DBeaver
8.3#2 in database client softwareFrom $113 a yearFree planWebAPIExtensionLinux
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Sequel Ace
5.7#44 in database client softwareFree planFree planmacOS
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| Fact | DBeaver | Sequel Ace |
|---|---|---|
| Database support | DBeaver Community supports databases with a JDBC driver and can handle external data sources that may not have one. | The site lists support for MySQL 5.7 or later and MariaDB 10.0 or later. |
| Integrations | DBeaver lists integrations with Git, Liquibase, Tableau, office tools, and AI platforms including OpenAI, Amazon Bedrock, Anthropic Claude, Ollama, GitHub Copilot, and Google Gemini. | The getting-started page links to an MCP Server guide for AI agent integration. |
| Purpose | DBeaver Community is a free, open-source database management tool, and the company offers products for database management from open-source tools to enterprise software. | Sequel Ace is a database management application for working with MySQL and MariaDB databases on macOS. |
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
Sequel Ace plans
- Sequel AceFree
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 Sequel Ace if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.