Dora is a desktop database studio for PostgreSQL, SQLite, and LibSQL.
Publisher’s description
What is Dora?
Dora by Remco Stoeten is open-source Windows software in the databases category. It is written in TypeScript.
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 0.42.2, released on October 19, 2026. The version history goes back to April 8, 2026: 23 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (remcostoeten/dora) has 16 stars. Similar programs include MariaDB, HeidiSQL and SQLite.
Project description on GitHub: “Free, open source database client for PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, CockroachDB, SQLite, libSQL/Turso, Cloudflare D1, and DuckDB. Browse and edit data, run SQL, write Drizzle and Prisma queries, and sign in to Supabase, Neon, or Turso instead of pasting a connection string. Rust and Tauri.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Dora is an open-source database tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Dora 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:
96BB5F0452B63926BA17F7418DEC03FDBDDE3AD35B251F6FD69E50F714B6E594· 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
Recent versions
All 23 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.42.2Latest | October 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.42.1 | September 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.42.0 | September 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.41.1 | September 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.41.0 | August 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.40.0 | August 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.39.0 | July 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.38.1 | July 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id RemcoStoeten.Dora -eDora_0.42.2_x64-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Remco Stoeten
- Category
- Databases
- Licence
- GPL-3.0-only
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/remcostoeten/dora
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.42.2
- Released
- October 19, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 8, 2026
- Versions listed
- 23
- GitHub stars
- 16
- GitHub forks
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- RemcoStoeten.Dora
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dora free?
Yes. Dora is open-source software under the GPL-3.0-only licence.
Is Dora 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 Dora 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 Dora be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Dora 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 Dora?
The versions page lists all 23 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 8, 2026.
Can I use Dora without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Dora?
MariaDB, HeidiSQL, SQLite, Beekeeper Studio and Dolt. The alternatives page compares them.
