Frequently asked questions

You may use, modify, and redistribute under the Apache 2.0 terms. The software is provided on an "AS IS" basis without warranties. Keep license notices when you redistribute.

Community focuses on relational JDBC workflows: SQL Editor, Data Editor, ER diagrams, transfer, tasks, and AI Chat. PRO materials list extras such as broader NoSQL support, enterprise auth, mock data generation at scale, schema compare, and commercial support. Softonic also notes Community lacks strong non-relational coverage.

Yes. Supported Windows versions are Windows 10 or later, which includes Windows 11, and Windows Server 2016 or later. Softonic lists Windows 11 among supported platforms for its Windows builds.

macOS 11 or later is supported via Apple Silicon and Intel DMG packages. Linux users can install deb, rpm, snap, flatpak, or zip builds for x86 and ARM.

DBeaver requires Java 25 or higher. Since version 23.0, official distributions include an OpenJDK 25 bundle. You can delete the jre folder to use your own qualifying JDK.

Community is positioned for relational databases through JDBC. Softonic lists limited non-relational support as a Community drawback. Broader NoSQL and cloud enterprise features are described on the PRO feature list.

Documented drivers include MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, SQLite, SQL Server, and many others (100+ driver entries in public project materials). Release 26.1.5 adds GreptimeDB and improves several engine-specific behaviors.

Community is open source under Apache 2.0. Softonic reported clean VirusTotal-based scans for verified Windows builds in its trust panel. Still verify version, prefer known packages, and read Trust and security.

Heuristic false positives happen with Java desktop apps and fresh binaries. Historical Community issue threads show single-engine detections that disappeared on rescan. Compare checksums and avoid untrusted mirrors. See the antivirus guide.

Use the same trusted release channel you used for the initial install. Match the version label to 26.1.5 (or newer) in Help / About. Avoid random re-uploads that strip signatures.

No. Configuration lives in a separate DBeaverData user folder. Official install notes say you can remove the previous application files without losing settings.

Usually a new minor about every two weeks, with majors about every three months. 26.1.5 shipped on August 16, 2026.

Softonic lists occasional system hangs among cons. Keep fetch limits reasonable, filter in SQL first, and close unused result tabs when working with wide tables.