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DBeaver vs kvrocks
DBeaver has 51,797 GitHub stars, 4,372 forks, 3,334 open issues and last shipped yesterday. kvrocks has 4,433 stars, 660 forks, 250 open issues and last shipped yesterday. DBeaver leads on adoption by 1,068% (51,797 vs 4,433 stars). DBeaver is written in Java under Apache-2.0; kvrocks is written in C++ under Apache-2.0. DBeaver has attracted 8% as many forks as stars, kvrocks 15%. kvrocks was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee. The two share 1 topic tag (database), 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 | kvrocks | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 52K | ★ 4.4K |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Written in | Java | C++ |
| Last push | 2026-09-18 | 2026-09-18 |
| Forks | ⑂ 4.4K | ⑂ 660 |
| 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 kvrocks if
- You want the kvrocks feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the Apache-2.0 license terms
- Your stack matches C++
- You evaluated both and kvrocks 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.
read the full DBeaver overview →
About kvrocks
Apache Kvrocks is a distributed key value NoSQL database from the Apache Software Foundation that uses RocksDB as its storage engine and speaks the Redis protocol, aimed at teams that need Redis compatible access with lower memory cost and higher capacity than an in memory deployment.
read the full kvrocks overview →
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Frequently asked questions
Is DBeaver or kvrocks more popular?
DBeaver has 51,797 GitHub stars and kvrocks has 4,433. DBeaver has the larger community by that measure.
Are DBeaver and kvrocks free?
Both are open source. DBeaver is licensed under Apache-2.0 and kvrocks under Apache-2.0. Neither carries a licence fee.
What is the difference between DBeaver and kvrocks?
DBeaver is written in Java and kvrocks 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 kvrocks?
Choose DBeaver if you want the larger community (51,797 stars) or its Apache-2.0 licence terms. Choose kvrocks if its feature set, stack or Apache-2.0 licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.