At a glance
| Supported databases | Community: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, Oracle, SQL Server, SQLite, ClickHouse, DuckDB, Db2, Firebird, Trino and others; Enterprise adds NoSQL such as MongoDB, Redis and Cassandra |
| Query editor | Browser SQL editor with autocomplete and AI chat |
| Schema comparison | Not listed for CloudBeaver on DBeaver's edition matrix |
| Data import and export | Export to many formats (Parquet in paid editions); import CSV, with XML and XLSX in paid editions |
| SSH and connection security | SSH tunnel with password or public key; reusable network profiles and SSO, SAML, LDAP in Enterprise |
| Deployment | Self-hosted Docker image (Community); Enterprise on Docker Compose, Kubernetes and clouds; AWS Marketplace edition |
| Licensing | Community Apache 2.0; Enterprise from USD 1,025 a year; AWS from USD 1,399 a year |
CloudBeaver fits teams that want DBeaver-style SQL and data editing in a browser, hosted on their own infrastructure. Community covers the main relational engines at no cost; choose Enterprise when you need NoSQL databases, cloud explorers, SSO or shared scripts, and budget for an annual server subscription.
Overview
CloudBeaver is the browser-based member of the DBeaver family: a web server written in Java with a TypeScript and React front end. The Community edition is open source under Apache 2.0 and is deployed from the official dbeaver/cloudbeaver Docker image, which serves the interface on port 8978. Version 26.2.4 was released on 2 November 2026.
DBeaver Corp also sells CloudBeaver Enterprise, which can run on your own infrastructure without internet access, and CloudBeaver AWS from AWS Marketplace. On DBeaver's edition matrix the Enterprise edition adds NoSQL support, a cloud explorer, AI capabilities, all-users query history and shared scripts and connections, and the Enterprise page lists SSO, SAML and LDAP integration. It is a separate product from the DBeaver desktop editions and from Team Edition.
Key features
- Browser-based SQL editor with autocomplete and an AI assistant for generating and fixing queries
- Data editor with a references panel for related records
- Data export to CSV, JSON, SQL, XML, XLSX, HTML, Markdown and other formats
- CSV data import with options for duplicate keys, bulk load and transactions
- SSH tunnels with password or public key authentication, which an administrator can disable
- User and connection administration for a shared server, with SSO, SAML and LDAP in Enterprise
- NoSQL databases and cloud explorers in the Enterprise and AWS editions
Pros and cons
Pros
- Free Apache 2.0 Community edition with no commercial-use restriction
- Gives a team browser access without installing a desktop client on each machine
- Familiar DBeaver data editing and export features
- Enterprise edition can run on your own infrastructure without internet access
Cons
- You have to deploy, secure and update the server yourself
- NoSQL databases, cloud explorers and SSO need a paid edition
- Schema compare and other DBeaver Enterprise developer tools are not part of CloudBeaver
Pricing
CloudBeaver Community is free and open source under Apache 2.0. DBeaver lists CloudBeaver Enterprise at USD 1,025 a year as an annual subscription, described as a server licence for a limited number of users, with other pricing options on request and a 14-day trial whose licence covers up to five users. CloudBeaver AWS, deployed from AWS Marketplace as an EC2 instance, is listed from USD 1,399 a year with a 30-day trial.
Pricing checked on the vendor's official page on 7 November 2026. Prices change; confirm before buying.
Who it is best for
Teams that want a shared, self-hosted web client for several relational databases, with an upgrade path to SSO and NoSQL support.
Who should look elsewhere
- Individual developers who only need a desktop client: see DBeaver and DBeaver Community vs DBeaver PRO.
- Anyone who wants a throwaway sandbox for practice rather than a client for a real database: see online SQL editors.
Verdict
CloudBeaver is a sound choice for putting several relational databases behind one self-hosted browser interface, and the Community edition costs nothing. Treat it as a server you must secure and maintain, and move to Enterprise only if you need NoSQL, cloud explorers or SSO.
Frequently asked questions
Is CloudBeaver free?
CloudBeaver Community is free and open source under Apache 2.0. CloudBeaver Enterprise is listed at USD 1,025 a year as a server licence for a limited number of users, and CloudBeaver AWS from USD 1,399 a year.
How is CloudBeaver different from DBeaver?
DBeaver is a desktop application. CloudBeaver is a web server that you host, giving users a browser interface to databases, with user and connection administration for a team.
How do I install CloudBeaver Community?
The project's wiki documents running the dbeaver/cloudbeaver Docker image, mapping port 8978 and a workspace volume for persistent data. It recommends backing up the workspace before updating, because downgrades are not supported.
Sources
- CloudBeaver GitHub repository
- CloudBeaver Community deployment from Docker image (wiki)
- CloudBeaver Enterprise product page
- DBeaver edition comparison
- CloudBeaver documentation: supported databases
- CloudBeaver documentation: SSH configuration
Checked November 2026.
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