Beekeeper Studio Community Edition

Beekeeper Studio is a SQL client for MySQL, Postgres, SQLite, SQL Server and more, on macOS, Windows and Linux. Its Community Edition is 100% free to use.

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Beekeeper Studio Community Edition is a developer tools perk from Beekeeper Studio, offering a community Edition (free to use), with no funding required.

Value
Free
Who qualifies
No funding needed
Benefit type
Free plan

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What you get

Inside Beekeeper Studio Community Edition

  • The pricing page says the Community Edition is a robust, but more limited, version of Beekeeper Studio that is 100% free to use.
  • It is intended for students, individuals, non-profits and small businesses with fewer than 10 employees and/or annual revenue below $1m.
  • The paid Indie plan is $9 a month per user, billed yearly, and the page says all prices are in USD.
  • The FAQ says the company charges money for some features and databases.
Eligibility

Who it's for

Funding / backing
No funding needed
Geography
Global
Recurring / expiry
Free Community Edition with no end date stated.
Other requirements
Intended for students, individuals, non-profits and small businesses with fewer than 10 employees and/or annual revenue below $1m. If your organization is larger, the page asks you to purchase a paid license.
How to claim

How to apply for Beekeeper Studio Community Edition

Steps to apply
  1. 1Download Beekeeper Studio from beekeeperstudio.io.
  2. 2No application is needed.
Good to know: Plans read on beekeeperstudio.io/pricing on October 29, 2026.
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Questions

Beekeeper Studio Community Edition: common questions

What do you get with Beekeeper Studio Community Edition?

Beekeeper Studio Community Edition offers a community Edition (free to use). The pricing page says the Community Edition is a robust, but more limited, version of Beekeeper Studio that is 100% free to use. It is intended for students, individuals, non-profits and small businesses with fewer than 10 employees and/or annual revenue below $1m. The paid Indie plan is $9 a month per user, billed yearly, and the page says all prices are in USD. The FAQ says the company charges money for some features and databases.

Who qualifies for Beekeeper Studio Community Edition?

Beekeeper Studio Community Edition is open to any startup, with no funding required. Intended for students, individuals, non-profits and small businesses with fewer than 10 employees and/or annual revenue below $1m. If your organization is larger, the page asks you to purchase a paid license.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Beekeeper Studio Community Edition?

No. Beekeeper Studio Community Edition is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Beekeeper Studio Community Edition?

Download Beekeeper Studio from beekeeperstudio.io. No application is needed.

How long do I have to use Beekeeper Studio Community Edition, and does it expire?

Free Community Edition with no end date stated.

Is Beekeeper Studio Community Edition available outside the US?

Beekeeper Studio Community Edition is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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