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Open Source Database Tools & GUIs

A curated collection of the best open source graphical user interfaces and tools for managing databases..

Beekeeper Studio

A clean, cross-platform SQL editor for multiple databases

  • Stars

    23,867

  • Last commit

    9 hours ago

  • License

    Unknown
SQL GUI client for MySQL, Postgres, SQLite, SQL Server, and more, with a spreadsheet-like data editor, AI shell, SSH tunneling, and team workspaces.

Open Source Alternative to:

TablePlus

NocoDB

Transform databases into intuitive spreadsheets instantly

  • Stars

    65,469

  • Last commit

    17 hours ago

  • License

    AGPL-3.0
Convert any database into a no-code platform with spreadsheet interface. Connect PostgreSQL/MySQL or use hosted database. Scale to millions of rows effortlessly.

Open Source Alternative to:

Airtable

DBeaver

Free database manager for SQL databases and beyond

  • Stars

    52,378

  • Last commit

    7 hours ago

  • License

    Apache-2.0
Cross-platform database management tool for exploring, editing, and querying SQL databases including MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, MariaDB, and more.

Open Source Alternative to:

TablePlus

drawDB

Design database diagrams and generate SQL scripts instantly

  • Stars

    40,292

  • Last commit

    16 hours ago

  • License

    AGPL-3.0
Free online database diagram editor with SQL generation. Create ER diagrams, visualize relationships, export scripts, and reverse engineer schemas - no signup required.

Open Source Alternative to:

Microsoft Visio

Chat2DB

AI
Transform natural language into SQL queries with AI

  • Stars

    28,356

  • Last commit

    8 days ago

  • License

    Apache-2.0
AI-powered SQL client that converts natural language to SQL queries. Supports MySQL, Redis, MongoDB with Text2SQL, BI dashboards, and secure database management.

Open Source Alternative to:

TablePlus

Bytebase

Secure and streamline database changes with CI/CD automation

  • Stars

    14,691

  • Last commit

    6 hours ago

  • License

    MIT
Comprehensive platform for database schema migrations, security controls, and data masking with built-in review workflows and GitOps integration.

Grist

Flexible spreadsheets with database power

  • Stars

    12,076

  • Last commit

    8 hours ago

  • License

    Apache-2.0
A versatile data management platform combining spreadsheet simplicity with relational database capabilities for efficient data organization and analysis.

Open Source Alternative to:

Airtable

Tabularis

Desktop SQL client with built-in MCP for AI agent access

  • Stars

    Stars growing over the last 30 days5,435

  • Last commit

    8 hours ago

  • License

    Apache-2.0
Desktop database client for PostgreSQL, MySQL/MariaDB, SQLite, and 14+ more databases, with a built-in MCP server, SQL notebooks, visual query builder, and a plugin system.

Open Source Alternative to:

TablePlus

Mathesar

Spreadsheet-like interface for PostgreSQL databases

  • Stars

    5,171

  • Last commit

    15 hours ago

  • License

    GPL-3.0
A self-hosted tool that provides an intuitive, spreadsheet-style interface for viewing, editing, and querying PostgreSQL databases without technical expertise.

Open Source Alternative to:

Airtable

Azimutt

Next-Gen ERD: Design, Explore, Document and Analyze your database.

  • Stars

    2,198

  • Last commit

    3 months ago

  • License

    MIT
Azimutt is a powerful tool for seamlessly exploring, documenting, and optimizing large and complex databases.

Open Source Alternative to:

DrawSQL

Conar

AI-powered PostgreSQL management made simple

  • Stars

    1,469

  • Last commit

    13 hours ago

  • License

    AGPL-3.0
Modern PostgreSQL database management with AI-powered filtering, natural language queries, and cloud sync. Focus on your data while AI handles complexity.

Open Source Alternative to:

TablePlus
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