DB Browser for SQLite (DB4S) is a high quality, visual, open source tool designed for people who want to create, search, and edit SQLite or SQLCipher database files. DB4S gives a familiar spreadsheet-like interface on the database in addition to providing a full SQL query facility. It works with Windows, macOS, and most versions of Linux and Unix.
Publisher’s description
What is DB Browser for SQLite?
DB Browser for SQLite by DB Browser for SQLite Team is open-source Windows software in the databases category. It ranks 10th by popularity among databases in this catalogue. It is written in C++. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.13.1, released on October 15, 2024. The version history goes back to February 7, 2019: 8 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1.4 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 142,350 times. The source code on GitHub (sqlitebrowser/sqlitebrowser) has 24,732 stars. On Windows it registers 4 file types, including .sqlite, .db, .db3 and .sqlite3. Similar programs include MariaDB, HeidiSQL and SQLite.
Project description on GitHub: “Official home of the DB Browser for SQLite (DB4S) project. Previously known as "SQLite Database Browser" and "Database Browser for SQLite". Website at: ”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Also runs on Linux
- Large user base
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: DB Browser for SQLite is an open-source database tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Key features
- Create and compact database files
- Create, define, modify and delete tables
- Create, define and delete indexes
- Browse, edit, add and delete records
- Search records
- Import and export records as text
- Import and export tables from/to CSV files
- Import and export databases from/to SQL dump files
- Issue SQL queries and inspect the results
- Examine a log of all SQL commands issued by the application
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Is DB Browser for SQLite 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:
D023D54B3A5DB10C7E896089BB3DBE6E7F4BC4EAA9BBECB34CA414BE5970F688· 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 sqlitebrowser/sqlitebrowser repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Security policy10
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared9
- Static code analysis9
- Code review6
- Restricted token permissions6
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge2
- Pinned dependencies0
- Fuzzing0
- Signed releases0
- Branch protection0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 8 versions ›8 versions over 6 years · about 1.4 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.13.1Latest | October 15, 2024 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
| 3.13.0 | July 23, 2024 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 3.12.2 | May 17, 2021 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 3.12.1 | November 9, 2020 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 3.12.0 | June 25, 2020 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 3.11.2 | April 3, 2019 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
| 3.11.1 | February 18, 2019 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
| 3.11.0 | February 7, 2019 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id DBBrowserForSQLite.DBBrowserForSQLite -echoco install sqlitebrowser -ymsiexec /i DB.Browser.for.SQLite-v3.13.1-win64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {541AE182-7C1D-426C-8155-4867303B75A4} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask db-browser-for-sqliteflatpak install flathub org.sqlitebrowser.sqlitebrowserInformation
- Publisher
- DB Browser for SQLite Team
- Category
- Databases
- Licence
- MPL-2.0 and GPL-3.0-or-later
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/sqlitebrowser/sqlitebrowser
- Written in
- C++
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 3.13.1
- Released
- October 15, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 8
- Updates / year
- 1.4
- Chocolatey downloads
- 142,350
- GitHub stars
- 24,732
- GitHub forks
- 2,377
- Website
- sqlitebrowser.org
- winget ID
- DBBrowserForSQLite.DBBrowserForSQLite
- Chocolatey package
- sqlitebrowser
- MSI product code
- {541AE182-7C1D-426C-8155-4867303B75A4}
File types it opens (4)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is DB Browser for SQLite free?
Yes. DB Browser for SQLite is open-source software under the MPL-2.0 and GPL-3.0-or-later licence.
Is DB Browser for SQLite 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 DB Browser for SQLite 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 DB Browser for SQLite be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does DB Browser for SQLite run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of DB Browser for SQLite?
The versions page lists all 8 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 7, 2019.
What are alternatives to DB Browser for SQLite?
MariaDB, HeidiSQL, SQLite, MongoDB and Dolt. The alternatives page compares them.
