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DBeaver vs TablePro
DBeaver has 52,273 GitHub stars, 4,442 forks, 3,334 open issues and last shipped yesterday. TablePro has 6,358 stars, 429 forks, 58 open issues and last shipped yesterday. DBeaver leads on adoption by 722% (52,273 vs 6,358 stars). DBeaver is written in Java under Apache-2.0; TablePro is written in Swift under AGPL-3.0. DBeaver has attracted 8% as many forks as stars, TablePro 7%. TablePro was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee. The two share 2 topic tags (database, 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 | TablePro | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 52K | ★ 6.4K |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Written in | Java | Swift |
| Last push | 2026-11-02 | 2026-11-02 |
| Forks | ⑂ 4.4K | ⑂ 429 |
| 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 TablePro if
- You want the TablePro feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the AGPL-3.0 license terms
- Your stack matches Swift
- You evaluated both and TablePro 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 TablePro
TablePro A fast, native database client for developers. Free and open source. Website · Docs · Download · Discord Tiếng Việt 简体中文 한국어 About TablePro is what I wanted TablePlus to be: native, fast, open source. Built with native frameworks on every platform. No Electron, no JDBC, no JavaScript runtime. Cold start under 1 second, idle around 80 MB RAM. Connects to all major SQL and NoSQL databases through native drivers. AI is built in: chat, inline suggestions, and an MCP server that lets Cursor, Raycast, or Claude Desktop talk to your databases. Bring your own API key, pick your own provider, or run local with…
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Frequently asked questions
Is DBeaver or TablePro more popular?
DBeaver has 52,273 GitHub stars and TablePro has 6,358. DBeaver has the larger community by that measure.
Are DBeaver and TablePro free?
Both are open source. DBeaver is licensed under Apache-2.0 and TablePro under AGPL-3.0. Neither carries a licence fee.
What is the difference between DBeaver and TablePro?
DBeaver is written in Java and TablePro in Swift. 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 TablePro?
Choose DBeaver if you want the larger community (52,273 stars) or its Apache-2.0 licence terms. Choose TablePro if its feature set, stack or AGPL-3.0 licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.