Beekeeper Studio is a database manager and SQL GUI. It is a desktop app that is easy to use. It's a visual alternative to command line tools like psql or mysql, while also providing a bunch of useful extra features.
Publisher’s description
What is Beekeeper Studio?
Beekeeper Studio by Beekeeper Studio Team is open-source Windows software in the databases category. It ranks 11th by popularity among databases in this catalogue. It is written in TypeScript. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 6.1.6, released on October 7, 2026. The version history goes back to March 27, 2020: 125 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 19 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 34,151 times. The source code on GitHub (beekeeper-studio/beekeeper-studio) has 23,784 stars. Similar programs include HeidiSQL, MariaDB and DbGate.
Project description on GitHub: “Modern and easy to use SQL client for MySQL, Postgres, SQLite, SQL Server, and more. Linux, MacOS, and Windows.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 19 a year)
- Also runs on Linux
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Beekeeper Studio is an open-source database tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Key features
- Connect Through Firewalls: Encrypt your connection with SSL, or tunnel through SSH. Save a connection password and Beekeeper Studio will encrypt it.
- SQL Auto Completion: Our built-in editor provides syntax highlighting and auto-complete suggestions for your tables so you can work quickly and easily.
- Open Lots of Tabs: Open dozens of tabs so you can work quickly without having to switch windows. Table DDL and data views get their own tabs too!
- Save SQL Queries For Later: Easily save and organize commonly used queries so you can use them again and again across all your connections.
- Edit Table Data: Fast and simple table editing with the ability to stage changes.
- Create Tables Without Writing SQL: Beekeeper's SQL table creator lets you create, edit, and delete table columns in just a few clicks. Need to change a table, or add indexes and relations? No problem, Beekeeper Studio has you covered.
- Export Data: Export a table to CSV, JSON, JSONL, or SQL with just a few clicks. Optionally apply filters to export only the data you need.
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Is Beekeeper Studio safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
C6DE1CDEB533542A03B34792C34B791279A5DDE9B39C7E4F63087ACC3026F0A6· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the beekeeper-studio/beekeeper-studio repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Code review10
- Security policy10
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- No binaries in the repository9
- Licence declared9
- Static code analysis8
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Fuzzing0
- Signed releases0
- Pinned dependencies0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 125 versions ›125 versions over 7 years · about 19 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.1.6Latest | October 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 6.1.5 | October 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 6.1.4 | September 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 6.1.2 | September 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 6.1.1 | September 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 6.1.0 | September 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 6.0.5 | August 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 6.0.4 | August 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id beekeeper-studio.beekeeper-studio -echoco install beekeeper-studio.install -yscoop install extras/beekeeper-studioBeekeeper-Studio-Setup-6.1.6.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask beekeeper-studioflatpak install flathub io.beekeeperstudio.StudioInformation
- Publisher
- Beekeeper Studio Team
- Category
- Databases
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/beekeeper-studio/beekeeper-studio
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 6.1.6
- Released
- October 7, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 125
- Updates / year
- 19.1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 34,151
- GitHub stars
- 23,784
- GitHub forks
- 1,652
- Website
- beekeeperstudio.io
- winget ID
- beekeeper-studio.beekeeper-studio
- Chocolatey package
- beekeeper-studio.install
- Scoop package
- extras/beekeeper-studio
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Beekeeper Studio free?
Yes. Beekeeper Studio is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Beekeeper Studio safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Beekeeper Studio with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Beekeeper Studio be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Beekeeper Studio run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Beekeeper Studio?
The versions page lists all 125 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 27, 2020.
Can I use Beekeeper Studio without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Beekeeper Studio?
HeidiSQL, MariaDB, DbGate, SQLite and Dolt. The alternatives page compares them.
