MongoDB GUI Client for Windows, MacOS, and Linux

Beekeeper Studio Is A Modern, Easy To Use MongoDB GUI Client

Beekeeper Studio is a modern and friendly MongoDB GUI client. Our users tell us that Beekeeper Studio is the most intuitive, and easy to use MongoDB GUI client available.

Beekeeper Studio cares about the details, for example, if you paste a MongoDB url into Beekeeper Studio it will just work (tm)

The MongoDB Client that Finally Gets It Right

Tired of clunky MongoDB interfaces that feel like they were designed in the 90s? Beekeeper Studio delivers a MongoDB experience that’s not just modern—it’s revolutionary.

While other tools force you to choose between MongoDB’s power and SQL’s familiarity, we’ve built the first MongoDB client that truly delivers both worlds without compromise. Write native MongoDB queries one minute, switch to SQL syntax the next, and watch as your team’s productivity soars.

Use SQL with MongoDB? Yes, You Can!

Imagine writing this to query your MongoDB collections:

SELECT name, email, orders.total 
FROM customers 
JOIN orders ON customers._id = orders.customer_id 
WHERE orders.status = 'complete'
ORDER BY orders.total DESC
LIMIT 10

That’s right—Beekeeper Studio lets you use the SQL you already know with MongoDB. JOINs, GROUP BY, complex WHERE clauses—it all works. Behind the scenes, we translate to MongoDB’s aggregation pipeline and query operators, giving you the familiar syntax of SQL with the full power of MongoDB. Your entire team can be productive from day one, regardless of their MongoDB experience.

To do this we wrote our own open source SQL to MongoDB library, so you can see exactly how it works, and even use it in your own apps.

Our users report cutting development time in half when working with MongoDB. Why? Because Beekeeper Studio bridges the knowledge gap that’s always existed between document databases and relational thinking. It’s the tool MongoDB deserved from the beginning—intuitive enough for NoSQL experts yet accessible for SQL veterans.

Beekeeper Studio isn’t just another MongoDB client. It’s the missing link in your database toolkit.

Beekeeper’s MongoDB GUI Client Features

Beekeeper Studio is designed primarily to be an easy to use database GUI. We really sweat the details to make the app as intuitive as possible.

AI Assistant

Simply ask questions about your data and Beekeeper’s AI Shell will answer them. The AI shell is smart - it can explore your database, run queries (with permission) and double check its work using real data. No hand holding or futzing around required. Learn more.

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Query Editor

Beekeeper Studio’s query editor is powerful, but easy to use. To start writing queries, pop open a new tab and begin typing – just like in your regular text editor. Learn more.

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Document View

Browse and edit your collections with our intuitive document view. Filter, modify, and delete documents with ease. Our JSON editor makes working with complex nested data structures simple. Learn more

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Collection Editor

Manage your MongoDB collections with ease. Create, modify, and delete collections, plus create and manage indexes to optimize your queries. Learn more

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Data Import & Export

Export your collections or query results to CSV, Excel, or JSON formats with just a few clicks. Import data from various formats into your MongoDB collections just as easily. Learn more

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Share MongoDB Data With Your Team

Beekeeper’s Team Workspaces let you easily work across multiple machines and share connections and queries with your colleagues. All data is encrypted at rest and in transit, so your information always stays secure. Learn more.

Easily set up different sharing groups by organizing data into folders and sharing each folder with a different group.

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Beekeeper Studio was clean, smooth and just worked.

Mike

Even More GUI Features For MongoDB

1. Modern and easy to use MongoDB GUI client - We sweat the details. There are no 'tabs within tabs', cryptic buttons, or old-school Java Swing interfaces.
2. Document Editor - Edit MongoDB documents with our intuitive JSON editor, making it easy to modify complex nested structures.
3. Collection Explorer - Browse and search your MongoDB collections with powerful filtering capabilities.
4. MongoDB Shell Access - Access the MongoDB shell directly within Beekeeper Studio for advanced operations and commands.
5. SQL Support for MongoDB - Use familiar SQL syntax to query your MongoDB collections, bridging the gap between SQL and NoSQL worlds.
6. Tabbed Interface - Open a bunch of queries and tables all alongside each other.
7. Open Multiple MongoDB Connections At Once - give each connection a color, and run them all at once if you wish.
8. Save SQL Queries For Later - Our built in data store lets you save queries for when you need them.
9. MongoDB Table Creation and Editing - We have a built-in, easy to use GUI interface.
10. Edit MongoDB Data - Edit database records in MongoDB in-line with only a couple of clicks.
11. MongoDB SQL Auto Completion - A useful autocomplete editor that doesn't get in your way.
12. Pinned Tables - Keep your most-used tables and views at the top of the sidebar for easy reference.
13. MongoDB Run History - Beekeeper Studio keeps track of the SQL queries you run, so you can find the magical code from last week that 'just worked'.
14. Not Just for MongoDB - Beekeeper Studio supports MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, SQLite, CockroachDB, Redshift, and SQL Server.
15. Community Strength - Many features were built by our amazing community of contributors.

The Most Versatile MongoDB GUI Client Available

Beekeeper Studio stands out from other MongoDB GUI tools by offering unique capabilities that make working with MongoDB more productive and accessible:

SQL Support for MongoDB: The Best of Both Worlds

Our MongoDB client includes powerful SQL-to-MongoDB translation, allowing you to:

• Write familiar SQL queries that automatically convert to MongoDB operations
• Use JOIN syntax to work with related collections
• Leverage SQL aggregation functions (COUNT, SUM, AVG) with MongoDB’s aggregation pipeline
• Mix SQL and MongoDB query syntaxes as needed for your workflow

This SQL support makes MongoDB accessible to SQL developers and simplifies the transition from relational databases while still leveraging MongoDB’s document-oriented strengths.

-- Example: Simple SQL query that works in Beekeeper for MongoDB
SELECT name, age FROM users WHERE age > 30 ORDER BY name

Integrated MongoDB Shell: Power and Flexibility

For MongoDB power users and complex operations, our integrated MongoDB shell provides:

• Direct shell access within the Beekeeper interface - no need to switch applications
• Full support for MongoDB syntax including aggregation pipelines and complex queries
• Command history and autocompletion to speed up your workflow
• Syntax highlighting for MongoDB commands and queries

// Example: Run complex MongoDB aggregation pipelines
db.orders.aggregate([
  { $match: { status: "completed" } },
  { $group: { _id: "$customer_id", total: { $sum: "$amount" } } },
  { $sort: { total: -1 } }
])

Seamless Document Editing

Our intuitive JSON document editor makes it easy to:

• Navigate and edit complex nested documents with collapsible sections
• Add, modify, or delete fields with syntax validation
• Format and beautify JSON documents automatically
• Validate documents against collection schemas (if defined)

Advanced Querying and Filtering

Beekeeper Studio provides powerful query capabilities for MongoDB:

• Visual query builder for creating complex MongoDB queries without code
• Full-text search across collections
• Save and organize frequently used queries
• Query history for easy reference and reuse

A Truly Cross-Platform MongoDB GUI Client

Beekeeper Studio has 100% feature parity across Linux, MacOS, and Windows. So no matter which operating system you work (or play) from, you can use all of our MongoDB features with complete cross-platform compatibility, no compromises. We use a cross-platform app development framework to make sure that you get the best MongoDB GUI client experience, regardless of whether you use MacOS, Windows, or Linux.

Beekeeper Studio also works great on Chromebooks, Raspberry Pi 3+, and maybe even the odd toaster or fridge (if they run Linux).

Windows

Beekeeper Studio is available for Windows, so you can easily query, edit, and manage your MongoDB databases. Beekeeper Studio's Windows download is available from our download page as an installer, a portable .exe file, or an MSI package for IT teams. Beekeeper Studio supports Windows 10+ on both x64 and ARM64 PCs, more information is available in our Windows documentation.

MacOS

Beekeeper Studio integrates seamlessly into the MacOS environment for querying, editing, and managing MongoDB. Beekeeper Studio's MacOS app is available the downloads page. Beekeeper Studio supports both Intel and Apple silicon Macs. More information is available on our MacOS documentation page.

Linux

Beekeeper Studio's MongoDB GUI has full feature parity on Linux. Linux is a first-class OS to the Beekeeper Studio team, and we think it's the best way to edit, query, and manage your MongoDB database. Beekeeper Studio works great on all major distributions, including Ubuntu, Fedora, and Arch. You can get Beekeeper Studio's linux client on our download page. Learn more on our Linux docs.

All Purchases Support Open Source

Beekeeper Studio is built by me, Matthew Rathbone and a small team of part-time developers. We build software we care about. We're not part of a big corporation, and we don't have a large investor in the background writing checks. Unlike many of our well-funded competitors, all of Beekeeper Studio's code is available on GitHub, and we also publish a full-featured free version of Beekeeper Studio for those who can't afford the paid editions. We're on a mission to make good software available to everyone. Every purchase directly supports us and our ongoing commitment to open source.

I hope you enjoy using Beekeeper Studio as much as we enjoy making it.

What is MongoDB?

MongoDB is a popular NoSQL document database that stores data in flexible, JSON-like documents. It’s designed for scalability and developer agility, making it ideal for modern applications with evolving schemas. Learn more about MongoDB on the official website.