Aqua Data Studio

An enterprise database IDE from Idera for querying, modelling and visual analysis across 40+ platforms.

Visit Aqua Data Studio See 5 alternatives

Verified facts: 3 of 3
Alternatives ranked: 5
Approved reviews: 0
Visits sent from here: 0

About Aqua Data Studio

Aqua Data Studio is a long-established commercial database IDE, originally from AquaFold and now part of Idera. It supports more than 40 data platforms, from Oracle, SQL Server, Db2, Sybase and Teradata to PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Snowflake and Redshift, which makes it popular in large organisations with mixed estates. Besides a query analyser with autocomplete and execution plans, it includes visual editing of tables and data, schema and data compare, an entity-relationship modeller, import and export, a script automation engine and built-in visual analytics for charts and dashboards, plus AI assistance in recent versions. It runs on Windows, macOS and Linux. Licences are commercial, with a free trial and quotes or online orders; prices are aimed at business buyers rather than individuals. The interface is dense and Java-based, and smaller teams may find it more than they need, but its breadth across legacy and modern databases is hard to match.

Best for: Enterprises with many legacy and modern database platforms to support.

What works

Supports 40+ platforms including legacy enterprise databases
Modelling, compare and visual analytics in one tool
Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux

Why people leave

Expensive enterprise licensing
Dense, Java-based interface
Overkill for small teams

Top Aqua Data Studio alternatives

See all 5

1
DbVisualizer
Broad database support with a free edition and simpler pricing.
66.5
2
DBeaver
Free and open source, with enterprise editions for more platforms.
62.6
3
DataGrip
A modern IDE with excellent SQL tooling at a lower price.
59.6
4Ra
RazorSQL
Covers 40+ databases for a modest one-off price.
57.2
5
Navicat Premium
A polished multi-database tool with migration features.
55.3

Why people left Aqua Data Studio

In reviewers' own words, from reviews of the apps they moved to. These are their opinions, not ours.

No switching stories yet. If you moved away from Aqua Data Studio, review the app you switched to and tell us why.

Reviews

No approved reviews yet. How we verify reviewers

Write a review of Aqua Data Studio

Your rating of Aqua Data Studio

Name

Never shown publicly. A work email helps us verify you.

Title

Your review

What did you use it for, and what was good or bad? At least 40 characters.

Did you switch from another app?

Why did you leave it?

How can we verify you use it? (optional)

A GitHub username, your company domain, or say you can send a screenshot. Verified reviews count more.

I received money, credit or a gift for writing this review. (Incentivized reviews are shown but don't count toward rankings.)

By submitting, you confirm you're at least 16 and agree to our terms. Your name, rating, review and the date are published; your email isn't. See our privacy policy.

Aqua Data Studio: common questions

Is Aqua Data Studio free?

No, Aqua Data Studio is a paid product.

Is Aqua Data Studio open source?

No, Aqua Data Studio is not open source. Open-source alternatives include DBeaver.

What platforms does Aqua Data Studio run on?

Aqua Data Studio is available for Windows, macOS and Linux.

What are the best alternatives to Aqua Data Studio?

The highest-ranked Aqua Data Studio alternatives right now are DbVisualizer, DBeaver and DataGrip. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

See all 5 Aqua Data Studio alternatives

Aqua Data Studio facts

3 of 3 verified

Supported platforms: 40+ data sources; Checked Oct 25, 2026aquafold.com(opens source in a new tab); “Aqua Data Studio supports over 40 of the most popular data source platforms.”
Operating systems: Windows, macOS, Linux; Checked Oct 25, 2026aquafold.com(opens source in a new tab); “Read the Case Study → Aqua Data Studio supports over 40 of the most popular data source platforms on Windows, macOS, and Linux.”
Apple Silicon: Native since version 26.1; Checked Oct 25, 2026aquafold.com(opens source in a new tab); “Aqua Data Studio 26.1: Native Apple Silicon Support”