Top pick: DBeaver Community. Switching saves about $109 USD a year.
$109 USDa year
≈$155.40 CAD (converted from USD)
Every pick below has a free version.
4 alternatives
The editor’s first choice for most people switching.
Best for one free client for almost any database
Apache-2.0. Visual query builder, schema compare and the task scheduler are in the paid Lite and Enterprise editions. Free version: Community is free and open source. Paid editions start at $113 a year and add a visual query builder, scheduling and compare tools.
Covers most of the same work, with trade-offs noted on each card.
Best for a light client for MySQL and MariaDB
GPL-licensed and free. Fewer database types and no diagram or refactoring tools. The Linux and macOS builds are made with Lazarus, separately from the Windows build.
Best for a modern, simple SQL editor
Community Edition is GPL-licensed. It is easy to use but lighter than DataGrip, and several features need a paid plan. Free version: Community is free. Paid editions start at $9 a month billed yearly and add import and export, a JSON sidebar and more databases.
Right for specific needs, or not yet mature enough to recommend widely.
Best for PostgreSQL-only work
PostgreSQL license. Runs as a desktop app or a web server, but it does not connect to other database engines.
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How each alternative covers what people use DataGrip for. Numbers link to editor notes.
| Feature | DBeaver Community | HeidiSQL | Beekeeper Studio | pgAdmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connections | ||||
| Connect to many database types | YesNote 1Connects to a very wide range of databases through JDBC drivers | PartialNote 2MariaDB, MySQL, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, SQLite, Firebird and a few others | PartialNote 3PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite and SQL Server; Oracle and some others are paid | NoNote 4PostgreSQL only |
| Editing | ||||
| SQL editor with context-aware completion | YesNote 5Completion and formatting are included | YesNote 6Syntax highlighting and code completion | YesNote 7Autocomplete and tabbed queries | YesNote 8Query tool with completion, history and graphical EXPLAIN |
| Safe rename and refactoring across SQL | PartialNote 9Rename objects through dialogs; no rename across scripts | No | No | No |
| Navigation | ||||
| Schema introspection and navigation | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Data | ||||
| Data grid with editing and filtering | Yes | YesNote 10Grid-based data editing | PartialNote 11Table editing works; editing query results is paid | Yes |
| Data import and export | YesNote 12Data transfer to files and other databases | YesNote 13CSV, SQL, XML, HTML and JSON | NoNote 14Import and export are in the paid editions | YesNote 15Import and export tool plus backup and restore |
| Design | ||||
| ER diagrams | PartialNote 16Diagrams can be viewed but not edited or saved | No | No | YesNote 17Built-in ERD tool |
| Parity score | 86% | 64% | 43% | 71% |
Not covered by any free alternative yet: Safe rename and refactoring across SQL. See all feature gaps
Switching saves about $109 USD / ≈$155 CAD (estimated from the USD price) a year. Prices checked ; ≈ means converted from USD.
Based on DataGrip individual license, yearly. Price source. USD to CAD at 1.4257 as of Oct 7, 2026.
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DataGrip is a product of JetBrains, named here for comparison only. Platforms listed for DataGrip: Windows, macOS, Linux.