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SQL Tabs vs Beekeeper Studio

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

SQL Tabs

7.0
Developer Tools

SQL client

Beekeeper Studio

8.5
Developer Tools

Cross platform SQL editor and database management app

Metric SQL Tabs Beekeeper Studio
Category Developer Tools Developer Tools
AI Score 7.0 8.5
30-day Installs 1 809
90-day Installs 6 2.5K
365-day Installs 21 9.2K
Version 1.1.0 5.7.2
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 801 22.2K
GitHub Forks 56 1.5K
Open Issues 78 1.0K
License GPL-3.0 NOASSERTION
Language JavaScript TypeScript
Last GitHub Commit 3y ago 1mo ago
First Seen Feb 26, 2016 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

SQL Tabs

SQL Tabs is a rich SQL client supporting PostgreSQL, MySQL, MS SQL, Amazon Redshift, and Google Firebase (Firestore). It offers a cross-platform GUI with features like query execution and database management, benefiting developers and data engineers who work with multiple databases.

SQL Tabs provides a graphical interface for executing SQL queries and managing databases across various platforms.

Pros

  • + Rich feature set supporting multiple database types
  • + Cross-platform compatibility
  • + Active development with recent updates

Cons

  • - No auto-update functionality
  • - A significant number of 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