DataGrip vs HeidiSQL

DataGrip9.2Visit HeidiSQL8.5Visit

Higher score DataGrip #2 in Database Client Software 9.2/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit JetBrains

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HeidiSQL #7 in Database Client Software 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit HeidiSQL

• DataGrip fits best

  Developers needing advanced SQL tooling

• HeidiSQL fits best

  Free users of common SQL databases

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Side by side

Feature	DataGrip 9.2/10 Visit ↗	HeidiSQL 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.5
Ranking	#2 in Database Client Software	#7 in Database Client Software
Best for	Developers needing advanced SQL tooling	Free users of common SQL databases
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	—	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Community, Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features DataGrip 3/4 · HeidiSQL 3/4
SSH tunneling	✓	✓
Data editing	✓	✓
Visual query builder	—	Not checked yet
Query history	✓	✓
Specs
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
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	MariaDB, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, SQLite, Interbase, Firebird, ProxySQL, Redshift
Result export formats	SQL, CSV, TSV, pipe-separated TXT, Excel XLSX/XLS, HTML, JSON, Markdown, XML	CSV, HTML, XML, SQL, LaTeX, Textile, PHP, Markdown, JSON
Our review
Pros	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	Supports MariaDB, MySQL, MS SQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, and more Combines data editing, administration, imports, and broad exports Includes SSH tunneling, SSL settings, and query history
Cons	Commercial use requires a commercial subscription Visual query builder is not available Desktop deployment may not suit browser-first database workflows	Desktop deployment may not suit browser-based database workflows Its workflow centers on SQL rather than visual query building Database support is limited to the listed engines
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 →	HeidiSQL is a free, open-source desktop database client for Windows, Linux, and macOS. It is designed for people who work with MariaDB, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, SQLite, Interbase, Firebird, ProxySQL, or Redshift and want… 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

• HeidiSQL — where it wins

  • Supports MariaDB, MySQL, MS SQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, and more
  • Combines data editing, administration, imports, and broad exports
  • Includes SSH tunneling, SSL settings, and query history

  Where it doesn't

  • Desktop deployment may not suit browser-based database workflows
  • Its workflow centers on SQL rather than visual query building
  • Database support is limited to the listed engines

• DataGrip9.2/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A deep desktop database IDE for developers working across diverse data systems.

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• HeidiSQL8.5/10 · Free plan

  A capable free desktop client for managing several major SQL databases.

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