Best Open Source Database Management in 2026
Tools for administering, querying, and managing relational and non-relational databases efficiently.
The most popular pick this year is Supabase with 102,211 GitHub stars, but all 6 options below are worth considering depending on your needs.
6 open source database management — ranked by GitHub stars. Browse all
Supabase
The Postgres development platform. Supabase gives you a dedicated Postgres database to build your web, mobile, and AI applications.
Firebase
DBeaver
Free universal database tool and SQL client
SQLPro Studio
Beekeeper Studio
Modern and easy to use SQL client for MySQL, Postgres, SQLite, SQL Server, and more. Linux, MacOS, and Windows.
SQLPro Studio
ChartDB
Database diagrams editor that allows you to visualize and design your DB with a single query.
dbdiagram.io
Teable
No-code spreadsheet database built on Postgres — a fast, open-source Airtable alternative.
Airtable
Baserow
Baserow is an open source no-code database and Airtable alternative. Create your own database without technical experience. Our user friendly no-code tool gives you the powers of a developer without leaving your browser.
AirtableHow we rank these tools
Tools are ranked by GitHub stars as a proxy for community adoption and trust. Stars reflect how many developers found a project valuable enough to bookmark — a reasonable signal for quality in the open source world. We only list tools that are actively maintained and open source.
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