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DbGate review

Freemium#21 of 53 in Database Client Software

A flexible database client spanning desktop, web, self-hosted, SQL, and NoSQL workflows.

7.1/10Editor score
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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 application that can be self-hosted. The product covers database browsing and editing, query execution, visual query design, schema visualization, import and export, query history, backup and restore, and AI-assisted database work. Its broad engine coverage includes MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, CockroachDB, Amazon Redshift, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, SQLite, MongoDB, Redis, ClickHouse, Cassandra, Cosmos DB, and DuckDB.

Pricing is structured around a free Community plan and paid monthly tiers. Community is open source and includes unlimited connections, desktop and web applications, MongoDB support, and a Redis GUI. Premium costs $12 per month for 1 user and adds unlimited connections, a query designer and charts, AI tools, and the desktop application. Team Premium costs $15 per user per month, requires a minimum of 2 users, and adds desktop and web applications, an administration interface, external identity providers, and role-based team features. A 30-day free trial is also available. The plan structure suits individual users who want a capable client without a license fee, while teams should evaluate the minimum user requirement and collaboration needs.

DbGate stands out through breadth rather than a narrow database workflow. Its editor supports syntax assistance, code completion, formatting, and saved queries, while visual tools cover SQL tables and NoSQL collections. Users can work with ER diagrams, charts, map visualization, HTML export, multiple-table imports and exports, and result formats including SQL, CSV, JSON, XML, NDJSON, Excel, DBF, and YAML. Team administration, authentication, users, connections, and roles make Team Premium the more relevant choice for managed collaboration. DbGate is a strong fit for teams needing varied database connectivity and deployment options; users seeking a narrowly focused client may find this wider feature set unnecessary.

DbGate pros and cons

  • 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

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