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DBeaver for Mac

DBeaver for Mac

  -  125 MB  -  Open Source
  • Latest Version

    DBeaver 25.0.3 LATEST

  • Review by

    Daniel Leblanc

  • Operating System

    macOS 11.0 Big Sur or later

  • User Rating

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  • Author / Product

    DBeaver Corp / External Link

  • Filename

    dbeaver-ce-25.0.3-macos-x86_64.dmg

DBeaver for Mac is a free multi-platform database tool for developers, SQL programmers, database administrators, and analysts.

Supports all popular databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, SQLite, Oracle, DB2, SQL Server, Sybase, MS Access, Teradata, Firebird, Derby, etc.

DBeaver for macOS is a free and open-source universal database tool for developers and database administrators.
  • Usability is the main goal of this project, program UI is carefully designed and implemented.
  • It is free and open-source (ASL).
  • It is multiplatform.
  • It is based on the opensource framework and allows writing of various extensions (plugins).
  • It supports any database having a JDBC driver.
  • It may handle any external data source which may or may not have a JDBC driver.
  • There is a set of plugins for certain databases (MySQL, Oracle, DB2, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Vertica, Informix, MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis, InfluxDB in version 5.x) and different database management utilities (e.g. ERD, data transfer, compare, data export/import, mock data generation, etc).
What`s new:
  • Database navigator
  • Create object menu was improved (no redundant sub-menu)
  • Connection folders creation was fixed
  • Elements coloring was improved (for different connection types)
  • Shortcuts processing was fixed (broken shortcuts after some actions)
  • Table editor tabs activation was fixed
  • Columns editor: auto-completion was fixed in drop-downs.
  • Data transfer: export from multiple queries was fixed (target file names)
  • SQL Editor: SQL formatter was fixed (exp numbers and other minor fixes)
  • Spatial data editor:
  • Geography/geometry value editor (plaintext, WKT)
  • Numerous fixes in different SRIDs support
  • Oracle: metadata (constraints, foreign keys) reading performance was significantly improved
  • PostgreSQL:
  • Multiple query result sets support was added
  • Table partitions information was extended
  • Native database backup was fixed
  • Database creation was fixed (special characters in db name)
  • Sequence rename was fixed
  • Full schema DDL generation was fixed
  • Greenplum, Redshift: execution plan explain now supports plaintext format
  • SQLite: sample database was updated
  • Sybase (12 and older): stored procedures source reading was fixed
  • Apache Ignite: identifiers quoting was fixed
  • DB2 iSeries: schema reading was fixed
  • Extra command line parameters (connection opening)
  • Connections import from SQL Developer was fixed
  • Windows installer: config files (dbeaver.ini) backup
  • Extensions (Office, SVG, etc) installer was fixed
  • Checking for multiple DBeaver instances was added
How to Use
  • Open the downloaded .dmg file and install
  • Launch DBeaver from Applications folder
  • Create a new database connection
  • Enter connection details and test connection
  • Start running SQL queries in the SQL Editor
  • Use the Data Editor to view and edit data
  • Manage database structure via Database Navigator
  • Save queries and results for future use
  • Customize themes and UI in Preferences
System Requirements

macOS 10.11 or later

64-bit Intel or Apple Silicon processor

At least 4 GB RAM (8 GB recommended)

200 MB disk space for installation

Java JDK 11 or higher (can be bundled)

PROS
  • Supports many database types
  • Rich and intuitive user interface
  • Powerful SQL editor with auto-complete
  • ER diagrams and visual data tools
  • Open-source and regularly updated
CONS
  • Can be heavy on system resources
  • Initial setup may confuse beginners
  • Some features need Enterprise edition
  • Occasional UI lag on large datasets
  • Java dependency may cause issues
Note: Requires Java Runtime Environment.

Also Available: Download DBeaver for Windows

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  • DBeaver 25.0.3 Screenshots

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What's new in this version:

Data Editor:
- Added the ability to sort data by the primary key (Preferences - Editors - Data Editor - Default ordering)
- Fixed data types coloring for foreign and primary keys

SQL Editor:
- Fixed the single quotes handling
- Fixed SELECT .. FOR UPDATE queries execution
- AI assistant: Users on macOS now can send messages to AI assistant window with Enter and to AI Chat with Cmd + Enter (need AI extension installed)
- Navigator: Ascending table sorting was fixed
- Connectivity: Fixed an issue when credentials in the Test connection overwrite credentials of the previously created connection

Miscellaneous:
- Migrated to Eclipse 2025-03
- Updated Light theme
- Windows appeared at app start were reordered to improve user experience

Databases:
- Apache Cloudberry: Fixed fetching server version
- Dameng: Added support for unique and check constraints
- Cassandra: Fixed the string filtering
- Clickhouse: Fixed the connection to the new driver version 0.8.2
- MariaDB: Fixed the ability to create backup. Now it is performed with the mariadb-dump

PostgreSQL:
- Fixed changing auto-increment sequence parameters
- Fixed updating arrays via Value panel
- Fixed the ability to connect to the database when executing a query
- Fixed typo in the description of "Replace legacy timezone" setting in the New PostgreSQL connection wizard