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DBeaver vs mdserver-web
DBeaver has 51,797 GitHub stars, 4,372 forks, 3,334 open issues and last shipped today. mdserver-web has 4,520 stars, 717 forks, 7 open issues and last shipped 5 days ago. DBeaver leads on adoption by 1,046% (51,797 vs 4,520 stars). DBeaver is written in Java under Apache-2.0; mdserver-web is written in Python under Apache-2.0. DBeaver has attracted 8% as many forks as stars, mdserver-web 16%. DBeaver was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee. The two share 1 topic tag (mysql), 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 | mdserver-web | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 52K | ★ 4.5K |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Written in | Java | Python |
| Last push | 2026-09-18 | 2026-09-13 |
| Forks | ⑂ 4.4K | ⑂ 717 |
| 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 mdserver-web if
- You want the mdserver-web feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the Apache-2.0 license terms
- Your stack matches Python
- You evaluated both and mdserver-web 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 mdserver-web
mdserver web is a simple, Apache 2.0 licensed Linux server control panel written in Python that gives administrators a browser based way to manage websites, databases and the software stack behind them.
read the full mdserver-web overview →
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Frequently asked questions
Is DBeaver or mdserver-web more popular?
DBeaver has 51,797 GitHub stars and mdserver-web has 4,520. DBeaver has the larger community by that measure.
Are DBeaver and mdserver-web free?
Both are open source. DBeaver is licensed under Apache-2.0 and mdserver-web under Apache-2.0. Neither carries a licence fee.
What is the difference between DBeaver and mdserver-web?
DBeaver is written in Java and mdserver-web in Python. 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 mdserver-web?
Choose DBeaver if you want the larger community (51,797 stars) or its Apache-2.0 licence terms. Choose mdserver-web if its feature set, stack or Apache-2.0 licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.