
DearSQL
Simple database management tool
FreeDB838 impressionslaunches Feb 29
DearSQL is a native desktop SQL client for multiple databases with AI assistance and no Electron overhead.
- for
- Developers needing a fast, cross-platform SQL client for many databases.
- pricing
- freemium
- license
- open source
Key features
- Multi-DB support — Connect to SQLite, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, Redis, Oracle, MSSQL and Redshift in one app.
- Native performance — Built in C++ with Metal, OpenGL or DirectX, starts in under a second.
- AI assistant — AI-powered help for query writing and schema navigation.
- Inline data editing — Edit table rows directly; changes are turned into proper SQL statements.
- Secure connections — SSH tunneling and TLS/SSL with encrypted saved credentials.
- Syntax highlighting & autocomplete — Full-featured editor with query history and autocomplete.
Use cases
- Explore and edit schemas across multiple databases from a single desktop app
- Run ad-hoc queries with AI assistance to speed up debugging
- Manage production connections securely using SSH tunnels and TLS
DearSQL vs alternatives
DearSQL | PocketBase | MongoDB | PlanetScale | Supabase | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Native multi-DB client without Electron | Self-hosted single-file backend | Managed MongoDB service | Scalable hosted MySQL/Postgres | Open-source Postgres backend |
| Pricing | Freemium | Free | Subscription | Subscription | Subscription |
| DevHunt upvotes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Launched | Feb 2028 | — | — | — | — |
- DearSQL vs PocketBase: PocketBase is an all-in-one backend server, not a desktop SQL client.
- DearSQL vs MongoDB: MongoDB provides a hosted document database, while DearSQL is a client for many DB types.
- DearSQL vs PlanetScale: PlanetScale offers hosted MySQL/Postgres with scaling features, not a native desktop client.
- DearSQL vs Supabase: Supabase is an open-source Postgres platform with APIs, whereas DearSQL is a local multi-DB client.
DearSQL FAQ
What databases does DearSQL support?+
SQLite, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, Redis, Oracle, MSSQL and Redshift are all supported in the same native app.
Is DearSQL free?+
Yes, there is a free tier with core features and limited connections; a Pro license costs $35 one-time for unlimited use.
What platforms does DearSQL run on?+
DearSQL runs natively on macOS (Metal), Linux (OpenGL) and Windows (DirectX) with no Electron or JVM.
Does DearSQL support SSH tunneling?+
Yes, all server-type databases can be accessed through SSH tunnels using passwords or private keys.
Does DearSQL support TLS/SSL?+
Yes, TLS/SSL is configurable for all server-type backends with multiple verification modes.
Summarized by DevHunt from dearsql.dev · Oct 2, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
PocketBase
MongoDB
PlanetScale
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