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CloudBeaver alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave CloudBeaver: needs to be deployed and secured yourself, and fewer features than DBeaver desktop. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces CloudBeaver, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. DbGate currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1DbGate logoDbGateFree plan + paidYesWindows, macOS, Linux +25 of 566.5
2Adminer logoAdminerOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 462.6
3phpMyAdmin logophpMyAdminOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 459.6
4pgweb logopgwebOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted, macOS +23 of 355.3
  1. DbGate logo

    1. DbGateTop pick

    Best for: Developers and teams who want one free client for SQL, MongoDB and Redis, on desktop or web

    Free plan + paidOpen sourceSelf-hostableWindows, macOS, Linux, Web, Self-hosted

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from CloudBeaver

    Open source and can be self-hosted as a web app, with MongoDB and Redis included.

    Pros

    • Covers SQL databases, MongoDB and Redis
    • Runs as a desktop app or self-hosted web app
    • Open-source Community edition

    Cons

    • Busy interface
    • Data compare and AI tools are Premium-only
    • Smaller company and community than DBeaver
    Visit DbGate Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is DbGate a good CloudBeaver alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    License
    GPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Deployment
    Desktop or web application
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium price
    $12/month or $120/year
    Checked Oct 25, 2026dbgate.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    30 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026dbgate.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Community, open source
    Checked Oct 25, 2026dbgate.io(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Adminer logo

    2. Adminer

    Best for: Developers who need quick browser access to a database on a PHP server

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from CloudBeaver

    A single PHP file for quick web access to a database.

    Pros

    • One PHP file, nothing to install
    • Works with MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, SQL Server and Oracle
    • Free for any use

    Cons

    • Needs a PHP web server
    • Exposes your database if not locked down
    • Basic interface compared with desktop clients
    Visit Adminer Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Adminer a good CloudBeaver alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    Apache License or GPL 2
    Checked Oct 25, 2026adminer.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Format
    Single PHP file
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Supported databases
    MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, SQLite, MS SQL, Oracle
    Checked Oct 25, 2026adminer.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Security
    Top development priority
    Checked Oct 25, 2026adminer.org(opens source in a new tab)
  3. phpMyAdmin logo

    3. phpMyAdmin

    Best for: Site owners and hosts who manage MySQL or MariaDB through a browser

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from CloudBeaver

    The standard web tool if you only need MySQL or MariaDB.

    Pros

    • Free, open source and available on almost every web host
    • Covers most MySQL and MariaDB administration
    • Translated into many languages

    Cons

    • MySQL and MariaDB only
    • Web exposure makes it an attack target
    • Dated interface
    Visit phpMyAdmin Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is phpMyAdmin a good CloudBeaver alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    GPL-2.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Purpose
    Web admin for MySQL and MariaDB
    Checked Oct 25, 2026phpmyadmin.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Price
    Free
    Checked Oct 25, 2026phpmyadmin.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Languages
    98 translations
    Checked Oct 25, 2026phpmyadmin.net(opens source in a new tab)
  4. pgweb logo

    4. pgweb

    Best for: Developers who need quick browser access to a Postgres database

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted, macOS, Linux, Windows

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from CloudBeaver

    A minimal web explorer for PostgreSQL in a single binary.

    Pros

    • Single binary, no dependencies
    • Runs locally or on a server
    • Free and MIT-licensed

    Cons

    • PostgreSQL only
    • Minimal features, no data editing grid
    • Needs securing if exposed on a network
    Visit pgweb Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is pgweb a good CloudBeaver alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Type
    Web-based PostgreSQL explorer
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Mac, Linux, Windows
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best CloudBeaver alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

DbGate logo

Best CloudBeaver alternative for most people

DbGate

Open source and can be self-hosted as a web app, with MongoDB and Redis included.

Adminer logo

Best CloudBeaver alternative for a free option

Adminer

A single PHP file for quick web access to a database.

DbGate logo

Best CloudBeaver alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

DbGate

Open source and can be self-hosted as a web app, with MongoDB and Redis included.

phpMyAdmin logo

Best CloudBeaver alternative for open source

phpMyAdmin

The standard web tool if you only need MySQL or MariaDB.

pgweb logo

Best CloudBeaver alternative for self-hosting

pgweb

A minimal web explorer for PostgreSQL in a single binary.

DBeaver logo

Best CloudBeaver alternative for Mac

DBeaver

The desktop app from the same company, with more features.

DbGate logo

Best CloudBeaver alternative for Windows

DbGate

Open source and can be self-hosted as a web app, with MongoDB and Redis included.

DbGate logo

Best CloudBeaver alternative for Linux

DbGate

Open source and can be self-hosted as a web app, with MongoDB and Redis included.

DbGate logo

Best CloudBeaver alternative for working in the browser

DbGate

Open source and can be self-hosted as a web app, with MongoDB and Redis included.

CloudBeaver alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to CloudBeaver?

DbGate ranks first right now. Open source and can be self-hosted as a web app, with MongoDB and Redis included. Adminer and phpMyAdmin follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to CloudBeaver?

Yes. DbGate (free plan + paid), Adminer (open source), phpMyAdmin (open source) and DBeaver (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to CloudBeaver?

Yes: DbGate, Adminer, phpMyAdmin and DBeaver, plus 1 more in the list above. DbGate, Adminer and phpMyAdmin can also be self-hosted.

Which CloudBeaver alternatives work on Linux?

DbGate, DBeaver and pgweb run on Linux.

Why do people switch from CloudBeaver?

The complaints we hear most: needs to be deployed and secured yourself; fewer features than DBeaver desktop; noSQL and SSO need the paid Enterprise edition.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces CloudBeaver, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.