How DBCode compares to other database IDEs

Same features you'd expect from DataGrip or DBeaver. Runs inside your editor. Costs a fraction of the price.

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DBCode

$24
/year (individual)
Lifetime: $90

DataGrip

$109
/year (individual)
5 x more than DBCode

DBeaver PRO

$113
/year (individual)
Lite edition
5 x more than DBCode

Beekeeper Studio

$108
/year (individual)
Indie plan
5 x more than DBCode

Prices verified April 2026 from official websites. Individual/personal tier shown. Commercial and team pricing is even further apart.

Feature by feature

Feature DBCode DataGrip DBeaver PRO Beekeeper
Runs in VS Code / Cursor / Windsurf
Databases supported 50+ 30+ (any JDBC) 90+ ~15
SQL editor with autocomplete
Visual Query Builder
Schema ERD
Data grid editing
SQL Notebooks (SQL + Markdown)
Data Explore (charts, stats, drill-down)
Data Compare across databases
Inline SQL completion (AI, schema-aware) Paid add-on Paid add-on
AI agent Paid add-on BYOK
AI natural language queries Paid add-on Paid add-on BYOK
AI data grid (filter, sort, chart via natural language)
AI execution plan analysis
AI data explore / insights
MCP Server for Claude, ChatGPT, etc.
Local LLMs / BYOK (Ollama, OpenAI, etc.)
Execution plans
SSH tunnels (built-in)
Cloud providers (Neon, Supabase, Turso, Azure)
Backup & restore
Real-time streaming (LISTEN/NOTIFY, Change Streams)
Secure sharing (encrypted links)
Team management with roles
Perpetual license after 12 months Fallback (minus 12mo)
Free tier Non-commercial Community (limited) Community (limited)

Feature data based on official documentation as of April 2026. DBeaver "PRO" refers to the Enterprise edition. Some features may require paid add-ons for competitors. If you spot an inaccuracy, let us know.

Why developers are switching to DBCode

$24/yr

For a full database IDE

DataGrip is $109/year. DBeaver PRO starts at $113/year. DBCode gives you the same capabilities for a fraction of that. Plus a lifetime option for $90.

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Extra apps to install

DBCode runs inside the editor you already use. No separate app. No separate shortcuts. No context switching. Your code and your data, side by side.

50+

Databases

PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DuckDB, Redis, Snowflake, BigQuery, Cassandra, ClickHouse, Cosmos DB, and dozens more. All from a single tool.

Try it free. Keep it forever.

7-day trial with all features. No credit card. And if you subscribe for 12 months, you earn a permanent license to keep.

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