DBeaver
8.2#2 in database client softwareFrom $113 a yearFree planWebAPIExtensionLinux
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dotConnect
7.4#7 in database client software$219.95 one-timeFree planAPILinuxmacOSWindows
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| Fact | DBeaver | dotConnect |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud integrations | PRO provides native AWS, Google Cloud and Azure support plus cloud-database and cloud-storage connectivity. | The product page lists Adobe Commerce, BigCommerce, Dynamics 365, FreshBooks, Magento, Mailchimp, QuickBooks Online, Salesforce, SugarCRM and Zoho services as supported sources. |
| Database coverage | DBeaver supports more than 100 database drivers and can connect to databases that expose JDBC or ODBC drivers. | The Universal provider lists SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, DB2, InterBase, Microsoft Access and Firebird connectivity. |
| Documentation depth | The documentation site covers Community and PRO products, installation, security, drivers, APIs, deployment and release notes. | Devart provides guides, API references, tutorials, samples, HTML Help and Visual Studio-integrated documentation. |
| Founded | 2017 | 1997 |
DBeaver plans
- CommunityFree
- DBeaver CommunityFree
- Lite monthly$12 a month
- DBeaver Lite Monthly Subscription$12 a month
- Enterprise Edition Monthly Subscription$26 a month
- Enterprise monthly$26 a month
dotConnect plans
- dotConnect ExpressFree
- ExpressFree
- dotConnect for SQL Server — Developer$219.95, paid once
- Professional Single$219.95, paid once
- dotConnect Universal Developer$269.95, paid once
- dotConnect Universal — Developer$269.95, paid once
Pick DBeaver if…
DBeaver suits people who need to work with databases and data sources through desktop tools, or teams seeking server-based or cloud database workflows. Community is a free option for personal projects; paid editions offer additional product capabilities and support.
Pick dotConnect if…
dotConnect suits .NET developers who need database or cloud-service connectivity and ADO.NET tools. The free Express edition is limited to .NET Framework; the full product has a 30-day trial.