Beekeeper Studio

beekeeper-studio · v6.1.6 • auto-updates

8.5

Cross platform SQL editor and database management app

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brew install --cask beekeeper-studio

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90-day installs

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Install trend

Trust Score 4/10

✗ Open source (NOASSERTION) +0

✗ Active development +0

✓ Licensed +1

✓ Auto-updates +1

✓ Not deprecated +1

✓ Established (>1yr) +1

✗ Low installs +0

Version History

v6.1.6

10d ago6.1.5→6.1.6

15d ago6.1.4→6.1.5

19d ago6.1.2→6.1.4

1mo ago6.1.1→6.1.2

1mo ago6.1.0→6.1.1

1mo ago6.0.5→6.1.0

1mo ago6.0.4→6.0.5

2mo ago6.0.1→6.0.4

2mo ago6.0.0→6.0.1

2mo ago5.9.3→6.0.0

+ 11 older versions

Review

Mar 10, 2026

Beekeeper Studio is a modern, open-source SQL editor and database management tool that supports multiple databases, including MySQL, Postgres, and SQLite. Its user-friendly interface, SSH tunnel support, and cross-platform availability make it a valuable tool for developers and database administrators.

Beekeeper Studio provides a comprehensive SQL client for managing and interacting with various databases.

Maturity: The project is well-established with active development and a large, engaged community.

Community: Hacker News discussions highlight its popularity and features, with positive feedback on its functionality and ease of use. No Reddit mentions found.

Pros

+ Cross-platform support for Linux, macOS, and Windows
+ Supports multiple database types including MySQL, Postgres, SQLite, and SQL Server
+ Open-source and actively maintained
+ Modern and intuitive user interface
+ SSH tunnel support for secure database connections
+ Active and supportive community
+ Free to use