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DBeaver vs Tabularis
DBeaver has 52,273 GitHub stars, 4,442 forks, 3,334 open issues and last shipped yesterday. Tabularis has 5,362 stars, 411 forks, 94 open issues and last shipped yesterday. DBeaver leads on adoption by 875% (52,273 vs 5,362 stars). DBeaver is written in Java under Apache-2.0; Tabularis is written in TypeScript under Apache-2.0. DBeaver has attracted 8% as many forks as stars, Tabularis 8%. 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 | Tabularis | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 52K | ★ 5.4K |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Written in | Java | TypeScript |
| Last push | 2026-11-02 | 2026-11-02 |
| Forks | ⑂ 4.4K | ⑂ 411 |
| 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 Tabularis if
- You want the Tabularis feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the Apache-2.0 license terms
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You evaluated both and Tabularis 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 Tabularis
tabularis Tabularis is an open source desktop SQL workspace for PostgreSQL, MySQL/MariaDB, SQLite and 15+ more databases like DuckDB, ClickHouse, Redis and Firestore. Its built in MCP server lets Claude, Cursor and Devin (formerly Windsurf) read your schema and run queries in the same app you already use. README: English Italiano Español 中文 Français Deutsch 日本語 Русский Tagalog 한국어 Português (Brasil) Download Or grab an installer directly: The app UI is available in English, Italian, Spanish, Chinese (Simplified), French, German, Japanese, Russian, Tagalog and Portuguese (Brazilian). Discord: Join our Discord…
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Frequently asked questions
Is DBeaver or Tabularis more popular?
DBeaver has 52,273 GitHub stars and Tabularis has 5,362. DBeaver has the larger community by that measure.
Are DBeaver and Tabularis free?
Both are open source. DBeaver is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Tabularis under Apache-2.0. Neither carries a licence fee.
What is the difference between DBeaver and Tabularis?
DBeaver is written in Java and Tabularis in TypeScript. 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 Tabularis?
Choose DBeaver if you want the larger community (52,273 stars) or its Apache-2.0 licence terms. Choose Tabularis if its feature set, stack or Apache-2.0 licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.