20x smaller, 3-5x faster startup, and first-class DynamoDB support — without the Java overhead. Completely free, no enterprise tier needed.
DB Connect is 18MB. DBeaver installs at ~400MB and pulls in a full Eclipse runtime. Less disk space, less memory usage, less background activity.
DB Connect opens in under 2 seconds. DBeaver takes 5-15 seconds to load. Built natively with Wails and Go — no JVM cold starts, no Eclipse framework overhead.
DBeaver Community has no DynamoDB support (enterprise only, $25/mo). DB Connect includes a visual DynamoDB scan/query builder, item editor, and GSI support — free.
DBeaver requires a Java runtime and collects usage statistics. DB Connect is a native binary with zero telemetry. Your data stays on your machine.
| Feature | DB Connect | DBeaver |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free* / $25/mo Enterprise |
| App Size | ~18MB | ~400MB |
| Startup Time | <2 seconds | 5-15 seconds |
| Runtime | Native (Wails/Go) | Java / Eclipse |
| MySQL Support | Yes | Yes |
| Redshift Support | Yes | Yes |
| DynamoDB Support | Yes (free) | Enterprise only ($25/mo) |
| Encrypted Credentials | AES-256 | Yes |
| SSH Tunnels | Yes | Yes |
| No Telemetry | Yes | No |
| SQL Autocomplete | Yes | Yes |
| EXPLAIN Visualization | Yes | Yes |
| Java 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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