Beekeeper Studio is simple to use, lightweight in terms of CPU/RAM and fast. - Vijay Mariadassou
Beekeeper Studio is a database manager that values speed and usability more than a long list of features you’ll never touch. You’ll find it well-rounded, and you might actually enjoy using it.
Like DBVisualizer, Beekeeper Studio connects to a wide range of databases and runs on Mac, Linux, and Windows. Unlike DBVisualizer, it has a free open source Community Edition and zero usage tracking.
I built Beekeeper Studio because I got fed up with clunky 90s Java UIs that didn’t scale to high-DPI screens, didn’t have good design, and had more buttons than sense. If you feel the same way, you’ll probably like Beekeeper Studio.
I use Beekeeper Studio for the nice user interface with very little noise and just the right set of tools. - R
Use Beekeeper Studio if you want a database app with nice UX and no learning curve. You’ll prefer it if you favor tools like VSCode or Sublime Text over Eclipse and IntelliJ.
Use DBVisualizer if you want a full-featured SQL IDE and you’re happy with a slower, older, more complex UI in return. (If you want a full IDE, DataGrip and DBeaver are also worth a look.) Most likely your company just bought DBVisualizer for everyone and you have no choice. Psst, tell them about Beekeeper Studio instead.
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.