I was literally keeping MacBooks around to run Sequel Pro but finally found Beekeeper. Literally it allowed me to be free of Macs. - Craig
Hi, I’m Matthew. I started Beekeeper Studio in 2020 because I was frustrated that no database manager for PostgreSQL was as fun or easy to use as Sequel Pro was for MySQL back in 2015. Beekeeper takes a lot of cues from Sequel Pro: it’s open source, easy to use, fast, with no spyware or telemetry. Unlike Sequel Pro, it’s actively maintained, runs on every desktop OS, and supports a lot more than just MySQL.
The source is on GitHub. Free Community Edition for most workflows; paid tiers unlock import/export, backups, and team workspaces. All purchases support continued open source development.
If you’re still Mac-only and MySQL-only, Sequel Ace is the maintained fork of Sequel Pro and might be all you need. The moment you step off that path (second OS, new database, team setting) Beekeeper is the better fit.
I built Beekeeper Studio because I got fed up with overly complex database apps that I had to re-learn every time I used them. I wanted something fast and light that felt like VSCode or Sublime Text, but for SQL.
Spoiler: I couldn't find a good app that fit my criteria, so I built one. That's why Beekeeper Studio exists today.
Beekeeper Studio has a fast, modern UI that feels like it was built this century. Open it, connect, and start running queries. No tutorial required.
Beekeeper Studio fits right in. I didn’t have to take hours to figure out how to properly use it, and it was a seamless addition to my toolkit. - CS (research)
Beekeeper Studio supports a wide range of databases, such as SQLite, Postgres, and even Oracle. Easily identify different environments by color coding each connection, and the whole app will change to match when you connect.
Nice support for multiple environments (I label prod red, dev yellow, localhost green). - Chander, Motion
Beekeeper Studio works the same on MacOS, Windows, and Linux. Like you, we tinker with all types of computers, so we want our software to be top-notch, even especially on Linux.
I work on a combination of Mac and Linux and the ability to have feature parity and the same application on both platforms is outstanding. - Brian Loomis, Principal Engineer, Nikola Motor
Ctrl/Cmd+P - quicksearch your database and saved queries
The minimal, modern aesthetic isn't the whole story. Beekeeper covers the day-to-day database work most developers actually do.
Whether you're looking to quickly and easily edit data, write SQL like a pro, create & modify tables, or even share queries with coworkers, Beekeeper Studio has you covered.
Beekeeper Studio’s attention to design (both visual and functionalities) helps ease the work. - Long
Free to download, no signup or credit card required.