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Beekeeper Studio

Beekeeper Studio is a cross-platform, open-source SQL editor and database manager that helps developers and database administrators connect to MySQL,…

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Beekeeper Studio is a cross-platform, open-source SQL editor and database manager that helps developers and database administrators connect to MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, SQL Server, Firebird, MongoDB, and more to explore schemas, run queries, and edit data through a modern, easy-to-use interface.

Platform availability

Available on 3 of 9 platforms

  • Unraid (not listed)
  • TrueNAS (not listed)
  • Umbrel (not listed)
  • ZimaOS (not listed)
  • Proxmox (not listed)
  • Helm (not listed)
  • Mac
  • Windows
  • Linux

Health score?A 0-100 score computed nightly from four factors: maintained (40%: recent commits and steady activity), popular (25%: GitHub stars, log scale), easy to install (20%: platforms, install notes, setup guides, Docker image) and light to run (15%: minimum RAM, ARM support). When the source code has been checked, a fifth factor, security check (20%: automated scan for committed secrets, unsafe desktop-app settings, known-vulnerable dependencies and project hygiene; any serious finding caps it at 20), is added. Factors without data are left out and the rest are rescaled.

84/100 Excellent

Maintained
100last commit 5 days ago
Popular
8823,758 GitHub stars
Easy to install
453 install platforms, install notes
Light to run
No data

Based on 3 of 4 factors.

GitHub stars
23,758
Open issues
1192
Last commit
2026-10-16
Latest release
v6.1.6
Activity
declining

Checked 3 days ago - source: GitHub (beekeeper-studio/beekeeper-studio)

Resources & Compatibility

Requirements not published yet.

First-install notes

  • Add the Ethersphere Helm repo first Run 'helm repo add ethersphere https://ethersphere.github.io/helm' and then 'helm repo update' so Helm (the Kubernetes installer tool) knows where to find the Beekeeper chart. If you skip this, the install command can fail because Helm cannot locate the chart. source
  • Use the matching config file and namespace When you install a Beekeeper job with 'helm upgrade --install', use the values file (a settings file for that job) and keep everything in the 'beekeeper' namespace (a Kubernetes folder). If you pick the wrong file or namespace, you may deploy the wrong job or make later management harder. source
  • Run a job immediately if needed If you want a Beekeeper check to run right away instead of waiting for its scheduled cronjob (a scheduled Kubernetes task), create a one-off job with kubectl (the Kubernetes command-line tool). This is useful for a quick first test before relying on the automatic schedule. source
  • Install the desktop app Download the installer for Mac, Windows, or Linux from the official Beekeeper Studio website and run it; the app can connect to local or remote database servers. source

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Checked 3 days ago - source: AlternativeTo

Common questions

Can Beekeeper Studio connect to a database over SSH or SSL?

Yes. It can encrypt a connection with SSL or tunnel through SSH.

Are saved connection passwords encrypted?

Yes. Beekeeper Studio encrypts connection passwords that you save.

Do I need a paid license to use Beekeeper Studio?

No. It is free to download with many features available without sign-up, registration, or a credit card. Some premium features require a license fee.

Does Beekeeper Studio include backup and restore features?

The documentation lists Backup & Restore as a feature, along with Data Import and Data Export.

Is there an MSI option for Windows enterprise deployment?

The documentation includes a Windows Enterprise Deployment (MSI) section under Installation.

Answers sourced from docs.beekeeperstudio.io, github.com, www.beekeeperstudio.io

Community

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