Head-to-head · Database Client Software
DataGrip vs DbGate
DataGrip leads on 0 checks, DbGate on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreDataGrip · 9.2/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialboth
- Most featuresDbGate · 4 of 4
DataGrip scores higher on our rubric for database client software: 9.2 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #21.
On deployment, DbGate gives you Both where DataGrip offers Desktop. DbGate offers visual query builder; DataGrip doesn't.
DataGrip is the better fit for developers needing advanced SQL tooling. DbGate is the better fit for teams wanting a broad, flexible client.
- DataGrip fits best
Developers needing advanced SQL tooling
- DbGate fits best
Teams wanting a broad, flexible client
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Side by side
| Feature | DataGrip 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | DbGate 7.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 7.1 |
| Ranking | #2 in Database Client Software | #21 in Database Client Software |
| Best for | Developers needing advanced SQL tooling | Teams wanting a broad, flexible client |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | $120/yr |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 30 days | 30 days |
| Free trial length | 30 days | 30 days |
| Deployment | Desktop | Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs | Email, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features DataGrip 3/4 · DbGate 4/4 | ||
| SSH tunneling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Data editing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Visual query builder | — | ✓ (best) |
| Query history | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment | Desktop | Both |
| Database support | Amazon DocumentDB, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Redshift, Apache Cassandra, Apache Derby, Apache Hive, Azure SQL Database, ClickHouse, CockroachDB, Couchbase Query Service, Exasol, Google BigQuery, Greenplum, H2, HSQLDB, IBM Db2 LUW, MariaDB, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SQL Server LocalDB, MongoDB, MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, Redis, Snowflake, SQLite, Sybase ASE, Vertica, Amazon Athena, Apache Ignite, Apache Phoenix, Apache Spark, Databricks, Denodo, DuckDB, Elasticsearch, Firebird, Google Cloud Spanner, IBM Informix, InterSystems IRIS, Mimer SQL, OpenEdge, Presto, SAP HANA, SingleStore, Tarantool, Teradata Vantage, TiDB, TmaxTibero, Trino, YugabyteDB | MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, SQLite, MongoDB, Cassandra, ClickHouse, Redis, MariaDB, CockroachDB, DuckDB, Firebird, libSQL, CosmosDB, Amazon Redshift, Firestore, Amazon DynamoDB |
| Result export formats | SQL, CSV, TSV, pipe-separated TXT, Excel XLSX/XLS, HTML, JSON, Markdown, XML | SQL, CSV, JSON, XML, NDJSON, Excel, DBF, YAML |
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| Our verdict | DataGrip is JetBrains’ desktop database IDE for developers and database professionals who need more than basic query execution. It combines SQL editing, context-sensitive completion, on-the-fly analysis, quick-fixes, schema navigation,… Read the review → |
DbGate is a cross-platform database client for developers, analysts, and database administrators working across SQL and NoSQL systems. It provides desktop applications for Windows, macOS, and Linux, along with a browser-based web… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
DataGrip — where it wins
- Advanced SQL completion, analysis, quick-fixes, and multiple execution modes
- Supports relational and NoSQL databases across Windows, macOS, and Linux
- SSH connections, diagrams, history, data editing, and version-control integration
Where it doesn't
- Commercial use requires a commercial subscription
- Visual query builder is not available
- Desktop deployment may not suit browser-first database workflows
DbGate — where it wins
- Supports SQL and NoSQL databases across desktop, web, and self-hosted deployments
- Combines browsing, editing, query design, diagrams, exports, and backup tools
- Community is free and open source with unlimited connections
Where it doesn't
- Premium is limited to 1 user
- Team Premium requires a minimum of 2 users
- Team administration features are part of the Team Premium plan
- DataGrip9.2/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
A deep desktop database IDE for developers working across diverse data systems.
Visit JetBrainsFull verdict → - DbGate7.1/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
A flexible database client spanning desktop, web, self-hosted, SQL, and NoSQL workflows.
Visit DbGateFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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