazenit
WebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
6.6$49 one-time
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Postico 2
Free planmacOS
6.6$29 one-time
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Database Browser
Free planWeb
6.5From $9 a month
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KEXI
KEXI is a visual database application builder for organizing and editing data, and for creating forms and reports.
Free planAndroidLinuxmacOSWindows
6.5Free plan
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RazorSQL
LinuxmacOSWindows
6.5$122 one-time
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