Save $299/year. Get a free, native database IDE that's 40x smaller and starts instantly — with DynamoDB support DataGrip doesn't have.
DataGrip costs $25/month or $299/year. DB Connect is completely free for personal and commercial use. No license keys, no subscriptions, no renewal surprises.
DB Connect is 18MB and opens in under 2 seconds. DataGrip installs at ~800MB and takes 10-30 seconds to load. No JVM overhead, no background indexing eating your RAM.
DataGrip has no DynamoDB support at all. DB Connect includes a visual scan/query builder, item editor, and GSI support for DynamoDB out of the box.
DataGrip collects usage analytics by default. DB Connect sends no telemetry whatsoever. Your queries, schemas, and connection details stay on your machine.
| Feature | DB Connect | DataGrip |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | $25/mo ($299/yr) |
| App Size | ~18MB | ~800MB |
| Startup Time | <2 seconds | 10-30 seconds |
| Runtime | Native (Wails/Go) | Java / IntelliJ |
| MySQL Support | Yes | Yes |
| Redshift Support | Yes | Yes |
| DynamoDB Support | Yes | No |
| Encrypted Credentials | AES-256 | Yes |
| SSH Tunnels | Yes | Yes |
| No Telemetry | Yes | No |
| SQL Autocomplete | Yes | Yes |
| EXPLAIN Visualization | Yes | Yes |
| JVM Required | No | Yes |
Free for personal and commercial use. No account required.
macOS 11.0 (Big Sur) or later
Intel & Apple Silicon
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