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HeidiSQL

HeidiSQL is a database client for MariaDB, MySQL, Microsoft SQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, Interbase and Firebird. It is free software.

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HeidiSQL is a developer tools perk from HeidiSQL, offering free software, with no funding required.

Who qualifies
No funding needed
Benefit type
Free plan
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What you get

Inside HeidiSQL

The HeidiSQL home page says HeidiSQL is free software for people who work with databases, and that it lets you connect to a variety of databases. The Windows version is built with Delphi 12.3, and Lazarus is used for the Linux and macOS releases. The page says the tool is still popular for MariaDB and MySQL and actively maintained.

Source: The provider's official program page

Eligibility

Who it's for

Free planAny startup
Funding / backing
No funding needed
Geography
Global
Recurring / expiry
Free software with no end date stated.
Other requirements
No paid edition is stated on the page.
How to claim

How to apply for HeidiSQL

Steps to apply
  1. 1Download HeidiSQL from heidisql.com.
  2. 2No application is needed.
Good to know: Plans read on heidisql.com on October 29, 2026.
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Source: The provider's official program page

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Questions

HeidiSQL: common questions

What do you get with HeidiSQL?

HeidiSQL offers free software.

Who qualifies for HeidiSQL?

HeidiSQL is open to any startup, with no funding required. No paid edition is stated on the page.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get HeidiSQL?

No. HeidiSQL is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for HeidiSQL?

Download HeidiSQL from heidisql.com. No application is needed.

How long do I have to use HeidiSQL, and does it expire?

Free software with no end date stated.

Is HeidiSQL available outside the US?

HeidiSQL is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

Free database clients, comparedHeidiSQL's free plan next to every other free database clientWhat each database client gives you free today, its main limit and what the first paid plan costs, read from each provider's own page.
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