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QoreDB

QoreDB

The fast, open-source database client built with Rust

Overview

What it is

Database tools haven't kept up. DBeaver is slow, pgAdmin feels stuck in 2010, and you're juggling 3 apps for 3 databases. QoreDB fixes this: one desktop app, 9 databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, SQLite, DuckDB, SQL Server, CockroachDB, MariaDB), powered by Rust. Local-first : your credentials stay in an encrypted vault, your data never hits a cloud. Modern SQL editor, inline editing, SSH tunnels, production safety guards, full-text search. Core is Apache 2.0, free forever.

Intent

I need it when

Manage database credentials securely without exposing sensitive connection details

QoreDB uses Argon2 encryption for credential vault, supports SSH tunneling with proxy jump and ssh-agent integration, and maintains 100% local-first architecture where data never leaves the user's machine. GDPR compliant with zero telemetry.

Connect to and query multiple databases (SQL and NoSQL) from a single unified interface

QoreDB provides 13 native drivers supporting PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, SQLite, DuckDB, ClickHouse, SQL Server, CockroachDB and others. Users can switch between databases in one click without switching tools, enabling faster context switching and reduced cognitive load.

Explore database schema visually and understand table relationships

QoreDB provides an interactive ER diagram with table clustering, zoom/pan navigation, and visual relation browsing. Users can jump directly from schema to data, enabling faster database exploration and understanding of data models.

Generate SQL queries and understand database errors using AI assistance

QoreDB Pro includes an AI assistant (BYOK: OpenAI, Anthropic, Ollama) for query generation, explanation, and error correction. Users maintain control over API keys and avoid vendor lock-in.

Safely edit production data with rollback capability and audit trails

QoreDB's Pro tier includes Sandbox mode with migration generation, Time Travel (row history and version diff), Visual Data Diff, and advanced audit logs. Production safety guards (environment labels, read-only mode, mutation blocking) prevent accidental destructive changes.

Drop

Not a fit when

  • User requires team collaboration features (Team plan is coming soon, not yet available)
  • User needs a web-based solution without local installation (QoreDB is desktop-only for macOS, Windows, Linux)
  • User requires managed cloud hosting and does not want to manage local database connections
  • User needs extensive enterprise support and SLAs (product is young, community-driven)
  • User works exclusively with databases not in the 13 supported drivers (limited to PostgreSQL family, MySQL/MariaDB, SQL Server, SQLite, DuckDB, MongoDB, Redis, CockroachDB, ClickHouse)
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Pricing

EUR24.99 / lifetime View pricing