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DBeaver vs SqlSugar
DBeaver has 52,273 GitHub stars, 4,442 forks, 3,334 open issues and last shipped yesterday. SqlSugar has 5,844 stars, 1,391 forks, 15 open issues and last shipped 2 months ago. DBeaver leads on adoption by 794% (52,273 vs 5,844 stars). DBeaver is written in Java under Apache-2.0; SqlSugar is written in C# under MIT. DBeaver has attracted 8% as many forks as stars, SqlSugar 24%. 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 | SqlSugar | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 52K | ★ 5.8K |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Written in | Java | C# |
| Last push | 2026-11-02 | 2026-09-13 |
| Forks | ⑂ 4.4K | ⑂ 1.4K |
| 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 SqlSugar if
- You want the SqlSugar feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the MIT license terms
- Your stack matches C#
- You evaluated both and SqlSugar fits your workflow better
About DBeaver
DBeaver Free multi platform database tool for developers, SQL programmers, database administrators and analysts. Has a lot of features including schema editor, SQL editor, data editor, AI chat, ER diagrams, data export/import/migration, SQL execution plans, database administration tools, database dashboards, Spatial data viewer, proxy and SSH tunnelling, custom database drivers editor, etc. Out of the box supports more than 100 database drivers . Supports any database which has JDBC or ODBC driver (basically almost all existing databases). Integrates AI tools for work with data, SQL and database structure…
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About SqlSugar
English 中文 SqlSugar ORM SqlSugar is .NET open source ORM framework, maintained and updated by Fructose Big Data Technology team, the most easy to use ORM out of the box Advantages: [Low code] [High performance] [Super simple] [Comprehensive features] [ Multi database compatible] [Suitable products] Support .NET .net framework.net core3.1.ne5.net6.net7.net8 .net9 .net10 Support database MySql、SqlServer、Sqlite、Oracle 、 postgresql、达梦、Mongodb 人大金仓(国产推荐)、神通数据库、瀚高、Access DB2、DuckDb、Hana、OceanBase TDengine QuestDb Clickhouse MySqlConnector、华为 GaussDB 南大通用 GBase、MariaDB、Tidb、Odbc、Percona Server, Amazon Aurora、Azure…
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Frequently asked questions
Is DBeaver or SqlSugar more popular?
DBeaver has 52,273 GitHub stars and SqlSugar has 5,844. DBeaver has the larger community by that measure.
Are DBeaver and SqlSugar free?
Both are open source. DBeaver is licensed under Apache-2.0 and SqlSugar under MIT. Neither carries a licence fee.
What is the difference between DBeaver and SqlSugar?
DBeaver is written in Java and SqlSugar 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 SqlSugar?
Choose DBeaver if you want the larger community (52,273 stars) or its Apache-2.0 licence terms. Choose SqlSugar if its feature set, stack or MIT licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.