Best Database Client Software in 2026
Updated
In short: DBeaver is ranked #1 of 41 as of 2 October 2026, ahead of MySQL and DbGate. The best-ranked option with a free plan is MySQL. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Beekeeper Studio at $0.75/mo.
Database clients give you an interface for working with databases, queries, and results. Compare database support and deployment with data editing, query history, and the visual query builder; SSH tunneling and result export formats can matter for connection and output requirements. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing round out the stated criteria. DBeaver, MySQL, and DbGate lead the ranking, followed by DbVisualizer and Beekeeper Studio. Check the listed database support against the systems in your stack, then weigh the query, editing, connection, and export capabilities against the tasks you handle.
41 database client software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | Platform | Score | Why | From | Free plan | Paid from | Deployment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  DBeaver | 8.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $9.42/mo | Yes | — | desktop | View |
| 2 | MySQL | 7.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 3 | DbGate | 7.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $3.90/mo | Yes | — | both | View |
| 4 | DbVisualizer | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $16.58/mo | Yes | — | desktop | View |
| 5 | Beekeeper Studio | 7.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $0.75/mo | Yes | 9 /user/mo | desktop | View |
| 6 | Redis Insight | 7.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | both | View |
| 7 | DataGrip | 7.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | desktop | View |
| 8 |  dbForge Studio for PostgreSQL | 7.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $7.50/mo | Yes | 9.95 /user/mo | both | View |
| 9 | pgAdmin | 6.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | both | View |
| 10 | HeidiSQL | 6.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | desktop | View |
| 11 |  Valentina Studio | 6.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | desktop | View |
| 12 | TablePlus | 6.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | desktop | View |
| 13 |  WinSQL | 6.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | desktop | View |
| 14 | CloudBeaver | 6.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | both | View |
| 15 |  dbFront | 6.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | both | View |
| 16 | Navicat Premium | 6.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | desktop | View |
| 17 |  SQLPad | 6.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | web | View |
| 18 |  Sequel Ace | 6.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | desktop | View |
| 19 |  mycli | 6.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | desktop | View |
| 20 |  SQuirreL SQL Client | 6.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | desktop | View |
| 21 |  RazorSQL | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | desktop | View |
| 22 | Database Browser | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | web | View |
| 23 |  KEXI | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | desktop | View |
| 24 | DuckDB UI | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | both | View |
| 25 |  Avidemux | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which database client software is ranked first on Inferse?
DBeaver is ranked #1 of 41 with a score of 8.9. MySQL is second and DbGate third.
How many of these have a free plan?
9 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Beekeeper Studio has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.75/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, open and connectable first: a public API, open-source code, the depth of its documentation and a free tier to try it on. Model lists are sorted by the figure in their title, exactly as each provider publishes it. Paid placements never change a rank.