Beekeeper Studio
Beekeeper Studio is a modern and friendly MySQL GUI client. Our users tell us that Beekeeper Studio is the most intuitive, and easy to use MySQL GUI client available.
Beekeeper Studio cares about the details, for example, if you paste a MySQL url into Beekeeper Studio it will just work (tm)
I’ve been using Beekeeper Studio for my MySQL work lately, and it has quickly become one of my favorite database tools. The interface is clean, modern, and distraction-free, making it easy to focus on queries without the clutter you get in some other tools.
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.
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.
Beekeeper Studio’s query editor is powerful, but easy to use. To start writing SQL, pop open a new tab and begin typing – just like in your regular text editor. Learn more.
Open any table in a spreadsheet that makes it quick and easy to navigate, filter, edit, and delete your table data. Also included: clickable foreign keys, data export, and syntax-highlighted editors. Learn more
Right click any table to modify its schema. Easily change column names, types, defaults, and nullability. Plus add relations and indexes, all without writing any SQL. Learn more
Take any table, view, or query result and export it to CSV, Excel, or JSON in two clicks. Plus import your own CSVs into MySQL in two clicks. Learn more
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.
Beekeeper Studio was clean, smooth and just worked.
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 MySQL features with complete cross-platform compatibility, no compromises. We use a cross-platform app development framework to make sure that you get the best MySQL 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).
When I switched to using Linux full time from Mac, the hardest thing was finding replacement apps. Beekeeper has been a breath of fresh air, and not only works on Linux, but feels like a first class citizen!
Beekeeper Studio is available for Windows, so you can easily query, edit, and manage your MySQL 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.
Beekeeper Studio integrates seamlessly into the MacOS environment for querying, editing, and managing MySQL. 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.
Beekeeper Studio's MySQL 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 MySQL 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.
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.
Our users tell us that Beekeeper's clean and intuitive interface makes using databases fun again.
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I chose this program after years of using phpMyAdmin—it feels like stepping into a world of higher quality; here, I truly felt that the user is genuinely cared for. The concept itself, the implementation, the practical experience—I am sincerely grateful to Matthew for all of it.
I do love the ability to preview data as a JSON.
Before I used two separated apps: “MySQL Workbench” and “pgAdmin 4”.
Can’t say for sure, but it really saves time
Beekeeper Studio is my go to tool for Database GUI operations - MySQL, Postgres, SQLite - one tool for the job. I also appreciate the shared queries for workspaces in the ultimate edition - makes it quick and easy to stand up connections on a new computer. Mac & Windows work feature for feature, so that’s nice too!
I’ve been using Beekeeper Studio for my MySQL work lately, and it has quickly become one of my favorite database tools. The interface is clean, modern, and distraction‑free, making it easy to focus on queries without the clutter you get in some other tools.
The query editor is snappy with syntax highlighting, autocomplete, and instant results. I especially love that it remembers my connections and opens exactly where I left off. The table browsing is smooth, editing records feels intuitive, and it’s great that I can run multiple tabs just like in a browser.
Compared to heavier tools like MySQL Workbench, Beekeeper Studio feels lightweight yet powerful. It just works, without random freezes or complex setup. Plus, it’s open‑source, so I can trust it without worrying about hidden limitations.
Whether you’re just running quick SQL queries or managing multiple databases daily, Beekeeper Studio is fast, friendly, and a joy to use. Definitely recommended for developers who want a no‑nonsense SQL client that still looks good.
I have several favorite features: the possibility to connect through SSH, the saved queries, the TAB’s to hold several queries and table outputs and the right-click “SQL: create” feature. Would be nice if this could be expanded to more items, like triggers. When still stuck to MS Windows (now a great Linux fan, dumping anything Microsoft like a brick!) I used MySQL Workbench but Beekeeper is a perfect alternative and at least on Linux much easier to install and a lot more universal in respect to connecting to databases.
I don´t know how much time I save by using Beekeeper Studio, I never recorded it, but I know it is highly intuitive and therefore quite easy to use, which probably saves time, at least learning to use it.
Ricardo G.
Software Engineer, Prisma MasterI’ve used many database clients over the years, but this one stands out as a game-changer. The clean, intuitive UI, combined with seamless multi-DB support, makes database management an absolute breeze. Whether I’m working with MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQLite, the experience is consistently smooth—no unnecessary complexity, just a fast, reliable tool that gets out of the way. The right sidebar with relationships just make me smile everytime I use it. Thank you Alex for your commitment of making beautiful software. Specially in this area of database clients, it was very much needed.
Fabulous tool, the most practical IDE I’ve found to date for Postgres and MySql db admin - it just works, no fuss :-)
Two key things. First, connectivity. I don’t have to use DB Browser for SQLite, MySQL Workbench for MySQL, psql for PostgreSQL. Beekeeper works with them all. Second: AI. The AI feature compiles English into SQL.
Beekeeper Studio has become my go-to SQL editor across Postgres, MySQL, and SQLite workflows. It offers a clean interface, intuitive query editing, and hassle-free connection management without the heavy footprint of many enterprise tools. Results are fast, exports are simple, and the UI stays out of the way so I can focus on the data.
Open source software quality varies, but Beekeeper Studio consistently delivers polish with active development and responsive updates. For developers and analysts who appreciate speed, usability, and transparency, this is one of the best database tools available.
I used to use SQLyog but it was too expensive. This is just as good… and it’s free!
Used to use MySQL Workbench but it was so clunky and intimidating. Switched to Beekeeper and never went back. Databases are not my strong suit but Beekeeper helps eliminate friction, is easy to use, and makes me feel capable to do what I need to do.
The UI has to be by-far the best in the industry in terms of how simple, straight forward and versatile it is. Also while looking a lot more friendly to the eyes(Dark Mode FTW). Saw the landing page, tried it out for 10mins and I knew, MYSQL workbench was nothing compared to this piece of art.
As someone who manages multiple db’s on quite a few environments, Beekeper Studio has become a very fun and pleasant experience. Can’t believe i didn’t find this sooner. The licensing policies also made me want to support the initiative even more. Would 10/10 buy again.
Before Beekeeper studio, I was using MySQL’s VS Code extension, and I was endlessly frustrated with it… Freezing whenever the query brought back more than 10,000 rows (i.e., basically always), disconnecting constantly, forgetting my connections at random… it was such a drag on my productivity.
In stepped Beekeeper Studio… It JUST WORKS. My needs are simple, and so is Beekeeper Studio. I couldn’t be happier with it. It’s so intuitive to use, there was a time delta of precisely 0 seconds between the first time I opened it and when it began adding value to my workflow.
I only wish I could give more than 5 stars.
So far the most comprehensive DB admin GUI out there. The only reason I haven’t given 5 stars is I cannot claim to have used it exhaustively only having discovered it two weeks ago. But so far, mySQL, MSSQL and Postgres in one tool is simply incredible.
Planning to purchase once pay day hits.
I liked the interface because it was intuitive. I used the application to visualize data from a MySQL database, which was something that had been blocking my development.
- My favourite feature is its free community edition, then its ability to connect seamlessly with so many different types of Clients.
- I have used DBeaver, TablePlus, Sequel Ace. I still found Beekeeper to be having best UI, supporting MySQL and PostreSQL, and has sufficient features in community edition.
- For each week, it saves approx 4-8 hours of effort. (As otherwise I had to use different app for my different DBs)
I have to use multiple databases (MySql, Postgre and MS SQL) and Beekeper has been an absolute joy! The UI is clean and has exactly what I need.
When I switched to using Linux full time from Mac, the hardest thing was finding replacement apps for things I used daily.
Most tools were pretty easy to find replacements for, but MySQL clients were either super old and clunky or just too simple.
Beekeeper has been a breath of fresh air, and not only works on Linux, but feels like a first class citizen! They’re constantly making improvements and updating the app based on real world feedback.
This is hands down my nicest app I used in my Dev stack at the moment and recommend it whole heartedly!
Great app!! I switched from Workbench to Beekeeper. I highly recommend!
I think beekeeper is quite elegant in its appearance, not only that its also quite convenient as you can swiftly change database modes, the fonts are great, also the black theme is truly a charm. I love it mostly for its ease of use. I would love to see the devs add a feature in the near future where you will be able to visuallize the tables graphically like in MySQL Workbench.