Open Source Databases using GitHub

A curated collection of the best free and open source databases and the tools around them, covering relational, document, vector and time series engines plus the clients to work with them using GitHub.

NocoDB

A no-code interface that turns a relational database into a spreadsheet with grid, kanban, calendar and form views for whole teams.

Alternative to:

Airtable

Transform databases into intuitive spreadsheets instantly

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65,369
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5,111
Last commit
17 hours ago

drawDB

Browser-based database diagram editor that builds entity relationship models, imports and exports SQL and generates migrations without an account.

Alternative to:

Lucidchart

Design database diagrams and generate SQL scripts instantly

Stars
40,153

Qdrant

Alternative to:

Pinecone

Fast, scalable vector database for AI applications

Stars
35,287

Turso

In-process SQL database written in Rust, compatible with SQLite and now carrying a Postgres frontend, for embedded workloads.

SQLite-compatible database for scalable multi-tenant applications

Stars
25,071
Forks
1,506
Last commit
17 hours ago

Beekeeper Studio

Cross-platform SQL editor and database manager for Linux, Mac and Windows, aimed at developers who want a fast, uncluttered client.

Alternative to:

DataGrip

Modern and intuitive SQL client for multiple databases

Stars
23,803

AITable

A visual database and spreadsheet with a full REST API, for teams replacing scattered trackers with one collaborative source of records.

Alternative to:

Coda

Visual database for workflow automation across apps

Stars
15,652

Instant

A realtime database you query from the client, giving app developers auth, permissions, storage, presence and offline caching out of the box.

Alternative to:

Firebase

Realtime client-side database for collaborative apps

Stars
10,561

Grist

A relational spreadsheet that combines spreadsheet flexibility with database structure, for teams organizing data that outgrew a plain sheet.

Alternative to:

Airtable

Flexible spreadsheets with database power

Stars
12,002

Orama

A JavaScript search engine that runs wherever JavaScript does, handling full-text, vector, and hybrid queries from a schema you define.

Alternative to:

Pinecone

Full-text & vector search at the edge.

Stars
10,586

GreptimeDB

A columnar database storing metrics, logs and traces on one engine, for teams running Prometheus, Loki and Elasticsearch side by side.

Alternative to:

Datadog

Unified observability database for metrics, logs, and traces

Stars
6,768

Tabularis

A desktop SQL workspace for PostgreSQL, MySQL and SQLite whose built-in MCP server lets AI agents read schemas and run queries.

Alternative to:

DataGrip

Desktop SQL client with built-in MCP for AI agent access

Stars
5,313

undb

No-code database and backend as a service built on SQLite, running from a single binary, a Docker container or the cloud.

Alternative to:

Coda

Local-first, offline-first no-code database platform

Stars
2,977

Azimutt

A database exploration tool for designing, browsing, documenting, and analyzing schemas that have grown too large for a conventional ERD.

Alternative to:

Lucidchart

Next-Gen ERD: Design, Explore, Document and Analyze your database.

Stars
2,194

Conar

AI-assisted desktop database client for PostgreSQL, MySQL, MSSQL and ClickHouse, with encrypted connection storage and help writing queries.

Alternative to:

DataGrip

AI-powered PostgreSQL management made simple

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1,460

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Open Source Databases using GitHub

A curated collection of the best free and open source databases and the tools around them, covering relational, document, vector and time series engines plus the clients to work with them using GitHub.

NocoDB

drawDB

Qdrant

Turso

Beekeeper Studio

AITable

Instant

Grist

Orama

GreptimeDB

Tabularis

undb

Azimutt

Conar

NocoDB

drawDB

Qdrant

Turso

Beekeeper Studio

AITable

Instant

Grist

Orama

GreptimeDB

Tabularis

undb

Azimutt

Conar

Spacedrive