I switched from Oracle SQL Developer to Beekeeper Studio and was impressed by how much faster and more intuitive it is. - David
Beekeeper Studio is a database manager that prioritizes speed, usability, and a pleasant user experience. While it might not offer as many Oracle-specific administrative tools as SQL Developer, it excels in providing a more intuitive environment for working with Oracle databases.
Beekeeper Studio offers a commercial edition available on this website with full Oracle database support.
Beekeeper Studio started as an open source project, and while we’re a small team, our mission is to build good software for everyone.
Oracle SQL Developer is Oracle’s official IDE for working with Oracle databases. It’s a comprehensive tool with extensive features for database development, administration, and migration. However, many users find it cumbersome to use, with a cluttered interface and Java-based performance issues.
Beekeeper Studio offers a refreshing alternative with its focus on providing a clean, modern interface that helps you get your Oracle database work done quickly and efficiently.
Use Oracle SQL Developer if you need highly specialized Oracle features, PL/SQL debugging, or specific Oracle administration capabilities that aren’t available in other tools.
Use Beekeeper Studio if you want a faster, more intuitive database client with good Oracle support but without the complexity. Beekeeper is particularly valuable if you work with multiple database types and want a consistent interface across all of them.
Multi-Database Support: Beekeeper Studio isn’t limited to Oracle. It supports MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and more, making it ideal for developers working in heterogeneous database environments.
Modern Interface: Beekeeper Studio offers a clean, modern UI that makes database work more pleasant and reduces the learning curve.
Performance: Built with modern technologies, Beekeeper Studio provides better performance and responsiveness compared to the often sluggish Java-based SQL Developer.
Cross-Platform Consistency: Available on Windows, macOS, and Linux, Beekeeper Studio ensures a consistent experience across different operating systems.
Intuitive Query Management: Easily save, organize, and find your SQL queries with Beekeeper’s straightforward query organization system.
Beekeeper Studio has solid support for Oracle databases, making it a compelling alternative to SQL Developer for developers who prioritize productivity and ease of use.
I built Beekeeper Studio because I got fed up with overly complex database apps that I had to re-learn every time I used them. I wanted something fast and light that felt like VSCode or Sublime Text, but for SQL.
Spoiler: I couldn't find a good app that fit my criteria, so I built one. That's why Beekeeper Studio exists today.
Beekeeper Studio is the only cross-platform database client with a fast, modern UI that feels like it was built this century. Beekeeper is designed to be fast, smooth, and user friendly in a way that most database apps are not.
Beekeeper Studio fits right in. I didn’t have to take hours to figure out how to properly use it, and it was a seamless addition to my toolkit - CS
Beekeeper Studio supports a wide range of databases, such as SQLite, Postgres, and even Oracle. Easily identify different environments by color coding each connection, and the whole app will change to match when you connect.
Nice support for multiple environments (I label prod red, dev yellow, localhost green) - Chander
Beekeeper Studio works the same on MacOS, Windows, and Linux. Like you, we tinker with all types of computers, so we want our software to be top-notch, even especially on Linux.
Beekeeper Studio has a consistent experience across OSes, and syncs my connections between computers and OSes. - Jeff
Ctrl/Cmd+P - quicksearch your database and saved queries
Beekeeper Studio may have a minimal, modern aesthetic, but it also packs a punch.
Whether you're looking to quickly and easily edit data, write SQL like a pro, create & modify tables, or even share queries with coworkers, Beekeeper Studio has you covered.
Beekeeper Studio’s attention to design (both visual and functionalities) helps ease the work - Long
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