Browser-based database management
without the complexity
CloudBeaver is a powerful open-source web database client. But running it yourself means Docker, Java, configuration files, and ongoing maintenance. DBEverywhere gives you browser-based database access with nothing to host.
CloudBeaver is great software with a high cost of ownership
Self-hosting required
CloudBeaver Community Edition runs in Docker on your own server. You need a VPS, Docker Compose, reverse proxy, SSL certificates, and ongoing updates.
Expensive cloud version
CloudBeaver Team Edition (their hosted product) starts at $50/month per user and scales into hundreds. For browsing a few databases, that's a lot.
Java-based complexity
CloudBeaver runs on Java with a complex configuration system. JDBC drivers, workspace settings, authentication plugins. It's built for enterprise, not quick access.
Heavy resource usage
CloudBeaver's Java runtime needs 1-2 GB of RAM at minimum. On a small VPS, that leaves little room for anything else.
Feature comparison
CloudBeaver Community (self-hosted) vs DBEverywhere.
| CloudBeaver | DBEverywhere | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free (self-host) or $50+/mo (cloud) | Free or $5/mo |
| Hosting | You manage the server | Fully managed |
| Setup time | 30-60 minutes (Docker + config) | Under 2 minutes |
| Server requirements | 1-2 GB RAM, Docker, Java | None — we host it |
| SSL/HTTPS | You configure it | Included automatically |
| Updates | Manual Docker image pulls | Always current |
| Static IP for whitelisting | Only if your server has one | Included |
| Credential storage | Stored on your server | Session-only or AES-256 encrypted |
| Supported databases | 20+ via JDBC | MySQL, Postgres, Mongo, SQLite, MSSQL, Oracle, more |
| ERD / visual schema | ✓ | ✕ |
| Query history | ✓ | Coming in V2 |
Choose CloudBeaver if
- → You need ERD diagrams and visual schema design
- → You want full control over the server and data
- → Your team has DevOps bandwidth to manage another service
- → You need JDBC support for niche databases
Choose DBEverywhere if
- ✓ You want browser-based access without hosting anything
- ✓ You need a static IP for database firewall whitelisting
- ✓ You don't want to manage another server, Docker stack, or Java runtime
- ✓ You prefer not storing credentials on a server you maintain
- ✓ $5/mo is more practical than $50+/mo or running your own infra
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