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DBeaver vs Bytebase
DBeaver has 51,791 GitHub stars, 4,371 forks, 3,334 open issues and last shipped yesterday. Bytebase has 14,491 stars, 983 forks, 167 open issues and last shipped yesterday. DBeaver leads on adoption by 257% (51,791 vs 14,491 stars). DBeaver is written in Java under Apache-2.0; Bytebase is written in Go under a custom or non-standard licence. DBeaver has attracted 8% as many forks as stars, Bytebase 7%. Bytebase was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee.
Two open source projects, one decision. Both are free and self-hostable — the differences are community size, license terms, language stack and release pace.
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| DBeaver | Bytebase | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 52K | ★ 14K |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Custom / other |
| Written in | Java | Go |
| Last push | 2026-09-17 | 2026-09-17 |
| Forks | ⑂ 4.4K | ⑂ 983 |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick DBeaver if
- You weight community size — 52K stars and counting
- You want the Apache-2.0 license terms
- Your stack matches Java
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick Bytebase if
- You want the Bytebase feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the Custom / other license terms
- Your stack matches Go
- You evaluated both and Bytebase fits your workflow better
About DBeaver
DBeaver is a free, multi platform database management tool built in Java, designed for developers, SQL programmers, database administrators, and analysts. It operates across Windows, macOS, and Linux and integrates with the Eclipse based plugin ecosystem via OSGi and Eclipse RCP frameworks.
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About Bytebase
Bytebase is an open source database governance platform that acts as a single control plane between human users, AI agents, and databases. It governs change management, access control, and compliance so that every database change and query can be reviewed, controlled, and recorded. The project sits in the Infrastructure and Operations database ecosystem, with topics that include CI/CD, DevOps, DevSecOps, GitOps, data governance, data masking, data security, database access, Flyway, Liquibase, and MongoDB.
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Frequently asked questions
Is DBeaver or Bytebase more popular?
DBeaver has 51,791 GitHub stars and Bytebase has 14,491. DBeaver has the larger community by that measure.
Are DBeaver and Bytebase free?
Both are open source. DBeaver is licensed under Apache-2.0, and Bytebase has no licence declared in this registry. Both are free to self-host.
What is the difference between DBeaver and Bytebase?
DBeaver is written in Java and Bytebase in Go. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, DBeaver or Bytebase?
Choose DBeaver if you want the larger community (51,791 stars) or its Apache-2.0 licence terms. Choose Bytebase if its feature set, stack or Custom / other licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.