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DB Browser for SQLite

Free#30 of 53 in Database Client Software

DB Browser for SQLite: A capable free desktop client for SQLite and SQLCipher file management. Ranked #30 of 53 in Database Client Software by our editors (6.1/10); pricing: Free plan; best for SQLite and SQLCipher file management.

6.1/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.1 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
SQLite and SQLCipher file management
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Deployment
Desktop
Founded
2003
Facts checked
23 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Free and open source on Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Edits tables, indexes, records, and database files
- Supports SQL queries, imports, exports, logs, graphs, and SQLCipher encryption
Where it doesn't
- Supports SQLite and SQLCipher rather than broader database systems
- Does not provide SSH connectivity
- Lacks visual query building

Our verdict on DB Browser for SQLite

DB Browser for SQLite is an open-source desktop database client for users and developers working with SQLite and SQLCipher files. Its spreadsheet-like interface supports browsing, searching, sorting, adding, editing, and deleting records, while the SQL facility lets users execute queries and inspect results. It is aimed at people who need direct file-based database management across Windows, macOS, or Linux without a paid plan.

The published distribution model is straightforward: the software is free and open source, with official downloads for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Its feature set covers core SQLite workflows, including creating and compacting database files, modifying tables and indexes, importing and exporting records as text, moving tables through CSV, and exchanging databases through SQL dump files. A SQL command log supports review of application-issued statements, and simple graphs can be plotted from table or query data.

This narrow database focus is its main strength and its main boundary. SQLCipher controls add value for users who need to add, change, or remove encryption on supported files, while the editing and query tools cover everyday SQLite maintenance. The product is a strong fit for local SQLite work, data inspection, and SQLCipher file administration. Teams that need connections to broader database ecosystems, SSH access, or visual query construction should choose a client with those capabilities instead.

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DB Browser for SQLite pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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DB Browser for SQLite fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Deployment	Desktop
Database support	SQLite, SQLCipher
SSH tunneling	Not verified
Data editing	Yes
Visual query builder	Not verified
Result export formats	text, CSV, SQL dump, JSON
Query history	Yes
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan
Website	sqlitebrowser.org
Facts checked	23 Sep 2026

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