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Should I use DbGate?

Fast, easy-to-use database client and SQL editor for MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MongoDB and more. Desktop and web, open-source. - dbgate.io

Worth it. Buy if you're a developer or small team who wants one free client across SQL and NoSQL engines. Skip it if you need security certifications, support SLAs, or a polished single-database native tool.

Confidence

Medium. Based on 14 public sources; few in-depth reviews, mostly directory and blog mentions.

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Feature depth
  • Support qualityNo evidence found
  • Security posture

Pricing

Free

Community

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Free tierYes
Team Premium$15/user/month or $150/user/year

Best for

  • Devs juggling MySQL, Postgres, and Mongo
  • Small teams wanting a free multi-DB client
  • Open-source buyers
  • SQL + NoSQL in one tool

Not for

  • Enterprises needing SOC 2 or vendor security documentation
  • Single-database users happy with native CLIs — overkill
  • Buyers who require support SLAs or account managers
  • Non-technical teams that should never touch raw databases

Gotchas - check before you buy

medium

returned no security page; request security documentation before enterprise use

medium

Free Community vs paid Team feature split is unclear publicly; confirm what Premium unlocks before paying

low

Premium needs 2+ user minimum — solo devs stay on the free Community edition

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Free, open-source tool covering major SQL and NoSQL engines
  • Works on desktop and web
  • AI assistant for SQL queries now included
  • Premium is cheap: $15/user/month or $150/year
  • Developers actively use and recommend it day-to-day

Cons

  • No public security page to vet before rollout
  • Paid tier requires minimum 2 users
  • Thin in-depth review coverage; mostly directory mentions

Sources & method

Analyzed 9/24/2026 - 8 sources - No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

official x3review x3security x1news x1

Key stats

  • Value for money: 5/5

    Rating

  • Free

    Starting price

  • 8

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 5/5. Free core; premium only $15/user/month
  • Ease of use: 4/5. Reviewers call it fast and easy to use
  • Feature depth: 4/5. Multi-engine, AI SQL assistant, MCP server support
  • Support quality. No evidence found
  • Security posture: 2/5. No public security page found
  • Free Starting price Open-source Community edition
  • $15/user/mo Team Premium or $150/user/year, 2+ users
  • Yes Free tier Desktop and web, open source
  • 6+ Engines supported MySQL, Postgres, SQL Server, Mongo, SQLite, Oracle

Pricing

Community

Free

  • Open source
  • Desktop and web
  • All major SQL + NoSQL engines

Team Premium

$15/user/month or $150/user/year

  • 2+ users minimum
  • Team features beyond free core

Security

No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

Full analysis

Based on 14 public sources; few in-depth reviews, mostly directory and blog mentions.

Free open-source client for MySQL, Postgres, Mongo and more. Great dev tool; enterprises wanting security docs should look elsewhere.

Methodology

Based on 14 public sources; few in-depth reviews, mostly directory and blog mentions.

Sources

  1. DbGate official site and pricingdbgate.io
    official
  2. Gigazine: DbGate is a free tool for managing databasesgigazine.net
    review
  3. DbGate on X (AI assistant announcement)x.com
    official
  4. DbGate security page checkdbgate.io
    security
  5. Threads: SQL GUI recommendations mentioning DbGatethreads.com
    review
  6. DbGate 7.2.3 release notes (Community MCP, Team edition)wizmug.com
    news
  7. Blog tool roundup listing DbGate, TablePlus, Beekeeperbenzyl-titanium.top
    review
  8. DbGate Ignite 2025 pagedbgate.io
    official

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