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DBeaver vs pgrust
DBeaver has 51,797 GitHub stars, 4,372 forks, 3,334 open issues and last shipped yesterday. pgrust has 5,072 stars, 191 forks, 6 open issues and last shipped yesterday. DBeaver leads on adoption by 921% (51,797 vs 5,072 stars). DBeaver is written in Java under Apache-2.0; pgrust is written in Rust under AGPL-3.0. DBeaver has attracted 8% as many forks as stars, pgrust 4%. DBeaver 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 | pgrust | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 52K | ★ 5.1K |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Written in | Java | Rust |
| Last push | 2026-09-18 | 2026-09-18 |
| Forks | ⑂ 4.4K | ⑂ 191 |
| 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 pgrust if
- You want the pgrust feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the AGPL-3.0 license terms
- Your stack matches Rust
- You evaluated both and pgrust 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 pgrust
pgrust is an AGPL 3.0 Rust re implementation of PostgreSQL that is wire compatible and SQL dialect compatible with Postgres, aimed at engineers who want to see what Postgres would look like if it were built in 2026.
read the full pgrust overview →
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Frequently asked questions
Is DBeaver or pgrust more popular?
DBeaver has 51,797 GitHub stars and pgrust has 5,072. DBeaver has the larger community by that measure.
Are DBeaver and pgrust free?
Both are open source. DBeaver is licensed under Apache-2.0 and pgrust under AGPL-3.0. Neither carries a licence fee.
What is the difference between DBeaver and pgrust?
DBeaver is written in Java and pgrust in Rust. 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 pgrust?
Choose DBeaver if you want the larger community (51,797 stars) or its Apache-2.0 licence terms. Choose pgrust if its feature set, stack or AGPL-3.0 licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.