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Head-to-head · SQL Query Tools

DBeaver vs CloudBeaver

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score DBeaver #1 in SQL Query Tools 9.4/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit DBeaver
CloudBeaver #17 in SQL Query Tools 7.3/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit CloudBeaver

DBeaver 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 scoreDBeaver · 9.4/10
  • Free planonly DBeaver
  • Free trialboth

DBeaver scores higher on our rubric for sql query tools: 9.4 against 7.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #17.

DBeaver offers free plan; CloudBeaver doesn't.

DBeaver is the better fit for broad database coverage and deep desktop tooling. CloudBeaver is the better fit for teams wanting browser-based SQL tooling.

  • DBeaver fits best

    Broad database coverage and deep desktop tooling

  • CloudBeaver fits best

    Teams wanting browser-based SQL tooling

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Side by side

Feature DBeaver 9.4/10 Visit ↗ CloudBeaver 7.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 7.3
Ranking #1 in SQL Query Tools #17 in SQL Query Tools
Best for Broad database coverage and deep desktop tooling Teams wanting browser-based SQL tooling
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — $1,025/yr
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 14 days 14 days
Free trial length 14 days 14 days · no card needed
Deployment Desktop Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux Web
Support Tickets, Docs, Community Tickets, Docs
Compliance SSO/SAML SSO/SAML
Integrations 12 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features DBeaver 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
  • Supports relational, NoSQL, cloud, and analytics data sources
  • Combines SQL editing, visual query building, diagrams, and data transfer
  • Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux with a free open-source edition
  • 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
  • Community query history is cleared after restart
  • Advanced administration and persistent history require commercial editions
  • Desktop deployment may not suit browser-first database workflows
  • 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

DBeaver is a desktop database management and SQL development tool for technical and business users. It connects to relational, NoSQL, cloud, and analytics data sources through database drivers, with support for MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB,…

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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. DBeaverSQL Query Tools 9.4Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. CloudBeaverSQL Query Tools 7.314-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • DBeaver — where it wins

    • Supports relational, NoSQL, cloud, and analytics data sources
    • Combines SQL editing, visual query building, diagrams, and data transfer
    • Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux with a free open-source edition

    Where it doesn't

    • Community query history is cleared after restart
    • Advanced administration and persistent history require commercial editions
    • Desktop deployment may not suit browser-first database workflows

  • 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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