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DBeaver vs FreeSql
DBeaver has 51,797 GitHub stars, 4,372 forks, 3,334 open issues and last shipped yesterday. FreeSql has 4,404 stars, 910 forks, 178 open issues and last shipped 2 months ago. DBeaver leads on adoption by 1,076% (51,797 vs 4,404 stars). DBeaver is written in Java under Apache-2.0; FreeSql is written in C# under MIT. DBeaver has attracted 8% as many forks as stars, FreeSql 21%. DBeaver was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee. The two share 2 topic tags (mysql, oracle), so they are genuine substitutes rather than adjacent tools.
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 | FreeSql | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 52K | ★ 4.4K |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Written in | Java | C# |
| Last push | 2026-09-18 | 2026-07-31 |
| Forks | ⑂ 4.4K | ⑂ 910 |
| 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 FreeSql if
- You want the FreeSql feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the MIT license terms
- Your stack matches C#
- You evaluated both and FreeSql 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 FreeSql
FreeSql is an MIT licensed object relational mapper for .NET, written in C and usable from C and VB.NET, which its maintainers describe as the first AOT ORM, and it is aimed at .NET teams that want a single data access layer across many relational and analytical databases, including MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, SQLite, Firebird, ClickHouse, DuckDB, TDengine, QuestDB, MsAccess and a group of Chinese domestic engines.
read the full FreeSql overview →
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Frequently asked questions
Is DBeaver or FreeSql more popular?
DBeaver has 51,797 GitHub stars and FreeSql has 4,404. DBeaver has the larger community by that measure.
Are DBeaver and FreeSql free?
Both are open source. DBeaver is licensed under Apache-2.0 and FreeSql under MIT. Neither carries a licence fee.
What is the difference between DBeaver and FreeSql?
DBeaver is written in Java and FreeSql in C#. 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 FreeSql?
Choose DBeaver if you want the larger community (51,797 stars) or its Apache-2.0 licence terms. Choose FreeSql if its feature set, stack or MIT licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.