DataGrip Review: JetBrains Cross-Platform SQL IDE (2026)

Vendor

JetBrains

Price

Freemium

Platforms

Windows, macOS, Linux

Editorial rating

★ 4.7 / 5

Works with

SQL ServerPostgreSQLMySQLMariaDBOracleSQLiteDB2Snowflake

Overview

DataGrip is a dedicated database IDE from JetBrains, the makers of IntelliJ IDEA. It connects to all the major engines, including SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle and SQLite, and gives each of them the same polished editor and tooling.

The standout feature is the SQL editor itself. It brings context aware completion, on the fly error detection, schema aware navigation and safe rename refactoring that updates every reference. DataGrip runs on Windows, macOS and Linux, integrates with Git and other version control, and the same database tools ship inside IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate for developers who already live in that IDE.

Key features

Smart, context aware code completion that understands your schema
Safe refactoring that renames objects and updates every reference
On the fly error detection and quick fixes as you type SQL
Schema navigation, search and a diagram view across connections
Built in version control integration for SQL scripts and objects
A consistent editor and tooling across all supported engines

Pros and cons

Pros

Best in class SQL editor with completion and refactoring
Truly cross platform on Windows, macOS and Linux
Works with every major database engine in one tool
Familiar keymap and workflow for JetBrains IDE users
Included at no extra cost with IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate

Cons

Commercial use needs a paid subscription; the free licence is for non-commercial use only
Can be resource heavy on lower spec machines
Fewer graphical admin features than a dedicated DBA tool
Learning curve if you are new to the JetBrains way of working

Pricing

Free for non-commercial use since October 2025 (the free licence requires sending anonymised usage statistics). Commercial use needs a paid per-user subscription, with a free trial. Also included in IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate.

Who it is best for

Developers who write a lot of SQL across several database engines and want the sharpest editor and refactoring tools in one cross platform IDE.

Verdict

Our take

DataGrip is the tool to pick if the SQL editor matters most to you. Its code completion, refactoring and error detection are its main strengths, and one licence covers every supported engine on Windows, macOS and Linux. The trade offs are a paid subscription for commercial use (it is free for non-commercial use) and a heavier footprint than a lightweight client, and it leans toward developers rather than pure administration work. If you want a free cross platform option, look at DBeaver; if you need deep graphical admin tooling, weigh a specialist client instead.

DataGrip how-to guides

Frequently asked questions

Is DataGrip free?

For non-commercial use, yes: since October 2025 JetBrains offers DataGrip free for non-commercial use, with the condition that anonymised usage statistics are shared. Commercial use needs a paid per-user subscription. The same database tools are also included with IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate.

Which databases does DataGrip support?

DataGrip works with all the major engines, including SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL and MariaDB, Oracle, SQLite, DB2 and cloud warehouses like Snowflake, all through one interface.

How does DataGrip compare to DBeaver?

DataGrip has a more refined editor with stronger completion and refactoring, while DBeaver is free and open source. Many teams choose based on budget and how much they value the editor. See the DBeaver vs DataGrip comparison.

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