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DB Browser for SQLite

A free, open-source visual tool for creating, browsing and editing SQLite and SQLCipher databases.

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About DB Browser for SQLite

DB Browser for SQLite, often shortened to DB4S, is a free desktop app for working with SQLite database files. It gives a spreadsheet-like view of tables for browsing, sorting, searching and editing records, along with wizards to create and modify tables and indexes, import and export CSV and SQL dumps, and a SQL tab for running queries with syntax highlighting. It also opens SQLCipher-encrypted databases, which makes it useful for inspecting app data on mobile projects. It is aimed at people who need to look inside or build a SQLite database without learning the command-line shell, as well as developers who want a quick viewer. It runs on Windows, macOS and most Linux and Unix systems, and is dual-licensed under the Mozilla Public License 2.0 and GPL v3. Development is volunteer-driven, so releases are infrequent and the interface is plain, and it only works with SQLite.

Best for: Anyone who needs to open, inspect or build a SQLite file without the command line.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Free and open source
  • Spreadsheet-style editing that non-developers can use
  • Opens SQLCipher-encrypted databases

Why people leave

  • SQLite only
  • Infrequent releases
  • Plain interface

Top DB Browser for SQLite alternatives

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  1. 1Letos (formerly SQLiteStudio) logo
    Letos (formerly SQLiteStudio)

    Another free, open-source SQLite manager with a portable build and plugins.

    66.5
  2. 2TablePlus logo
    TablePlus

    A polished multi-database client that opens SQLite files too.

    62.6
  3. 3DBeaver logo
    DBeaver

    Free, handles SQLite alongside server databases.

    59.6
  4. 4Harlequin logo
    Harlequin

    A terminal SQL IDE that works well with SQLite and DuckDB files.

    57.2
  5. 5Beekeeper Studio logo
    Beekeeper Studio

    A clean cross-platform client with good SQLite support.

    55.3

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DB Browser for SQLite: common questions

Is DB Browser for SQLite free?

Yes. DB Browser for SQLite is free, open-source software.

Is DB Browser for SQLite open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at sqlitebrowser/sqlitebrowser.

What platforms does DB Browser for SQLite run on?

DB Browser for SQLite is available for Windows, macOS and Linux.

What are the best alternatives to DB Browser for SQLite?

The highest-ranked DB Browser for SQLite alternatives right now are Letos (formerly SQLiteStudio), TablePlus and DBeaver. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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