SQL Explorer – Open-source reporting tool that Just Works
I have been working on SQL Explorer, an open source, Django-based reporting and query tool for (gulp!) almost ten years. It's a tool that fits just right for me and many others, and I love and use almost every day. Write SQL, share results, do some analysis, get insight. No surprises. A live demo instance is here (no login or anything required): https://demo.sqlexplorer.io/ And here's a fairly unprofessional, but very enthusiastic, video tour: https://sql-explorer.s3.amazonaws.com/Sql+Explorer+5.mp4 The UI is constrained enough that there's very little to learn,…
SQL Explorer – Open-source reporting tool that Just Works launched on July 2, 2024 with 215 votes, #254 of 5,184 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 2 years on.
In plain words
SQL Explorer is an open-source Django-based tool for writing SQL queries, sharing results, and performing data analysis. Built over nearly a decade, it is designed for data analysts and developers who need straightforward reporting without complexity. The interface is minimal and intuitive to learn, yet offers substantial functionality including AI integration for query assistance. A live demo is available without login required.
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From the sources
SQL reporting that Just Works. Fast, simple, and confusion-free. Write and share queries in a delightful SQL editor, with AI assistance. - explorerhq/sql-explorer
In the maker’s words, at launch
I have been working on SQL Explorer, an open source, Django-based reporting and query tool for (gulp!) almost ten years. It's a tool that fits just right for me and many others, and I love and use almost every day. Write SQL, share results, do some analysis, get insight. No surprises. A live demo instance is here (no…
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