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DBeaver for Mac

DBeaver for Mac

  -  118 MB  -  Open Source
  • Latest Version

    DBeaver 26.1.1 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-26.1.1-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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What's new in this version:

SQL Editor:
- Fixed autocomplete after SELECT with table with alias
- Fixed column highlighting with typecasts
- Fixed single/multiple tab mode toggle state when several editors are opened
- Fixed an issue where SQL templates showed an incorrect list of columns
- Disabled spell checking for annotations
- Added autocomplete suggestions for dialect-specific global variables, such as SYSDATE, SYSTIMESTAMP, current_date, and current_timestamp
- AI Assistant: Fixed prompt of AI command results

Data Editor:
- Added the ability to save the current filter as the default and reset it
- Fixed total row count calculation in the toolbar

Data Transfer:
- Fixed CSV import with multi-character delimiters, quotes, and escape values
- Added XML escaping for JSON and JSONB columns when exporting data to DBUnit format
- Database Tasks: Fixed task failures when using newly created or recreated database objects

Navigator:
- Fixed schema filter dialog opening in Simple view mode(thanks to @xingxing21)
- Fixed the delete objects dialog layout for large database selections
- New driver: Added connector for Apache Doris(thanks to @xylaaaaa)

Security:
- Fixed the high vulnerability (CVE-2026-44249) in the netty-handler library. The netty-bom library was updated to version 4.2.15.

General:
- Application was migrated to Eclipse 2026-05
- Tycho library was updated to version 5.0.3

Databases:
- CockroachDB: Fixed SSL connection issues
- CUBRID: Fixed table list opening when connecting with a generic JDBC driver
- Databricks driver was updated to version 3.4.1
- Firebird: Fixed SQL injection vulnerabilities

Oracle:
- Added an option to show column comments in the data grid
- Fixed the ability to CREATE VIEW statements ending with CASE...END
- Added details into NO_DATA_FOUND error message
- Redshift: Improved performance for queries with many columns by reducing unnecessary metadata calls during result set loading
- Snowflake: Fixed an issue where the connection failed due to an incorrect URL template

Localization:
- German localization was improved
- Fixed pluralization in the auto-refresh interval label in the Data Editor