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DBeaver vs Memgraph
DBeaver has 51,791 GitHub stars, 4,371 forks, 3,334 open issues and last shipped yesterday. Memgraph has 4,566 stars, 283 forks, 813 open issues and last shipped yesterday. DBeaver leads on adoption by 1,034% (51,791 vs 4,566 stars). DBeaver is written in Java under Apache-2.0; Memgraph is written in C++ under a custom or non-standard licence. DBeaver has attracted 8% as many forks as stars, Memgraph 6%. Memgraph was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee. The two share 1 topic tag (ai), 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 | Memgraph | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 52K | ★ 4.6K |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Custom / other |
| Written in | Java | C++ |
| Last push | 2026-09-17 | 2026-09-17 |
| Forks | ⑂ 4.4K | ⑂ 283 |
| 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 Memgraph if
- You want the Memgraph feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the Custom / other license terms
- Your stack matches C++
- You evaluated both and Memgraph 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 Memgraph
Memgraph is an open source, in memory graph database written in C and C++ for real time graph analytics, GraphRAG, AI memory, and agentic workflows. It is ACID compliant and highly available. It lives in the graph database and AI infrastructure ecosystem and uses a Cypher compatible query layer familiar from Neo4j environments.
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Frequently asked questions
Is DBeaver or Memgraph more popular?
DBeaver has 51,791 GitHub stars and Memgraph has 4,566. DBeaver has the larger community by that measure.
Are DBeaver and Memgraph free?
Both are open source. DBeaver is licensed under Apache-2.0, and Memgraph has no licence declared in this registry. Both are free to self-host.
What is the difference between DBeaver and Memgraph?
DBeaver is written in Java and Memgraph 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 Memgraph?
Choose DBeaver if you want the larger community (51,791 stars) or its Apache-2.0 licence terms. Choose Memgraph if its feature set, stack or Custom / other licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.