Dev tools · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to DB Lens
Explore data, execute SQL, metrics, disk usage & more
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. DB Lens launched in 2021; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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Schema Lens▲10Visualize and manage your database schemas
2025 · schema-lens.vercel.app · its alternatives →
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I recently released v3 of Base, my SQLite editor for macOS. The goal of this app is to provide a comfortable native GUI for SQLite, without it turning into a massive IDE-style app. The coolest features are - That it can handle full altering of tables, which is quite finicky to do manually with SQLite. - It has a more detailed display of column constraints than most editors. Each constraint is shown as an icon if active, with full details available on clicking the icon. This update also adds support for attaching databases, which is a bit fiddly with macOS sandboxing. I'd love to hear any…
2025 · menial.co.uk · its alternatives →
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DGate is fast and easy-to-use database client and SQL editor for MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MongoDB and more. For desktop and web, it's open-source.
2021 · dbgate.org · its alternatives →
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Records for Mac▲280Powerful personal database app for the Mac.
2015 · recordsapp.com · its alternatives →
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dbSpy▲19An open-source database modeling and visualization tool.
2025 · dbspy.net · its alternatives →
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2019 · dbml-lang.org · its alternatives →
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dbdiagram.io▲181Free database diagrams designer for analysts & developers 🛠
2018 · dbdiagram.io · its alternatives →
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Hi HN community, I’m Nick, co-founder/CEO of Transform.co. I’m thrilled to share MetricFlow, an open-source metric creation framework: https://github.com/transform-data/metricflow MetricFlow strives to make what has historically been an extremely repetitive process, writing SQL queries on core normalized data models, much more DRY. MetricFlow consolidates the definitions for joins, aggregations, filters, etc., and programmatically generates SQL to construct data marts. You can think of it like LookML, but more powerful and ergonomic (and open source!). The project…
2022 · github.com · its alternatives →
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SQLECTRON▲13OpenSource GUI client for multiple databases and platforms.
2016 · sqlectron.github.io · its alternatives →
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Hi HN, I started building Datastripes as part of my thesis, trying to answer a simple question: How can non-technical teams turn raw data into insights without relying on developers or BI tools? What began as research has now grown into a working product, built by a small team, focused on solving that exact problem. Datastripes is a no-code platform for creating dashboards and data visualizations in minutes: no SQL, no setup, no friction. What it does: Connects to CSVs, Google Sheets, or APIs Drag-and-drop dashboard builder Shareable via public links or embed Fully browser-based We’re…
Jan 2026 · datastripes.com · its alternatives →
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dbKoda▲77Modern Open-Source Database Development Tool
2017 · oldewalkervilletheatre.com · its alternatives →
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A truly Open Source MongoDB alternative. Contribute to FerretDB/FerretDB development by creating an account on GitHub.
2023 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Last year we launched ChartDB OSS (https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44972238) - an open-source tool that generates ER diagrams from your database (via query/sql/dbml) without needing direct DB access. Now we’re launching the ChartDB Agent. It helps you design databases from scratch or make schema changes with natural language. You can: - Generate schemas by simply describing them in plain English - Brainstorm new tables, columns, and relationships with AI - Iterate visually in a diagram (ERD) - Deterministically export SQL script Try it out here -…
2025 · app.chartdb.io · its alternatives →
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Hello HN! My name is Paras and I am building this project called Slashbase. It's an open-source collaborative IDE for databases in browser. Connect to your database, browse data, run a bunch of queries or share queries within your team, right from your browser. Works with two types of databases: PostgreSQL and MongoDB. It's written in Golang and Nextjs React Framework and runs as a single binary. Features: - Cloud based: Setup on your server. Works in browser. - Easy to use: with minimal interface it is simple to use. - Collaborative: Works with your teams. Easy sharing queries within team.…
2022 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Instantly query your cloud, code, logs & more with SQL. Build on thousands of open-source benchmarks & dashboards for security & insights.
2021 · steampipe.io · its alternatives →
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CrateDB▲52A SQL database with native distribution and dynamic schema
2021 · cratedb.com · its alternatives →
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