A lightweight, framework-agnostic database migration tool
Publisher’s description
What is Dbmate?
Dbmate is an open-source database program for Windows from Adrian Macneil. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.37.0, released on October 18, 2026. 16 versions are listed since June 12, 2023, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 4.8 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (amacneil/dbmate) has 7,474 stars. Similar programs include MariaDB, HeidiSQL and SQLite.
Project description on GitHub: “🚀 A lightweight, framework-agnostic database migration tool.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Dbmate is an open-source database tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is Dbmate 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:
95889CBEBEC8E2C9E2F0153C027FF2837BC4D1D5C1E15A7F25F98E33A48B0956· 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 amacneil/dbmate repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Published packages10
- Code review7
- Branch protection3
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Pinned dependencies0
- Signed releases0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 16 versions ›16 versions over 3 years · about 4.8 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.37.0Latest | October 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 2.36.0 | September 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 2.35.1 | August 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 2.35.0 | August 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 2.34.1 | July 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 2.34.0 | July 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 2.33.0 | April 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 2.32.0 | March 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id amacneil.dbmate -escoop install main/dbmateProgram files (.exe): dbmate.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install dbmateInformation
- Publisher
- Adrian Macneil
- Category
- Databases
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/amacneil/dbmate
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 2.37.0
- Released
- October 18, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 12, 2023
- Versions listed
- 16
- Updates / year
- 4.8
- GitHub stars
- 7,474
- GitHub forks
- 386
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- amacneil.dbmate
- Scoop package
- main/dbmate
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dbmate free?
Yes. Dbmate is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Dbmate 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 Dbmate 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.
Does Dbmate 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 Dbmate?
The versions page lists all 16 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 12, 2023.
Can I use Dbmate without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Dbmate?
MariaDB, HeidiSQL, SQLite, Beekeeper Studio and Dolt. The alternatives page compares them.
