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SQL Workbench/J
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SQL Workbench/J
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Free for almost everyone · modified Apache 2.0 license restricts use for certain organizations
Read 4 Oct 2026 · sql-workbench.eu
On the record
- Additional databases
- The maker lists Pivotal Greenplum, HP Vertica, MariaDB, Informix, and SQLite as reported to work but not tested.sql-workbench.eu · read 4 Oct 2026
- Database compatibility
- It primarily uses Java/JDBC and is expected to work with DBMSs that have a JDBC driver, though features may not work correctly with unknown databases or limited drivers.sql-workbench.eu · read 4 Oct 2026
- Data transfer
- It can export text, XML, HTML, or SQL files, import text, XML, and spreadsheet data, and copy data between database servers.sql-workbench.eu · read 4 Oct 2026
- Desktop platforms
- The generic package includes Linux/Unix and macOS shell scripts plus a Windows launcher; the application should run on operating systems with a Java Runtime Environment.sql-workbench.eu · read 4 Oct 2026
- Intended use
- The site says graphical query building and advanced DBA tasks are not its focus, and it is not intended as a full development IDE.sql-workbench.eu · read 4 Oct 2026
- Java requirement
- Stable Build 132 requires Java 11 or later, and the next build is stated to require Java 21.sql-workbench.eu · read 4 Oct 2026
- License restriction
- The modified Apache 2.0 license withholds use rights from listed governments and organizations directly related to them, and says their members may not download or use the software.sql-workbench.eu · read 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- SQL Workbench/J is a DBMS-independent, cross-platform SQL query tool written in Java, focused on interactive or batch SQL scripts and data import/export.sql-workbench.eu · read 4 Oct 2026
- Spreadsheet support
- Excel import/export and OpenOffice Calc import require the optional-libraries package, which the downloads page describes as approximately 30 MB.sql-workbench.eu · read 4 Oct 2026
- SSH
- The manual says SQL Workbench/J includes JSch to support SSH tunneling.sql-workbench.eu · read 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The manual invites users to send feedback and problem reports to [email protected] and points users to an online forum.sql-workbench.eu · read 4 Oct 2026
- Tested databases
- The maker lists PostgreSQL, HyperSQL, H2, Firebird, Apache Derby, Oracle 11g or later, Microsoft SQL Server, IBM Db2 LUW, and MySQL as specifically tested.sql-workbench.eu · read 4 Oct 2026
- Warranty
- The license provides the software as-is without warranties, and the disclaimer says to use it at the user's own risk.sql-workbench.eu · read 4 Oct 2026
