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Should I use Beekeeper Studio?

Modern, fast, and easy to use SQL GUI. Loads of supported databases & full feature parity across all OSes. - beekeeperstudio.io

Worth it. Buy if you're a developer or analyst who wants a polished, cross-platform SQL client — the free open-source core makes it low-risk to try. Skip it if you need DBeaver-grade admin depth or shared, web-based team querying.

Confidence

Medium. Based on ~25 public sources: G2, Reddit, GitHub, vendor docs, and comparison articles. Exact paid pricing and verbatim user quotes unavailable in snippets; review base is small.

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Feature depth
  • Support qualityNo support-quality evidence in sources
  • Security posture

Pricing

Free

Community Edition

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Free tierYes
Paid licenseAnnual subscription; exact price not shown in sources

Best for

  • Developers querying multiple databases
  • Mixed Mac/Linux/Windows teams
  • SQL learners and instructors
  • Open-source users wanting a polished GUI

Not for

  • DBAs needing DBeaver-grade admin depth
  • Teams needing shared, web-based querying
  • Command-line natives — a GUI is a convenience you don't need
  • Guess: enterprises needing SSO and central license control

Gotchas - check before you buy

medium

Check the free-vs-paid feature split before standardizing on the free edition

medium

Paid plan is an annual subscription — confirm renewal and seat terms first

low

Desktop-local app; cloud team workspaces require the paid tier

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Free, open-source core edition available
  • Full feature parity across Mac, Windows, Linux
  • Users consistently praise it on G2
  • Handles many database engines in one client
  • Recommended by users on r/SQL

Cons

  • Guess: lighter feature depth than DBeaver for heavy admin
  • Small review base: only ~15 G2 reviews
  • Best features gated behind a paid license
  • A 15-tool roundup suggests it may not fit every workflow

Sources & method

Analyzed 9/24/2026 - 10 sources - No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

official x3review x5security x2

Key stats

  • Value for money: 4/5

    Rating

  • Free

    Starting price

  • 10

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 4/5. Capable free open-source core; paid tier optional
  • Ease of use: 5/5. Users consistently praise ease of use
  • Feature depth: 3/5. Guess: lighter than DBeaver per comparisons
  • Support quality. No support-quality evidence in sources
  • Security posture: 4/5. Publishes security page; encrypted connections supported
  • 4.3/5 G2 rating ~15 reviews on G2
  • Free Starting price Community Edition, open source
  • Yes Free tier Paid license adds team features
  • Mac, Windows, Linux Platforms Full feature parity across OSes

Pricing

Community Edition

Free

  • Open-source SQL editor
  • Multi-database support
  • Mac, Windows, Linux

Paid license

Annual subscription; exact price not shown in sources

  • Team workspaces / online storage
  • Offline license option

Security

No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

What users say

Reddit and G2 users consistently praise it as a modern, easy, multi-database SQL client.

Full analysis

Based on ~25 public sources: G2, Reddit, GitHub, vendor docs, and comparison articles. Exact paid pricing and verbatim user quotes unavailable in snippets; review base is small.

Great free-first SQL GUI for developers on any OS; look elsewhere if you need DBeaver-grade depth or shared web querying.

Methodology

Based on ~25 public sources: G2, Reddit, GitHub, vendor docs, and comparison articles. Exact paid pricing and verbatim user quotes unavailable in snippets; review base is small.

Sources

  1. Beekeeper Studio Pricingbeekeeperstudio.io
    official
  2. Beekeeper Studio homepagebeekeeperstudio.io
    official
  3. Beekeeper Studio on GitHubgithub.com
    official
  4. Beekeeper Studio Reviews - G2g2.com
    review
  5. r/SQL recommendation threadreddit.com
    review
  6. DBeaver vs Beekeeper comparisonglukhov.org
    review
  7. I've Explored 15 SQL Tools in 2025 - Mediummedium.com
    review
  8. Beekeeper Studio Security pagebeekeeperstudio.io
    security
  9. Security & Privacy - Beekeeper Studio Docsdocs.beekeeperstudio.io
    security
  10. Beekeeper Studio vs TablePlus comparisonbundl.run
    review

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