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JXplorer

Freemium#51 of 53 in Database Client Software

JXplorer: A free, open-source desktop client for LDAP and DSML directory administration. Ranked #51 of 53 in Database Client Software by our editors (4.1/10); pricing: Free plan; best for LDAP directory administration.

4.1/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
4.1 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
LDAP directory administration
Free plan
Yes
Deployment
Desktop
Founded
1999
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Free, open-source base edition with LDAP browsing and editing
- Supports SSL/TLS, SASL, GSSAPI, and certificate handling
- Imports, exports, and edits LDIF files offline
Where it doesn't
- Focused on LDAP, DSML, and LDIF rather than general databases
- JXWorkBench plugin features require a license key
- Support is provided through community and documentation channels

Our verdict on JXplorer

JXplorer is a Java-based desktop client for browsing, searching, reading, and editing LDAP directories and directory services through LDAP or DSML interfaces. It fits administrators and teams that need directory administration across Windows, macOS, or Linux, with support for LDAP add, delete, copy, and modify operations, tree changes, drag-and-drop editing, and complex search-filter construction. Its scope is directory-focused, so it is a better match for LDAP environments than for general-purpose database work.

The base JXplorer edition is free and open source. Its published features include LDIF import and export, offline LDIF file editing, DSML support, multiple browser windows, and copying data between windows. The optional JXplorer with pre-packaged JXWorkBench plan costs $10 one time and adds a reporting engine and extended features; a license key is required to activate its plugin features. This structure makes the free edition suitable for core directory work, while the paid bundle is aimed at teams that need the additional reporting and extension layer.

Security and directory connectivity are central to the product’s feature set. JXplorer supports SSL/TLS, SASL, GSSAPI, certificate keystores, and client certificates, alongside LDAP and DSML interfaces. Its visual query-building and search-filter tools support more involved directory searches, while tree copy, move, and delete operations cover common administration tasks. Choose JXplorer for cross-platform LDAP and LDIF workflows, especially when open-source desktop software is a priority. Choose another category tool when the requirement is broad relational or multi-database client support rather than directory administration.

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JXplorer pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 22 Sep 2026.

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JXplorer fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Not verified
Deployment	Desktop
Database support	LDAP, DSML, LDIF
SSH tunneling	Not verified
Data editing	Yes
Visual query builder	Yes
Result export formats	LDIF
Query history	Not verified
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	2 integrations: LDAP, DSML
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	jxplorer.org
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

JXplorer integrations

JXplorer lists 2 integrations on its own site.

LDAP
DSML

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