A fast, ~15 MB alternative to Navicat, built in Rust. Works fully offline, includes an AI SQL assistant that runs even with local models — buy once, use forever.
A complete toolkit for database professionals and developers.
Connect to MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, Microsoft SQL Server and more from a single interface.
Build complex queries visually or write raw SQL with syntax highlighting and autocompletion.
Import and export data in CSV, JSON, SQL and more. Bulk transfers made simple.
Securely connect to remote databases through SSH tunnels with key-based authentication.
Native performance on Windows, macOS and Linux — built with Rust and Tauri.
Pay once and own it forever. No monthly fees, no cloud lock-in, works offline.
Ask questions in plain language and get optimized SQL back. Works with OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini — or any local AI model you already run.
Move tables, views, stored procedures and functions across different database engines without friction — MySQL to PostgreSQL, SQLite to MSSQL and more.
Browse, filter and edit records in a familiar grid view. Import from CSV, Excel or JSON and export to any format in just a few clicks.
A lightweight alternative to Navicat, DBeaver and TablePlus — without the subscription.
| NabuSQL | Navicat Premium | DBeaver | TablePlus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| License model | One-time purchase · lifetime | Subscription or pricey perpetual | Free core · PRO subscription | One-time per major version |
| Free trial | 40 days, all features | 14 days | 14 days (PRO) | Limited free version |
| App size | ~15 MB | ~200 MB+ | ~150 MB+ (Java) | ~50 MB+ |
| AI assistant with local models | Built-in (incl. Ollama) | Cloud only | Cloud only | — |
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