Our verdict: DataGrip brings JetBrains-grade code completion and refactoring to SQL, and it connects to most popular databases from one window. Learning and hobby use is free since 2025. For paid work it competes with free DBeaver, so the subscription has to earn its keep.
About DataGrip
DataGrip connects to PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, SQL Server, Oracle, SQLite and many other databases through JDBC drivers that it downloads for you. It understands your schema, so completion, inspections and rename refactoring work inside SQL queries and stored code.
The non-commercial license is the full product apart from Code With Me, which is not available. It requires a JetBrains Account, is for individuals only, renews yearly while used and sends anonymous usage statistics that cannot be disabled. Commercial users get a 30-day trial; JetBrains lists the individual subscription at $109 for the first year and $65 from the third year.
What it does well
- Schema-aware SQL editor. Completion, inspections and quick fixes based on your real tables and columns.
- Many databases. PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle, SQLite and more in one tool.
- Data editor. Browse, filter and edit table data in a grid and export it to CSV, JSON or SQL.
- Query console. Runs queries with history, parameters and execution plans.
- Schema comparison. Compares database structures and generates migration scripts.
Who it is for
Good fit
Students, hobbyists and developers who write a lot of SQL against several database engines.
Look elsewhere
Commercial users who do not want a subscription, and people who only open a database occasionally.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Full SQL IDE free for non-commercial use
- Excellent schema-aware completion
- Supports most popular databases
- Drivers downloaded automatically
Cons
- Commercial use requires a paid subscription
- Free license needs a JetBrains Account and non-optional telemetry
- Heavier than lightweight clients like HeidiSQL
How to install DataGrip
Download the Windows installer from jetbrains.com or use the JetBrains Toolbox App. On first launch choose Non-commercial use and sign in with a JetBrains Account, or start the 30-day trial. DataGrip downloads the JDBC driver for each database the first time you connect.
Questions about DataGrip
Is DataGrip free?
Yes, for non-commercial use by individuals, since version 2025.2.4. Commercial use needs a subscription after the 30-day trial; JetBrains lists $109 for the first year for individuals.
What is missing in free DataGrip?
Only Code With Me collaboration. Everything else matches the paid version.
Which databases does DataGrip support?
PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, SQL Server, Oracle, SQLite and many other JDBC-compatible databases.
