Native SQL client for macOS, Linux & Windows.
AI-powered ImGui-powered.
No Electron. No JVM. No bloat. Built with C++.
* SQLite, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, Redis, Oracle, MSSQL * SSH tunneling & TLS * AI assistant
> Downloads
* macOS (.dmg) [10 MB] * Linux (AppImage) [22 MB]
* Windows (.msi) [8 MB] or:
curl -fsSL https://dearsql.dev/install.sh | sh
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## Features
- - Syntax highlighting, autocomplete, and query history.
- - Browse and edit table data inline. Changes generate proper SQL before committing.
- - SQLite, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, Redis, Oracle, and MSSQL in one app.
- - Saved connections with encrypted credentials.
- - Schema browser — tables, views, indexes, and more.
- - Native C++ with Metal on macOS, OpenGL on Linux, and DirectX on Windows.
## Supported Databases
SQLite, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, Redis, Oracle, MSSQL.
## How it compares
Quick snapshot vs. other popular SQL clients. Verified April 2026 — got a correction? let us know.
| feature | DearSQL | TablePlus | DBeaver | DataGrip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| native (no Electron/JVM) | yes (C++) | yes | no (JVM) | no (JVM) |
| free tier | yes | limited (2 tabs) | yes (CE) | non-commercial |
| one-time purchase | $35 | $99 (1yr updates) | no (sub) | no (sub) |
| NoSQL in free tier | yes | yes (limited) | no (paid only) | yes |
| SSH tunneling | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| AI assistant | built-in | no | paid only | built-in |
| macOS / Linux / Windows | all three | all three | all three | all three |
| app telemetry | none | opt-out | opt-out | opt-out |
## Pricing
Free forever
$0
- - 3 saved connections
- - 2 workspaces
- - all database types
- - all core features
Pro one-time
$35
- - unlimited connections
- - unlimited workspaces
- - all database types
- - all current & future features