DearSQL vs Navicat
A lightweight native client vs an enterprise database suite.
A lightweight native client vs an enterprise database suite.
Architecture & Performance
| feature | DearSQL | Navicat |
|---|---|---|
| architecture | native (C++/ImGui) | native |
| scope | SQL client | full suite (modeling, sync, BI) |
Database Support
| feature | DearSQL | Navicat |
|---|---|---|
| SQLite | yes | yes |
| DuckDB | yes | no |
| PostgreSQL | yes | yes |
| MySQL / MariaDB | yes | yes |
| MongoDB | yes | yes |
| Redis | yes | yes |
| Oracle | yes | yes |
| MSSQL | yes | yes |
| Redshift | yes | yes |
| Cassandra | yes | no |
Platform Support
| feature | DearSQL | Navicat |
|---|---|---|
| macOS | yes | yes |
| Linux | yes | yes |
| Windows | yes | yes |
Features
| feature | DearSQL | Navicat |
|---|---|---|
| SSH tunneling | yes | yes |
| TLS/SSL | yes | yes |
| syntax highlighting | yes | yes |
| autocomplete | yes | yes |
| inline data editing | yes | yes |
| ER diagrams | no | yes |
| data modeling | no | Premium only |
| AI assistant | built-in | Premium only (not in Lite) |
Pricing
| feature | DearSQL | Navicat |
|---|---|---|
| free tier | yes (10 connections) | yes (Premium Lite) |
| one-time purchase | $35 | $1,499 (1yr maintenance) |
| subscription | none | $749.99/yr |
| NoSQL in free tier | yes | yes |
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FAQ
How much does Navicat cost compared to DearSQL?
Navicat Premium Standard costs $1,499 for a perpetual license with 1 year of maintenance, or $749.99/year as a subscription. DearSQL is $35 one-time with all future updates. Navicat also offers a free Premium Lite edition without AI or data modeling.
Does DearSQL support databases Navicat doesn't?
Yes. DearSQL supports DuckDB and Cassandra, which Navicat Premium and Premium Lite do not. Both cover SQLite, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, Redis, Oracle, SQL Server and Redshift.
Is DearSQL a good Navicat alternative?
For querying, browsing and editing data, yes, at a fraction of the price. Navicat goes further with data modeling, data sync, scheduling and BI; if you rely on those, DearSQL does not replace them.
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* Last checked against Navicat's own pages: Navicat Premium, Premium Lite, feature matrix, store, subscription plans. Got a correction? let us know.