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Head-to-head · SQL Query Tools

DataGrip vs CloudBeaver

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score DataGrip #2 in SQL Query Tools 9.1/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit DataGrip
CloudBeaver #17 in SQL Query Tools 7.3/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit CloudBeaver

DataGrip leads on 1 check, CloudBeaver on 0, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreDataGrip · 9.1/10
  • Free planonly DataGrip
  • Free trialboth

DataGrip scores higher on our rubric for sql query tools: 9.1 against 7.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #17.

DataGrip offers free plan; CloudBeaver doesn't.

DataGrip is the better fit for developers needing advanced SQL intelligence. CloudBeaver is the better fit for teams wanting browser-based SQL tooling.

  • DataGrip fits best

    Developers needing advanced SQL intelligence

  • CloudBeaver fits best

    Teams wanting browser-based SQL tooling

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Side by side

Feature DataGrip 9.1/10 Visit ↗ CloudBeaver 7.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 7.3
Ranking #2 in SQL Query Tools #17 in SQL Query Tools
Best for Developers needing advanced SQL intelligence Teams wanting browser-based SQL tooling
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — $1,025/yr
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 30 days 14 days
Free trial length 30 days 14 days · no card needed
Deployment Desktop Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux Web
Support Email, Community, Docs Tickets, Docs
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features DataGrip 0/4 · CloudBeaver 0/4
Scheduled queries Not checked yet Not checked yet
Team query sharing Not checked yet Not checked yet
SQL notebooks Not checked yet Not checked yet
AI query assistance Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Query history retention Not checked yet Not checked yet
Deployment options Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Context-sensitive completion, SQL analysis, and quick-fixes
  • Broad relational and NoSQL database connectivity
  • SSH tunneling, diagrams, history, and data editing
  • Free, open-source Community Edition under the Apache 2 license
  • Visual query building, data editing, exports, and query history
  • On-premises or cloud deployment with centralized permissions
Cons
  • No visual query builder
  • Desktop deployment only
  • Commercial use requires a subscription
  • Enterprise pricing starts at $1,025 per server license annually
  • Enterprise licenses cover a limited number of users
  • Some features are edition-specific, including Query History and Visual Query Builder
Our verdict

DataGrip is JetBrains’ desktop database IDE for developers and database professionals who work across relational and NoSQL systems. It provides SQL query consoles with multiple execution modes, context-sensitive completion, on-the-fly…

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CloudBeaver is a browser-based database management application for analysts, developers, support teams, and other data-focused users. It provides a web interface for connecting to SQL, NoSQL, and cloud databases, running SQL, browsing…

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  1. DataGripSQL Query Tools 9.1Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. CloudBeaverSQL Query Tools 7.314-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • DataGrip — where it wins

    • Context-sensitive completion, SQL analysis, and quick-fixes
    • Broad relational and NoSQL database connectivity
    • SSH tunneling, diagrams, history, and data editing

    Where it doesn't

    • No visual query builder
    • Desktop deployment only
    • Commercial use requires a subscription

  • CloudBeaver — where it wins

    • Free, open-source Community Edition under the Apache 2 license
    • Visual query building, data editing, exports, and query history
    • On-premises or cloud deployment with centralized permissions

    Where it doesn't

    • Enterprise pricing starts at $1,025 per server license annually
    • Enterprise licenses cover a limited number of users
    • Some features are edition-specific, including Query History and Visual Query Builder

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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