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DuckDB UI

Free#34 of 53 in Database Client SoftwareColumnar Databases Embedded Databases Analytical Data Store Software +3 more

DuckDB UI: A free, open-source DuckDB client for local analysis with optional MotherDuck access. Ranked #34 of 53 in Database Client Software by our editors (5.7/10); pricing: Free plan; best for duckDB analytics on local data.

5.7/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
5.7 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
DuckDB analytics on local data
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Deployment
Both
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Free and open source with web and desktop deployment
- SQL notebooks include autocomplete and syntax highlighting
- Profiles, previews, filtering, transformations, and CSV export
Where it doesn't
- Focused on DuckDB and MotherDuck rather than broad database coverage
- Local execution centers data and queries on the computer by default
- The frontend source code is not included in the repository

Our verdict on DuckDB UI

DuckDB UI is a browser-based interface for analysts, developers, and data professionals working with DuckDB databases and local or remote data files. Distributed as a DuckDB extension, it runs against the DuckDB instance that starts it and provides SQL notebooks, catalog browsing, query autocomplete, data previews, and result exploration. It is available through web, Windows, macOS, and Linux deployment, with local browser access delivered by an embedded HTTP server.

Its strongest area is exploratory analytics. Notebooks support multiple cells, syntax highlighting, and autocomplete, while catalog browsing covers attached databases, schemas, tables, and views. Table summaries include row counts, column types, profiles, and previews, and Column Explorer adds summaries for query results. Interactive sorting, filtering, and transformation controls help refine results before export. Result data can be copied to the clipboard or exported to a file, with CSV listed as the result export format. These capabilities make the interface a practical fit for inspecting local data without leaving the DuckDB environment.

The product keeps a narrow database focus: its supported database options are DuckDB and MotherDuck, rather than a broad collection of database systems. Local query execution means data and queries remain on the computer by default, while optional MotherDuck sign-in adds access to cloud databases. That combination suits users who want a free, open-source interface for DuckDB analysis and a path to MotherDuck data. Teams needing a multi-database client or a wider platform ecosystem should choose a different tool.

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DuckDB UI pricing

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

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DuckDB UI fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Deployment	Both
Database support	DuckDB
SSH tunneling	Not verified
Data editing	Yes
Visual query builder	Not verified
Result export formats	CSV
Query history	Not verified
Deployment	Self-hosted, Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Docs, Community
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	1 integrations: MotherDuck
Pricing	Free plan
Website	duckdb.org
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

DuckDB UI integrations

DuckDB UI lists 1 integrations on its own site.

MotherDuck

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