NocoDB
65kNo-code platform that turns any database into a smart spreadsheet (alternative to Airtable and Smartsheet).
Database ManagementSUL-1.0
Self-hosted Database Management
SelfHostHub lists 22 open-source Database Management projects you can host on your own server. The most-starred on GitHub are NocoDB (65,294 stars), drawDB (40,074 stars) and MindsDB (39,802 stars). 17 of them document a Docker install, and 6 offer a live demo you can try first.
Replacing a paid app? See open-source alternatives to Airtable.
drawDB
40kBrowser-based visual and DBML database diagram editor and SQL generator for MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, MariaDB, MSSQL and Oracle.
Database ManagementAGPL-3.0
MindsDB
40kAI layer for existing databases that allows you to effortlessly develop, train and deploy state-of-the-art machine learning models using standard queries.
Database ManagementElastic-2.0
Directus
39kAn Instant App & API for your SQL Database. Directus wraps your new or existing SQL database with a realtime GraphQL+REST API for developers, and an intuitive admin app for non-technical users.
Database ManagementBUSL-1.1
ChartDB
23kDatabase diagrams editor that allows you to visualize and design your DB with a single query.
Database ManagementAGPL-3.0
Bytebase
15kSafe database schema change and version control for DevOps teams, supports MySQL, PostgreSQL, TiDB, ClickHouse, and Snowflake.
Database ManagementMIT
Datasette
12kExplore and publish data with easy import and export and database management.
Database ManagementApache-2.0
Adminer
7.9kDatabase management in a single PHP file. Available for MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, SQLite, MS SQL, Oracle, Elasticsearch, MongoDB and others.
Database ManagementApache-2.0
Evidence
7.0kCode-based BI tool. Write reports using SQL and markdown and they render as a website.
Database ManagementMIT
CloudBeaver
5.2kManage databases, supports PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite and more. A web/hosted version of DBeaver.
Database ManagementApache-2.0
Mathesar
5.2kIntuitive UI to manage data collaboratively, for users of all technical skill levels. Built on Postgres – connect an existing DB or set up a new one.
Database ManagementGPL-3.0
Chartbrew
4.1kConnect directly to databases and APIs and use the data to create beautiful charts.
Database ManagementMIT
Baserow
2.3kCreate your own database without technical experience (alternative to Airtable).
Database ManagementMIT
Azimutt
2.2kVisual database exploration made for real world databases (big and messy). Explore your database schema as well as data, document them, extend them and even get analysis and guidelines.
Database ManagementMIT
Databunker
1.5kNetwork-based, self-hosted, GDPR compliant, secure database for personal data or PII.
Database ManagementMIT
LibreDB Studio
1.2kBrowser-based SQL IDE for PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server, MongoDB, Redis, ClickHouse, DuckDB and more, with SSO, audit trail, ER diagrams and optional AI assistance on your own model key (alternative to DataGrip, DBeaver, CloudBeaver).
Database ManagementMIT
StackRender
553Database schema design and SQL migration generator supporting PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, SQLite, SQL Server, and Oracle.
Database ManagementAGPL-3.0
OrcaQ
223Modern database client and IDE for managing, querying, and exploring multiple database types with built-in AI assistant.
Database ManagementMIT
d9
174Turn SQL databases into secure APIs through an intuitive admin interface. Data platform and headless CMS (fork of Directus).
Database ManagementGPL-3.0
Limbas
58Database framework for creating database-driven business applications. As a graphical database frontend, it enables the efficient processing of data stocks and the flexible development of comfortable database applications.
Database ManagementGPL-2.0
Lightweight data catalog for documenting and exploring structured data files and databases.
Database ManagementMIT
Setup many databases in few clicks with monitoring, load balancing and more.
Database Management⊘ Proprietary
How to choose self-hosted Database Management software
- Check project health. Stars show popularity, not maintenance. Open the source repository and look at recent commits and releases.
- Match the licence to your use. 7 use a GPL-family licence (copyleft, including AGPL) and 12 use a permissive licence such as MIT, Apache-2.0 or BSD. AGPL matters if you modify the software and offer it to others over a network.
- Pick a stack you can run. The most common platforms here are Docker (17), Nodejs (10), Python (4) and K8S (2). Docker is usually the easiest path for a home server or VPS.
- Try before you migrate. Use a live demo where one exists (6 here), or a throwaway container first, and confirm it can import your existing data before switching.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most popular self-hosted Database Management software?
By GitHub stars, the top projects in this category are NocoDB (65,294 stars), drawDB (40,074 stars) and MindsDB (39,802 stars).
How many open-source Database Management tools are listed?
22 projects are currently listed in the Database Management category on SelfHostHub.
Which licences do self-hosted Database Management projects use?
The most common licences in this category are MIT (9), AGPL-3.0 (3) and Apache-2.0 (3).
Can I run these Database Management tools with Docker?
17 of the 22 projects list Docker as a supported platform. Check each project's documentation for the exact install steps.