RazorSQL

A long-running SQL query tool and database browser tested with more than 40 databases.

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Alternatives ranked: 4
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About RazorSQL

RazorSQL is a commercial SQL client from Richardson Software that has been around since the mid-2000s. It connects through JDBC or ODBC and has been tested with over 40 databases, from mainstream ones like PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle and SQLite to less common systems such as Informix, Teradata, Vertica, kdb+, Cassandra, DynamoDB and DuckDB. It combines a database browser for schemas, tables, keys, views and procedures, a SQL editor with syntax highlighting for many languages, query builders, import and export tools, table comparison and editing, and a built-in HSQLDB database. It runs on Windows, macOS, Linux and Solaris. RazorSQL is sold as a perpetual licence per user with a period of updates, and offers a free trial. The Java interface looks old-fashioned and the SQL editing is less sophisticated than modern IDEs, but its broad support for obscure databases makes it a practical tool to keep around.

Best for: People who need to query unusual or legacy databases from one inexpensive tool.

What works

Tested with 40+ databases, including niche ones
Connects via JDBC or ODBC
Perpetual licence

Why people leave

Old-fashioned Java interface
Less advanced SQL completion than modern IDEs
Small vendor

Top RazorSQL alternatives

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1
DBeaver
Free and open source with similarly broad JDBC-based database support.
66.5
2
DbVisualizer
A more modern universal client with a free edition.
62.6
3
Aqua Data Studio
An enterprise IDE with modelling and analytics for many platforms.
59.6
4
DataGrip
Much stronger SQL editing for mainstream databases.
57.2

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RazorSQL: common questions

Is RazorSQL free?

No, RazorSQL is a paid product.

Is RazorSQL open source?

No, RazorSQL is not open source. Open-source alternatives include DBeaver.

What platforms does RazorSQL run on?

RazorSQL is available for Windows, macOS and Linux.

What are the best alternatives to RazorSQL?

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

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RazorSQL facts

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Supported databases: Tested on 40+; Checked Oct 25, 2026razorsql.com(opens source in a new tab); “RazorSQL has been tested on over 40 databases”
Connectivity: JDBC or ODBC; Checked Oct 25, 2026razorsql.com(opens source in a new tab); “RazorSQL has been tested on over 40 databases, can connect to databases via either JDBC or ODBC”
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Solaris; Checked Oct 25, 2026razorsql.com(opens source in a new tab); “for Windows, macOS, Mac OS X, Linux, and Solaris.”