Beekeeper Studio
8.1#3 in database client softwareFrom $18 a monthFree planAPIExtensionLinuxmacOS
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Sequel Ace
5.7#44 in database client softwareFree planFree planmacOS
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| Fact | Beekeeper Studio | Sequel Ace |
|---|---|---|
| Connections | The features page lists SSL connections and SSH tunnels, while the Business plan comparison includes Kerberos, Windows authentication, Amazon IAM, and Azure EntraID database connections. | Sequel Ace supports MySQL URLs, including Socket, SSH, and AWS IAM query parameters. |
| Database support | The site lists support for databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB, Snowflake, Redis, and BigQuery, with availability varying by plan. | The site lists support for MySQL 5.7 or later and MariaDB 10.0 or later. |
Beekeeper Studio plans
- CommunityFree
- Indie$18 a month
- Professional$28 a month
- Business$35 a month
- Enterprise$4,999 a month
Sequel Ace plans
- Sequel AceFree
Pick Beekeeper Studio if…
It suits people who manage or query databases from a desktop computer. Community is intended for individuals, nonprofits, and organizations under the stated size thresholds; teams can consider paid plans with cloud workspaces.
Pick Sequel Ace if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.