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            "tagline": "Free SQL and NoSQL database client with desktop and browser versions",
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                "Free under GPL-3.0 with a browser version",
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            "overview": "DbGate is a database client for SQL and NoSQL databases, including MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, SQLite, MongoDB and Redis. It runs as a desktop application on Windows, macOS and Linux, and it also runs as a web application in the browser. The project publishes a demo that runs in the browser.\n\nThe project lists a query designer, chart visualisation and batch export and import among its features. DbGate is licensed under GPL-3.0 and its source is published on GitHub, so modified versions you distribute must also share their source. It suits people who want a free client for several engines and a browser option. It is less established than DBeaver or DataGrip."
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            "overview": "TablePlus is a native database client for running queries, browsing tables and editing data. It runs on macOS, Windows and Linux, and an iPhone and iPad version is included free for owners of a PC or Mac license. Its pricing page lists engines such as CockroachDB, Vertica and Redis alongside the common SQL databases.\n\nThe free version is limited to two open tabs, two windows and two advanced filters at a time, and TablePlus says it can be used for as long as you like. Full features need a one-time license: Basic costs $99 for one device, and Team is $79 per seat with a minimum of three seats. TablePlus suits people who want a native client on Apple or Windows machines and are willing to buy a license."
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