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DBeaver vs redis-windows
DBeaver has 51,797 GitHub stars, 4,372 forks, 3,334 open issues and last shipped yesterday. redis-windows has 4,291 stars, 330 forks, 31 open issues and last shipped yesterday. DBeaver leads on adoption by 1,107% (51,797 vs 4,291 stars). DBeaver is written in Java under Apache-2.0; redis-windows is written in C# under Apache-2.0. DBeaver has attracted 8% as many forks as stars, redis-windows 8%. DBeaver was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee.
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 | redis-windows | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 52K | ★ 4.3K |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Written in | Java | C# |
| Last push | 2026-09-18 | 2026-09-18 |
| Forks | ⑂ 4.4K | ⑂ 330 |
| 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 redis-windows if
- You want the redis-windows 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 redis-windows 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 redis-windows
Redis for Windows is a Windows native Redis server compiled from the official Redis source, built for developers who need to run Redis on Windows machines without a Linux virtual machine or container.
read the full redis-windows overview →
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Frequently asked questions
Is DBeaver or redis-windows more popular?
DBeaver has 51,797 GitHub stars and redis-windows has 4,291. DBeaver has the larger community by that measure.
Are DBeaver and redis-windows free?
Both are open source. DBeaver is licensed under Apache-2.0 and redis-windows under Apache-2.0. Neither carries a licence fee.
What is the difference between DBeaver and redis-windows?
DBeaver is written in Java and redis-windows 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 redis-windows?
Choose DBeaver if you want the larger community (51,797 stars) or its Apache-2.0 licence terms. Choose redis-windows if its feature set, stack or Apache-2.0 licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.