DBeaver is a SQL client software application and a database administration tool. For relational databases it uses the JDBC application programming interface (API) to interact with databases via a JDBC driver. For other databases (NoSQL) it uses proprietary database drivers. It provides an editor that supports code completion and syntax highlighting. It provides a plug-in architecture (based on the Eclipse plugins architecture) that allows users to modify much of the application's behavior to provide database-specific functionality or features that are database-independent. It is written in Java and based on the Eclipse platform.
The community edition (CE) of DBeaver is a free and open source software that is distributed under the Apache License. A closed-source enterprise edition of DBeaver is distributed under a commercial license.
What is DBeaver?
DBeaver is an open-source database program for Windows from DBeaver Corp. It ranks 32nd by popularity among databases in this catalogue. The first release dates back to 2011. It is written in Java. Besides Windows, it is available for cross-platform.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as EXE (NSIS). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 26.2.0, released on August 30, 2026. 192 versions are listed since August 26, 2018, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 24 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (dbeaver/dbeaver) has 52,168 stars. Wikipedia has an article about it in 10 of our languages. On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .sql. Similar programs include HeidiSQL, MariaDB and Beekeeper Studio.
Project description on GitHub: “Free universal database tool and SQL client”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 24 a year)
- Also runs on cross-platform
- Large user base
In short: DBeaver is an open-source database tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Screenshots
Is DBeaver 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:
009E8A99BE478261D09FDEB40AB5EF64BFE1F5FAF79288CAC670164719D921D2· 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 dbeaver/dbeaver repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Licence declared10
- Static code analysis10
- Security policy9
- Code review8
- No binaries in the repository8
- Branch protection5
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Pinned dependencies0
- Fuzzing0
- Signed releases0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 192 versions ›192 versions over 8 years · about 24 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.2.0Latest | August 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 26.1.5 | August 16, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 26.1.4 | August 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 26.1.3 | July 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 26.1.2 | July 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 26.1.1 | June 21, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 26.1.0 | May 31, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 26.0.5 | May 17, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id DBeaver.DBeaver.Community -escoop install extras/dbeaverdbeaver-ce-26.2.0-windows-x86_64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- DBeaver Corp
- Category
- Databases
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/dbeaver/dbeaver
- Written in
- Java
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- cross-platform
- Version
- 26.2.0
- Released
- August 30, 2026
- First release
- 2011
- Added to the catalogue
- May 6, 2025
- Versions listed
- 192
- Updates / year
- 24
- GitHub stars
- 52,168
- GitHub forks
- 4,428
- Website
- dbeaver.io
- winget ID
- DBeaver.DBeaver.Community
- Scoop package
- extras/dbeaver
File types it opens (1)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is DBeaver free?
Yes. DBeaver is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is DBeaver 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 DBeaver 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 DBeaver be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does DBeaver run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of DBeaver?
The versions page lists all 192 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 26, 2018.
Can I use DBeaver without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to DBeaver?
HeidiSQL, MariaDB, Beekeeper Studio, SQLite and Liquibase. The alternatives page compares them.
