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DBX vs Beekeeper Studio

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

DBX

7.0
Developer Tools

Database management tool

Beekeeper Studio

8.5
Developer Tools

Cross platform SQL editor and database management app

Metric DBX Beekeeper Studio
Category Developer Tools Developer Tools
AI Score 7.0 8.5
30-day Installs 1.4K 797
90-day Installs 1.6K 2.4K
365-day Installs 1.6K 9.5K
Version 0.5.45 5.8.1
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 2.5K 22.2K
GitHub Forks 174 1.5K
Open Issues 129 1.0K
License AGPL-3.0 NOASSERTION
Language Rust TypeScript
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 3mo ago
First Seen May 30, 2026 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

DBX

DBX is a lightweight, cross-platform database management tool supporting a wide range of databases. It's ideal for developers and system administrators needing a unified interface for database interactions.

Provides a unified interface for managing and interacting with various databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, and more.

Pros

  • + Lightweight and efficient
  • + Supports multiple database types
  • + Cross-platform compatibility
  • + Rust-based for performance
  • + AGPL-3.0 license

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Limited recent installs
  • - Some open issues

Beekeeper Studio

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.

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

Cons

  • - Setup might be challenging for new users
  • - License information is unclear