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DBeaver vs openhare
DBeaver has 51,791 GitHub stars, 4,371 forks, 3,334 open issues and last shipped yesterday. openhare has 810 stars, 52 forks, 14 open issues and last shipped 2 days ago. DBeaver leads on adoption by 6,294% (51,791 vs 810 stars). DBeaver is written in Java under Apache-2.0; openhare is written in Dart under Apache-2.0. DBeaver has attracted 8% as many forks as stars, openhare 6%. DBeaver was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee. The two share 3 topic tags (ai, 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 | openhare | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 52K | ★ 810 |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Written in | Java | Dart |
| Last push | 2026-09-17 | 2026-09-16 |
| Forks | ⑂ 4.4K | ⑂ 52 |
| 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 openhare if
- You want the openhare feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the Apache-2.0 license terms
- Your stack matches Dart
- You evaluated both and openhare 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 openhare
openhare is an AI powered, cross platform desktop SQL client built with Flutter. It lives in the Infrastructure & Operations / Databases category, uses Dart, and is licensed under Apache License 2.0. The project is designed for everyday development, data analysis, and DBA management workflows, and it provides a native desktop UI without a WebView or bundled browser engine.
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Frequently asked questions
Is DBeaver or openhare more popular?
DBeaver has 51,791 GitHub stars and openhare has 810. DBeaver has the larger community by that measure.
Are DBeaver and openhare free?
Both are open source. DBeaver is licensed under Apache-2.0 and openhare under Apache-2.0. Neither carries a licence fee.
What is the difference between DBeaver and openhare?
DBeaver is written in Java and openhare in Dart. 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 openhare?
Choose DBeaver if you want the larger community (51,791 stars) or its Apache-2.0 licence terms. Choose openhare if its feature set, stack or Apache-2.0 licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.