Easy To Use PopSQL Alternative
Looking for a PopSQL alternative without the cloud dependency? Beekeeper Studio offers intuitive query management with local-first operation.
Beekeeper Studio
I chose Beekeeper Studio when I wanted something like PopSQL but without requiring constant internet connection. - Data Analyst
Beekeeper Studio is a database client that prioritizes privacy and local-first operation. While PopSQL focuses on collaborative SQL editing in the cloud, Beekeeper Studio provides a powerful local experience with optional workspace features for team collaboration.
Unlike PopSQL’s commercial-only model, Beekeeper Studio provides both an open source community edition available on GitHub, and a more feature-rich commercial edition available on this website.
Beekeeper Studio started as an open source project, and while we’re a small team, our mission is to build good software for everyone.
Beekeeper Studio vs PopSQL is like comparing a privacy-focused local app to a cloud-first collaborative platform.
PopSQL is designed primarily as a collaborative SQL editor, with its core functionality tied to cloud accounts and team sharing. It’s great for teams that prioritize real-time collaboration above all else.
Use PopSQL if your team’s workflow revolves around real-time collaborative SQL editing and you’re comfortable with a cloud-first approach.
Use Beekeeper Studio if you want a powerful, private SQL client that works offline by default, with optional team features in the Ultimate edition, and a cleaner, more intuitive interface.
Beekeeper Studio’s query editor and interface felt more intuitive than PopSQL, while still offering the core functionality I needed for daily database work. - Database Developer
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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