DataGrip alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave DataGrip: commercial use requires a subscription, and heavy on memory, with a learning curve. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces DataGrip, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. DBeaver currently ranks first.
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Best DataGrip alternative for most people
DBeaverFree and open source for any use, with similar database coverage.
Best DataGrip alternative for a free option
DBeaverFree and open source for any use, with similar database coverage.
Best DataGrip alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
DBCodeBrings a database IDE into VS Code or Cursor at a lower price.
Best DataGrip alternative for open source
Beekeeper StudioSimpler, friendlier interface with an open-source edition.
Best DataGrip alternative for Windows
DbVisualizerCross-platform universal client with a perpetual licence model.
Best DataGrip alternative for Linux
DBeaverFree and open source for any use, with similar database coverage.
DataGrip alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to DataGrip?
DBeaver ranks first right now. Free and open source for any use, with similar database coverage. DBCode and TablePlus follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to DataGrip?
Yes. DBeaver (open source), DBCode (free plan + paid), TablePlus (free plan + paid) and DbVisualizer (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to DataGrip?
Yes: DBeaver and Beekeeper Studio.
Which DataGrip alternatives work on Linux?
DBeaver, DBCode, TablePlus, DbVisualizer and Beekeeper Studio run on Linux.
Why do people switch from DataGrip?
The complaints we hear most: commercial use requires a subscription; heavy on memory, with a learning curve; interface can feel overwhelming for quick lookups.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces DataGrip, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.