Best Database Clients in 2026: Top SQL GUI Tools Compared
Compare the best database clients and SQL GUI tools for 2026, including Dory, DBeaver, DataGrip, TablePlus, Beekeeper Studio, DbVisualizer, and more.
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Best Database Clients in 2026: Top SQL GUI Tools Compared
Compare the best database clients and SQL GUI tools for 2026, including Dory, DBeaver, DataGrip, TablePlus, Beekeeper Studio, DbVisualizer, and more.
Dory Has Upgraded Its Managed AI Model to GPT-5.4 Mini
Dory has upgraded its managed AI service from GPT-4o mini to GPT-5.4 mini, bringing a smoother and more capable AI experience to database workflows.
Introducing Oracle Support in Dory
Dory now supports Oracle Database, so teams can connect Oracle, explore objects, run Oracle SQL, and use Oracle-aware AI assistance in one workspace.
Introducing Organization-Level BYOK for AI in Dory
Dory now supports organization-level BYOK for AI, so teams can choose their own provider, model, and endpoint while keeping a system provider as fallback.
Introducing SQL Server Support in Dory
Dory now supports Microsoft SQL Server, bringing database exploration, SQL editing, and AI-assisted analysis to SQL Server teams.
Release v0.23.4
What's Changed Features - Added table actions (e.g., rename, drop) directly in the SQL console sidebar and tab interface, enabling quick schema modifications without writing raw SQ
Release v0.23.3
What's Changed Features - Added support for Cloudflare D1 as a new database connection type, including dedicated form fields, UI icons, and SQL console integration. - Introduced a
Release v0.23.2
What's Changed Data Preview & SQL Console Improvements - Table previews now show unfiltered row counts (e.g., “Showing 100 of 12,345 rows”) instead of only filtered totals, giving
Release v0.23.1
What's Changed Fixes - Fixed incorrect sort state cycling in the SQL console result table’s virtualized table component, ensuring stable and predictable column sorting behavior.
Release v0.23.0
What's Changed Authentication & Session Management - Added desktop-local action authentication with snapshot fallback for improved offline reliability during sign-in and session re
Release v0.22.2
What's Changed AI Features & Reliability - Enabled AI actions (e.g., table summaries, schema explanations, tab title generation) to use the cloud proxy on desktop clients, improvin
Release v0.22.1
What's Changed Improvements - Enhanced table structure tooltip: Column details (e.g., data type, nullability, description) are now merged into the structure tooltip in the table br
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