Self-hosted alternatives to DataGrip
Want database IDE without handing your data to DataGrip? These 6 self-hosted apps run on your own server. Cheapest estimated hosting starts at about $5/month.
About DataGrip: JetBrains' database IDE.
| App | Health | Stars | License | Docker | RAM (est.) | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LibreDB Studio direct | Active | 1.3k | MIT | ✓ | 1 GB | $5/mo |
| ChartDB | Active | 23.1k | AGPL-3.0 | ✓ | 1 GB | $5/mo |
| Datasette | Active | 11.5k | Apache-2.0 | ✓ | 1 GB | $5/mo |
| Adminer | Active | 7.9k | Apache-2.0, GPL-2.0 | – | 1 GB | $5/mo |
| CloudBeaver | Active | 5.2k | Apache-2.0 | ✓ | 1 GB | $5/mo |
| OrcaQ | Active | 225 | MIT | ✓ | 1 GB | $5/mo |
The options in detail
1. LibreDB Studio
Browser-based SQL IDE for PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server, MongoDB, Redis, ClickHouse, DuckDB and more, with SSO, audit trail, ER diagrams and optional AI assistance on your own model key (alternative to DataGrip, DBeaver, CloudBeaver).
Active Last commit 2026-11-05. Latest release 1.2.0 (2026-10-31). Needs roughly 1 GB RAM incl. clickhouse/mongodb/mysql/postgres/redis. How to run it →
2. ChartDB
Database diagrams editor that allows you to visualize and design your DB with a single query.
Active Last commit 2026-11-01. 6 releases in the past year. Latest release v1.21.0 (2026-11-01). Needs roughly 1 GB RAM. How to run it →
3. Datasette
Explore and publish data with easy import and export and database management.
Active Last commit 2026-11-01. Latest release 1.0a41 (2026-09-24). Needs roughly 1 GB RAM. How to run it →
4. Adminer
Database management in a single PHP file. Available for MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, SQLite, MS SQL, Oracle, Elasticsearch, MongoDB and others.
Active Last commit 2026-11-04. Latest release v6.3.0 (2026-11-03). Needs roughly 1 GB RAM incl. elasticsearch/mariadb/mongodb/mysql/postgres. How to run it →
5. CloudBeaver
Manage databases, supports PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite and more. A web/hosted version of DBeaver.
Active Last commit 2026-11-04. 10+ releases in the past year. Latest release 26.2.0.1 (2026-11-04). Needs roughly 1 GB RAM incl. mysql/postgres. How to run it →
6. OrcaQ
Modern database client and IDE for managing, querying, and exploring multiple database types with built-in AI assistant.
Active Last commit 2026-11-03. 10+ releases in the past year. Latest release v1.1.17 (2026-11-03). Needs roughly 1 GB RAM. How to run it →
Why self-host instead of DataGrip?
- Own your data — it lives on a server you control, with backups you decide on.
- Predictable cost — a small VPS often replaces per-seat pricing for a whole team or family.
- No lock-in — open-source licenses let you keep running the software even if a vendor disappears.
The trade-off: you are responsible for updates, backups and security. Pick an app marked Active (a commit in the last 90 days) and with Docker support for the easiest ride.
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