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DBeaver vs TablePro
DBeaver has 51,797 GitHub stars, 4,372 forks, 3,334 open issues and last shipped today. TablePro has 5,897 stars, 394 forks, 58 open issues and last shipped today. DBeaver leads on adoption by 778% (51,797 vs 5,897 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%. DBeaver 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 | ★ 5.9K |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Written in | Java | Swift |
| Last push | 2026-09-18 | 2026-09-18 |
| Forks | ⑂ 4.4K | ⑂ 394 |
| 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 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 TablePro
TablePro is a free, AGPL 3.0 licensed database client built with native frameworks for macOS 14.4+ and iOS/iPadOS 18+, aimed at developers who work across several SQL and NoSQL engines and want a fast, open alternative to proprietary desktop clients.
read the full TablePro overview →
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Frequently asked questions
Is DBeaver or TablePro more popular?
DBeaver has 51,797 GitHub stars and TablePro has 5,897. 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 (51,797 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.