Beekeeper Studio alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Beekeeper Studio: import/export and some editing features are paid, and fewer databases and admin tools than DBeaver. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Beekeeper Studio, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. TablePlus currently ranks first.
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Best Beekeeper Studio alternative for most people
TablePlusSimilarly clean and fast, sold as a one-time licence instead of a subscription.
Best Beekeeper Studio alternative for a free option
DBeaverFree for far more databases and features, with a busier interface.
Best Beekeeper Studio alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
DbGateOpen source with MongoDB and Redis support and a web version.
Best Beekeeper Studio alternative for open source
Antares SQLA fully free, open-source alternative with a modern look.
Best Beekeeper Studio alternative for self-hosting
DbGateOpen source with MongoDB and Redis support and a web version.
Best Beekeeper Studio alternative for Mac
DataGripDeeper SQL editing and refactoring for heavy SQL work.
Best Beekeeper Studio alternative for Windows
TablePlusSimilarly clean and fast, sold as a one-time licence instead of a subscription.
Best Beekeeper Studio alternative for Linux
TablePlusSimilarly clean and fast, sold as a one-time licence instead of a subscription.
Best Beekeeper Studio alternative for working in the browser
DbGateOpen source with MongoDB and Redis support and a web version.
Beekeeper Studio alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Beekeeper Studio?
TablePlus ranks first right now. Similarly clean and fast, sold as a one-time licence instead of a subscription. DBeaver and DbGate follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Beekeeper Studio?
Yes. TablePlus (free plan + paid), DBeaver (open source), DbGate (free plan + paid) and Antares SQL (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Beekeeper Studio?
Yes: DBeaver, DbGate and Antares SQL. DbGate can also be self-hosted.
Which Beekeeper Studio alternatives work on Linux?
TablePlus, DBeaver, DbGate, Antares SQL and DataGrip run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Beekeeper Studio?
The complaints we hear most: import/export and some editing features are paid; fewer databases and admin tools than DBeaver; subscription pricing for the full feature set.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Beekeeper Studio, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.