What is Beekeeper Studio?
Beekeeper Studio is a database manager and SQL GUI. It is a desktop app that is easy to use. It’s a visual alternative to command line tools like psql
or mysql
, while also providing a bunch of useful extra features.
Better still, most of Beekeeper Studio is open source. You can find the source code on the Beekeeper Studio GitHub page
Databases Supported by Beekeeper Studio
Currently Beekeeper supports the following database types:
- PostgreSQL
- SQLite
- MySQL
- MariaDB
- SQL Server
- Amazon Redshift
- CockroachDB
- Oracle Database
Platforms Supported by Beekeeper Studio
Beekeeper Studio is available for laptops and desktops running MacOS, Windows, or Linux. Unfortunately we do not currently have any plans to port Beekeeper Studio to iOS or Android devices.
Different Editions of Beekeeper Studio
Beekeeper Studio comes in two editions:
- Community Edition (free and open source)
- Ultimate Edition (more features, paid)
Buying the ultimate edition is the best way to support the ongoing development of Beekeeper Studio.
You can compare edition features here