DBeaver vs HeidiSQL

DBeaver9.4Visit HeidiSQL8.5Visit

Higher score DBeaver #1 in Database Client Software 9.4/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit DBeaver

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

• DBeaver fits best

  Broad, free desktop database work

• HeidiSQL fits best

  Free users of common SQL databases

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Side by side

Feature	DBeaver 9.4/10 Visit ↗	HeidiSQL 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.5
Ranking	#1 in Database Client Software	#7 in Database Client Software
Best for	Broad, free desktop database work	Free users of common SQL databases
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	—	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Tickets, Docs, Community	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features DBeaver 4/4 · HeidiSQL 3/4
SSH tunneling	✓	✓
Data editing	✓	✓
Visual query builder	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Query history	✓	✓
Specs
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Database support	MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, DB2, SQLite, Firebird, MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis, DynamoDB, BigQuery, Snowflake, ClickHouse	MariaDB, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, SQLite, Interbase, Firebird, ProxySQL, Redshift
Result export formats	CSV, HTML, XML, JSON, XLS, XLSX, Markdown, SQL, TXT, Parquet	CSV, HTML, XML, SQL, LaTeX, Textile, PHP, Markdown, JSON
Our review
Pros	Free, open-source Community edition for Windows, macOS, and Linux Supports relational, NoSQL, cloud, and analytics data sources Includes SQL tools, data editing, diagrams, SSH, exports, and scheduling	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	Community query history is cleared after restart Desktop deployment does not cover browser or mobile workflows Administration, support, and persistent history require commercial editions	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	DBeaver is a desktop database management and SQL development tool for technical and business users. Its broad connection coverage spans MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, DB2, SQLite, Firebird, H2, MongoDB,… 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

• DBeaver — where it wins

  • Free, open-source Community edition for Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • Supports relational, NoSQL, cloud, and analytics data sources
  • Includes SQL tools, data editing, diagrams, SSH, exports, and scheduling

  Where it doesn't

  • Community query history is cleared after restart
  • Desktop deployment does not cover browser or mobile workflows
  • Administration, support, and persistent history require commercial editions

• 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

• DBeaver9.4/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A broad desktop database client with a capable free open-source Community edition.

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• HeidiSQL8.5/10 · Free plan

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

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