The SQL Editor and Database Manager Of Your Dreams | Beekeeper Studio | WarmIndex

A modern, easy to use, and good looking SQL client for MySQL, Postgres, SQLite, SQL Server, and more. Oh, it's also open source :-).

🚀 Overview

Beekeeper Studio is a cross-platform desktop app that serves as an intuitive SQL editor and database manager, supporting popular databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, SQL Server, and others. It runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows, providing a beautiful, modern interface as an alternative to command-line tools or outdated GUIs.

It was built out of frustration with existing open-source SQL clients that looked like relics from 2001. The team aimed to create a tool that's fast, privacy-respecting, fully offline-capable, and committed to great user experience.

What problem does this project solve? Clunky, unintuitive database management tools; it makes querying, editing, and managing databases fun and efficient.
Who is it built for? Developers, database administrators, and teams working with relational databases who want a reliable, cross-platform client.
Why did you build it? To provide a modern open-source alternative that's easy to use, respects privacy, and works offline everywhere.

✨ Key Features

Secure connections with SSL encryption, SSH tunneling, and password saving/encryption (essential for safe remote database access).
Advanced SQL editor with syntax highlighting, auto-complete for tables/columns, and query tabs for efficient multi-query workflows.
AI Shell for pair programming: connect to an AI model to explore schema, generate/run SQL (with permission), and verify results.
Spreadsheet-like data viewer/editor with modals for complex data and JSON sidebar.
Visual table designer to create/modify tables, indexes, and foreign keys without SQL.
Import/export data from/to CSV, JSON, SQL with filters.
Optional: Upcoming AI enhancements and Microsoft Entra ID support in recent releases.

🛠 Tech Stack

Frontend: Vue.js, TypeScript, SCSS, Vite
Backend: Electron, Node.js
Build: Yarn workspaces, ESLint, Husky
Other: Docker support
Auth: N/A (local app)
Hosting: N/A (desktop app, downloads from site)

👥 Who Is This For?

This project is useful for:

Developers who want to query and manage databases with a modern GUI
Database administrators looking for visual schema editing and data tools
Teams and indie makers building apps needing a cross-platform SQL client

📸 Screenshots / Demo

Live demo: https://www.beekeeperstudio.io/get (download free Community Edition)
GitHub: https://github.com/beekeeper-studio/beekeeper-studio
Screenshots: https://www.beekeeperstudio.io/press

🔥 Project Status

🟢 Actively building

Last updated: 2026-03-24

❓ FAQ

Is this project free?

Freemium — Free feature-full Community Edition (GPLv3 open source); Paid editions (Indie $18/user/mo, Pro $28, Business $35) for advanced features like team sharing. Pay 12 months upfront for lifetime access. (14-day free trial for Pro.)

Is the source code available?

Yes — https://github.com/beekeeper-studio/beekeeper-studio (Community GPLv3; Pro source-available under commercial EULA)

Can I contribute?

Yes — Fork the repo, install with yarn install, develop with yarn run electron:serve, submit PRs with notes/GIFs. Report issues, follow CONTRIBUTING.md and Code of Conduct. Non-coders welcome via feedback.