97 tools · 52 open-source · 45 SaaS
The best database tools. Ranked by real activity.
The top-ranked open-source database tool on Enlisted is NocoDB (65k GitHub stars), followed by DBeaver and drawDB. Among SaaS products, other tools on Enlisted are most often compared with Navicat, DataGrip and TablePlus.
Enlisted lists 97 database tools: 52 open source and 45 SaaS. 21 of the open-source ones can be self-hosted on your own server or computer. The most common open-source licences here are Apache-2.0 (13 tools), AGPL-3.0 (6) and MIT (6). The open-source ones are most often listed as alternatives to Navicat, TablePlus and DataGrip.
Last updated October 3, 2026 · ranked by GitHub stars, growth and recent commits
The top 48 of 97 database tools
NocoDB
Database Tools
🔥 🔥 🔥 A Free & Self-hostable Airtable Alternative
OSSvs Airtable★ 65k
DBeaver
Database Tools
Free universal database tool and SQL client
Apache-2.0vs DataGrip★ 52k
drawDB
Database Tools
Free, simple, and intuitive online database diagram editor and SQL generator.
AGPL-3.0vs dbdiagram.io★ 40k
Chat2DB
Database Tools
Chat2DB is a free, cross-platform, local-first database client and SQL workspace for devel
OSSvs DataGrip★ 28k
DB Browser for SQLite
Database Tools
Official home of the DB Browser for SQLite (DB4S) project. Previously known as "SQLite Dat
OSSvs TablePlus★ 25k
Dbx
Database Tools
25 MB lightweight cross-platform database client for 100+ databases, including MySQL, Post
Apache-2.0vs DataGrip★ 24k
Beekeeper Studio
Database Tools
Modern and easy to use SQL client for MySQL, Postgres, SQLite, SQL Server, and more. Linux
OSSvs DataGrip★ 24k
ChartDB
Database Tools
Database diagrams editor that allows you to visualize and design your DB with a single que
AGPL-3.0vs dbdiagram.io★ 23k
Teable
Database Tools
✨ AI Spreadsheet for Business
OSSvs Airtable★ 22k
MCP Toolbox
AI Infrastructure
MCP Toolbox for Databases is an open source MCP server for databases.
Apache-2.0vs Connect★ 17k
AITable
Database Tools
AITable.ai simplifies workflow automation with a visual database; connects to 6,000+ apps
AGPL-3.0vs Airtable★ 16kAnother Redis Desktop Manager
Database Tools
🚀🚀🚀A faster, better and more stable Redis desktop manager [GUI client], compatible with
MITvs TablePlus★ 35k
Pgcli
Database Tools
Postgres CLI with autocompletion and syntax highlighting
BSD-3-Clause★ 13k
Grist
Database Tools
Grist is the evolution of spreadsheets.
Apache-2.0vs Airtable★ 12k
Mycli
Database Tools
Rich MySQL Terminal Client with AutoCompletion, Syntax Highlighting, and Dataframes
BSD-3-Clause★ 12k
Datasette
BI & Dashboards
An open source multi-tool for exploring and publishing data
Apache-2.0★ 11k
Goose
Database Tools
A database migration tool. Supports SQL migrations and Go functions.
OSS★ 12k
Flyway
Database Tools
Flyway by Redgate • Database Migrations Made Easy.
Apache-2.0★ 10k
RedisInsight
Database Tools
Redis GUI by Redis
OSSvs TablePlus★ 8.9k
Databasus
Database Tools
Free and open source tool for PostgreSQL scheduled backups (with MySQL and MongoDB support
Apache-2.0★ 8.7kAdminer
Database Tools
Database management in a single PHP file
OSSvs DataGrip★ 7.9k
phpMyAdmin
Database Tools
A web interface for MySQL and MariaDB
GPL-2.0vs Navicat★ 7.9k
Sequel Ace
Database Tools
MySQL/MariaDB database management for macOS
OSSvs TablePlus★ 7.5k
DbGate
Database Tools
Database manager for MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MongoDB, SQLite and others. Runs under
GPL-3.0vs DataGrip★ 7.3k
Letos
Database Tools
A free, open source, multi-platform SQLite database manager.
OSSvs Navicat★ 6.8k
Pgloader
Database Tools
Migrate to PostgreSQL in a single command!
OSS★ 6.5k
Harlequin
Database Tools
The SQL IDE for Your Terminal. Now with hsql, your agent's favorite sql client.
MITvs DataGrip★ 6.4k
TablePro
Database Tools
Free and open source database client built natively for developers
AGPL-3.0vs TablePlus★ 6.2k
Baserow
Database Tools
Build databases, automations, apps & agents with AI — no code. Open source platform avail
OSSvs Airtable★ 6.1k
Liquibase
Database Tools
Main Liquibase Source
OSS★ 5.6k
CloudBeaver
Database Tools
Cloud Database Manager
Apache-2.0vs DataGrip★ 5.2k
Liam ERD
Database Tools
Automatically generates beautiful and easy-to-read ER diagrams from your database.
Apache-2.0vs dbdiagram.io★ 5.1k
Mathesar
Database Tools
An intuitive spreadsheet-like interface that lets users of all technical skill levels view
GPL-3.0vs Airtable★ 5.1k
WhoDB
Database Tools
Where data access meets operational intelligence
Apache-2.0vs TablePlus★ 5k
pgBackRest
Database Tools
Reliable PostgreSQL Backup & Restore
OSS★ 4.4k
pgAdmin
Database Tools
pgAdmin is the most popular and feature rich Open Source administration and development pl
OSSvs Navicat★ 3.9k
SQL Explorer
BI & Dashboards
SQL reporting that Just Works. Fast, simple, and confusion-free. Write and share queries i
OSSvs Hex★ 2.9k
DBLab Engine
Database Tools
DBLab enables 🖖 database branching and ⚡️ thin cloning for any Postgres database and empo
Apache-2.0★ 2.7k
Portabase
Database Tools
Portabase - Database backup & restore tool for PostgreSQL, MySQL, MsSQL, MariaDB, Firebird
Apache-2.0★ 1.8k
Anyquery
Database Tools
One SQL interface for 60+ tools (e.g., GitHub, Notion, Airtable). Plug into any LLM throug
OSS★ 1.8k
q
Database Tools
q - Run SQL directly on delimited files and multi-file sqlite databases
GPL-3.0★ 10k
pg_timetable
Database Tools
pg_timetable: Advanced scheduling for PostgreSQL
OSS★ 1.4k
Dejavu
Database Tools
A Web UI for Elasticsearch and OpenSearch: Import, browse and edit data with rich filters
MIT★ 8.5k
Surrealist
Database Tools
Surrealist is the ultimate way to visually manage your SurrealDB database
MIT★ 1.3k
Outerbase Studio
Database Tools
A lightweight Database GUI in your browser. It supports connecting to Postgres, MySQL, and
AGPL-3.0vs TablePlus★ 6k
Sqlectron
Database Tools
A simple and lightweight SQL client desktop with cross database and platform support.
MITvs TablePlus★ 4.8k
Semantic MediaWiki
Docs & Wikis
🔗 Semantic MediaWiki turns MediaWiki into a knowledge management platform with query and
OSS★ 634
Totum
Low-code & Internal Tools
Small-code database for non-programmers. Universal UI, simple-code logic, automatic action
MITvs Airtable★ 980
Database tools: questions
- What is the best open-source database tool?
- NocoDB is the top-ranked open-source database tool on Enlisted, with 65k GitHub stars. It is followed by DBeaver, drawDB and Chat2DB.
- What are the best free database tools?
- The top-ranked open-source database tools with a standard licence are DBeaver (Apache-2.0), drawDB (AGPL-3.0) and Dbx (Apache-2.0), so their code is free to use. 17 of the 45 SaaS products here have a free plan, including Airtable, DbVisualizer and Coda.
- Which database tools can be self-hosted?
- 21 of the 52 open-source database tools on Enlisted can be self-hosted on your own server or computer; the top-ranked are NocoDB, drawDB and ChartDB.
- How are these database tools ranked?
- Open-source tools are ordered by a score built from GitHub stars, star growth over the last 30 days and how recently the code changed; 42 of the 52 had new commits or a release in the last 30 days. SaaS products have no public repository, so they get a fixed baseline score. GitHub data is refreshed daily, and nobody can pay to move up.