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DBeaver vs Bytebase
DBeaver has 52,273 GitHub stars, 4,442 forks, 3,334 open issues and last shipped yesterday. Bytebase has 14,671 stars, 1,006 forks, 167 open issues and last shipped yesterday. DBeaver leads on adoption by 256% (52,273 vs 14,671 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 | ★ 15K |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Custom / other |
| Written in | Java | Go |
| Last push | 2026-11-02 | 2026-11-02 |
| Forks | ⑂ 4.4K | ⑂ 1.0K |
| 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 Free multi platform database tool for developers, SQL programmers, database administrators and analysts. Has a lot of features including schema editor, SQL editor, data editor, AI chat, ER diagrams, data export/import/migration, SQL execution plans, database administration tools, database dashboards, Spatial data viewer, proxy and SSH tunnelling, custom database drivers editor, etc. Out of the box supports more than 100 database drivers . Supports any database which has JDBC or ODBC driver (basically almost all existing databases). Integrates AI tools for work with data, SQL and database structure…
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About Bytebase
⚙️ Install • 📚 Docs • 🙋♀️ Book Demo What is Bytebase? Bytebase is the open source database governance platform. It acts as a single control plane between your users — humans and AI agents — and your databases, governing change management, access control, and compliance so every change and query is reviewed, controlled, and recorded. It replaces the disparate tools stitched across migration scripts, SQL clients, and ticketing systems, unifying database operations in a single platform. Supported Databases and Integrations Bytebase supports PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB, Redis, MariaDB, TiDB…
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Frequently asked questions
Is DBeaver or Bytebase more popular?
DBeaver has 52,273 GitHub stars and Bytebase has 14,671. 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 (52,273 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.