FeatureDBeaverQueryDeck
PriceFree / Pro $249/yr$79 one-time
RuntimeEclipse (JVM)Native Swift
StartupSlow<1 second
macOS feelCross-platform UINative AppKit
ERDPro only (from $9/mo)Included
AI AssistantPro onlyIncluded
RAM usage1–3 GB<200 MB
ComparisonQueryDeck vs DBeaver
QueryDeck vs DBeaver
QueryDeck is a native macOS database client built with Swift. Free and open-source, but built on Eclipse.Here's how they compare.
DBeaver
PricingFree Community / Pro $249/yr / Enterprise $319/yr
PlatformmacOS, Windows, Linux
RuntimeJVM (Eclipse RCP)
01Where DBeaver falls short
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Eclipse-based, not native, clunky on macOS.
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Slow startup, high memory consumption.
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UI feels dated and cluttered.
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Pro features (ERD, SSH tunneling) require paid plan (from $9/mo).
05
No AI assistant in free tier.
02Feature comparison
03Why developers switch to QueryDeck
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Native Swift: fast, lightweight, macOS-native.
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Sub-second launch vs multi-second Eclipse boot.
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Clean, modern interface designed for macOS.
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ERD generation included, no Pro tier needed.
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AI assistant included in the base price.
04Related
DBeaver Alternative
→Migration-focused guide for switching from DBeaver.
Switch from DBeaver to QueryDeck.
Native macOS database client. $79 one-time. All your Macs.
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