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Fun and intuitive powertools, boring (but necessary) enterprise connectivity, and non-nonsense actually useful AI integrations.

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lock_openThis is the fun stuff

Here's what you get when you upgrade

Features you'll actually use, designed to make you more happy and more productive. We know because we use them every day.

auto_awesomeChat with your database

AI Shell

The AI shell is smart and can answer questions without needing babysitting. Plug in Claude, OpenAI, Gemini, or whatever you're already paying for. We never see your prompts.

  • check_circleExplores your schema on its own with no boring setup.
  • check_circleDoesn't share credentials, blocks dangerous SQL.
  • check_circleConnects directly, no proxy, middlemen, or logging.
  • check_circleNo usage limits, no per-token charges.
auto_awesomeAI Shell · claude-sonnet-4.5 · BYOK read-only
What's the most popular movie in my video rental store?

I'll count rentals per film by joining rentalinventoryfilm.

Get Columns · rental, 7 columns
Get Columns · film, 13 columns
Run Query
SELECT f.title, COUNT(*) AS rentals FROM rental r JOIN inventory i ON r.inventory_id = i.inventory_id JOIN film f ON i.film_id = f.film_id GROUP BY f.title ORDER BY rentals DESC LIMIT 3;
title rentals
BUCKET BROTHERHOOD 34
ROCKETEER MOTHER 33
SCALAWAG DUCK 32

BUCKET BROTHERHOOD is your most-rented title, with 34 rentals across every copy in inventory.

cloud

Cloud Workspaces

Sync connections, queries, and folders across machines. Share a Team folder with the rest of the engineering org.

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cloudworkspaces · synced 2s ago
groups Acme Engineering 12
storageprod-replica
storagestaging-pg
folder_openShared queries
descriptionincident-2024-07.sql
descriptionweekly-revenue.sql
person Personal
storagelocal-dev
storageside-project
cloud_done Connections, queries & folders sync across your machines.
S M K J +8
Marisolupdatedweekly-revenue.sql2 min ago
Kaiaddedstaging-pg14 min ago
Youopenedprod-replicajust now
data_object

JSON Sidebar

View any row as structured JSON. Expand foreign keys inline. Follow relationships across tables without leaving your seat.

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data_objectcustomers · row 1247
#
name
email
plan
1246
Globex
li@globex.io
indie
1247
Acme Inc
sara@acme.io
pro
1248
Initech
p@initech.com
free
1249
Hooli
b@hooli.xyz
team
{
  "id": 1247,
  "name": "Acme Inc",
  "plan": "pro",
  "owner_id": 88 → users
  "owner": ▾ {
    "id": 88,
    "email": "sara@acme.io",
    "team_id": 3 → teams
    "team": ▾ {
      "name": "Eng",
      "seats": 12
    }
  },
  "metadata": ▸ {…6}
}
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Editable query results

Fix a value straight from a SELECT. Beekeeper maps each column back to its source table, so your edits land in the right place.

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edit_notequery results · editable ● 2 staged
SELECT id, name, plan, updated_at FROM customers WHERE plan != 'free';
 
id
name
plan
updated_at
12
12
Acme Inc
enterprise edit
2026-05-14
13
13
Globex Corp
indie
2026-05-09
14
14
Initech LLC edit
pro
2026-05-12
15
15
Stark Ind.
pro
2026-05-11
edit_note 2 staged changes · customers.plan, customers.name
verified_user

Enterprise connectivity

Passwordless cloud auth (AWS IAM, Entra ID, AWS/Azure CLI), plus seven extra databases including Oracle, MongoDB, and ClickHouse.

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verified_usernew connection · production
Authentication
$ aws sso login --profile prod
check_circleLogged in as alice@company.com
rds-prod.us-east-1.amazonaws.com
password-less · token rotates every 12h
+ Seven extra databases
Oracle Cassandra ClickHouse DuckDB Firebird LibSQL ScyllaDB
sync_alt

Import, export, backup

Multi-table export. Streamed query exports for giant result sets. CSV import with smart column mapping. Native backup & restore.

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sync_altexport 3 tables → customers.xlsx
check_box customers2,481 rows412 KB
check_box orders18,902 rows2.1 MB
check_box line_items94,210 rows8.4 MB
check_box_outline_blank sessions412k rows21 MB
CSV
XLSX
JSON
SQL
bolt Streamed. No row limit, no memory cap.
folder

Folders & organization

Nested folders for connections and saved queries. Drag-and-drop to reorder. Pinned items that survive restarts.

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folder_opensaved connections · drag to reorder
drag_indicator folder_open Production 3
drag_indicator postgres-primary push_pin postgres
drag_indicator read-replica postgres
drag_indicator analytics clickhouse
drag_indicator folder Staging 2
drag_indicator staging-pg postgres
drag_indicator staging-mysql mysql
drag_indicator folder Local 4
drag_indicator my-side-project.db sqlite
boltPay once, keep forever

Lifetime access.

Pay for 12 months and get lifetime access to any version of the app released within your subscription.

  • checkThe exact version you have keeps working, offline, on any device.
  • checkRenew if you want new features. Don't if you don't.
  • checkCloud Workspaces are the only feature that needs an active license.
  • checkCommunity Edition stays free forever, no matter what.
vpn_key License key · valid through 2027-05-14 Active
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name: sara@acme.io
edition: professional
valid_until: 2027-05-14
support_until: lifetime
eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9
-----END LICENSE-----

After renewal stops

Today's version keeps working, on every device. Forever.

If you renew

New features, new database support, new everything.

format_quoteWhat buyers tell us

Upgrading Beekeeper Studio makes databases even more fun.

It also saves time and money, which is important too, I guess.

It's one of the most friendly and efficient DB GUI software I ever used, specially on Linux. Still very usable in the free version, but worth every cent to buy the premium license.
RV Renan L VendraminiSenior Software Engineer, Alboom
The feature that enticed me to upgrade was the cloud storage of my queries. I change laptops a lot. Now everything is saved. I'm happy to pay for it.
DW David WylieDirector, Telemix Limited
I appreciate the shared queries for workspaces in the Ultimate edition. Makes it quick and easy to stand up connections on a new computer. Mac & Windows work feature for feature, so that's nice too.
BH Ben HaydenCTO, Surton
The new JSON view for a row of data is a simple but very, very useful feature. Well worth picking up a license for it. One of the more stable products I've used as of late.
RV Ryan VaznisSoftware Engineer
Love the UX. As a professional software engineer, this product has been such a joy to use compared to others, and I actually look forward to it. It was also worth the upgrade! All of the features you could need are available.
AA Andrea ArmstrongSoftware Engineer
Beekeeper Studio is a fantastic SQL client that doesn't overwhelm you with complex features. It's sleek, fast, and just works, whether you're using MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQLite.
AS Animesh ShresthaTechnical Lead, Amnil Technologies
Unlike pgAdmin, Beekeeper is remarkably simple to use yet not lacking in features, and the price is right! The database backup feature is particularly useful. Just great software.
JS Jay SimonsOwner, Designly.biz
Fantastic tool made only better by the team behind it. They're actively making a consumer-friendly product with their lifetime licenses, even while you're subscribed. Please don't stop.
L LukeDeveloper

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Good software at a fair price

Beekeeper Studio is run by a small team and funded entirely through purchases (like yours!). Our codebase is open source and a strong community of contributors helps to improve the app every single day.

We don't run telemetry, we don't sell your data, and the app can work entirely offline, no internet connection required. We're just trying our best to build great software and make it accessible to as many people as possible. We hope you enjoy using it as much as we enjoy making it.

Matthew Founder, Beekeeper Studio
2019
The first commit
$0
VC money raised
200+
Open-source contributors
100%
Of your data stays on your machine
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If you like using Beekeeper Studio, please buy a license.

All purchases support our small indie team and helps us keep shipping the features you love.

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FAQ

If your question's not here, email us and a real human replies within a day. support@beekeeperstudio.io

I already paid for an older version. Does my license still work?add
Probably. If you paid for 12+ months you get lifetime access to any version in your subscription period. Active subscribers can use any version of the app. Learn more about lifetime licenses in the docs.
What happens to my data if I stop paying?add
Nothing. Beekeeper Studio stores everything in a local SQLite database on your machine. Stop paying and the app still opens, your saved connections still work, your local query history is still there. Only Cloud Workspaces, which are entirely opt-in, depend on an active license.
Do you have access to my queries or my data?add
No. The app talks to your database directly. The AI Shell talks to your model directly (we never proxy it). Cloud Workspaces sync connection metadata only (connection strings and saved queries), and data is encrypted at rest and in transit. We never see the rows you query. See our trust & security page for the full breakdown.
Can I bring my own AI model?add
That's the only way. We never include a model. Plug in your Anthropic, OpenAI, or Gemini key, or point at an Ollama / OpenAI-compatible endpoint. Your tokens, your control, no markup. More on the AI shell →
What's the difference between Indie, Professional, and Business?add
Some features are only unlocked at higher pricing tiers, like passwordless enterprise connection methods (Business only). For a full list of differences see our pricing page.
Refunds?add
30 days, no questions asked. Email support@beekeeperstudio.io and we send the money back the same day.
How do I install the license key I just bought?add
Inside the app: Help → Manage license, paste the key, hit save. Restart the app. The lock icons disappear. That's it. For air-gapped machines, see offline license activation.
Can my employer buy this for me?add
Yes, most people we sell to are reimbursed by their company. We provide a clean PDF invoice with VAT/GST on purchase, and we'll do POs and invoicing on Business plans.

Still on the fence? Read the full sales FAQ →

checklistThe exhaustive list

Everything you unlock when you upgrade.

We added the JSON row viewer, then a couple hundred more things. Here's the entire overwhelming list.

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AI & query writing

  • checkSQL AI Shell: chat with your schema
  • checkBring your own model: Anthropic, OpenAI, Gemini
  • checkOr any Ollama / OpenAI-compatible endpoint
  • checkSchema-aware suggestions and joins
  • checkRead-only safety mode by default
  • checkZero per-token markup: your key, your billing
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Editor, results & rows

  • checkEditable query results: write back to source tables
  • checkJSON sidebar row viewer with foreign-key traversal
  • checkExecute results directly to file
  • check3+ column query filters on result sets
  • checkNested folders for connections and saved queries
  • checkPinned items that survive restarts
sync_alt

Import, export & backup

  • checkMulti-table CSV / JSON / SQL export
  • checkStreamed exports for million-row result sets
  • checkCSV to table import with column mapping
  • checkNative backup & restore (pg_dump, mysqldump)
  • checkExport results to clipboard, file, or new tab
cloud

Cloud Workspaces

  • checkSync connections across machines
  • checkSync saved queries across machines
  • checkPersonal workspace (Professional)
  • checkShared team workspaces (Business)
  • checkIn-app cloud folder management
  • checkMetadata encrypted at rest. Never your rows.
storage

Extra database support

  • checkOracle Database
  • checkMongoDB
  • checkAmazon DynamoDB
  • checkApache Cassandra & ScyllaDB
  • checkClickHouse
  • checkDuckDB
verified_user

Enterprise & security

  • lock_openOffline / air-gapped activation (Business)
  • checkAWS IAM passwordless connections
  • checkAzure Entra ID SSO
  • checkAWS CLI / Azure CLI generated credentials
  • checkRead-only connection mode
  • checkPlugin admin controls (allowlists, lockdown)
  • checkPriority email support (Business)
  • checkPOs, invoicing, VAT/GST receipts
  • checkLifetime usage license after 12 months
  • checkZero telemetry, ever

Ready when you are.

Stop reading, get SQLing (it's a word!), buy a Beekeeper Studio license today.

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