How to Download & Install DataGrip (Windows, Mac, Linux)

DataGrip download: where to get it

The only safe DataGrip download is the official page at jetbrains.com/datagrip/download. On 8 October 2026 it offered DataGrip 2026.2.6 (build 262.10968.148, dated 29 September 2026), with tabs for Windows, macOS and Linux, plus links to system requirements, installation instructions and older versions. The same page links to the JetBrains Toolbox App.

The download is the full IDE. Whether you pay is decided by the licence you choose on first start, not by a different installer; see DataGrip pricing for the free non-commercial licence and the paid plans.

System requirements

According to the installation guide, DataGrip bundles the JetBrains Runtime (based on JBR 21), so no separate Java installation is needed. JetBrains does not support configurations with a modified JRE or JDK, or installations where distribution files have been removed or changed.

Option 1: install with the JetBrains Toolbox App

JetBrains calls the Toolbox App the recommended way to install its products. It installs and updates DataGrip, keeps several versions side by side (including Early Access builds), rolls back when needed, and activates licences automatically once you log in to your JetBrains Account.

1. Download the Toolbox App from its page on jetbrains.com: an .exe on Windows, a .dmg on macOS (separate images for Intel and Apple Silicon), or a .tar.gz on Linux.
2. Install it: run the wizard on Windows, drag it to Applications on macOS, or unpack the archive and run ./bin/jetbrains-toolbox on Linux.
3. Open the Toolbox App and select DataGrip from the product list. To pick a specific release, use Available versions.
4. Log in to your JetBrains Account in the Toolbox App so it can activate your licence.

Option 2: standalone installation on Windows, macOS and Linux

Use a standalone installation if you need to control the install location, for example because of a company policy.

Windows

1. Download the installer .exe (there is a separate installer for ARM64 processors) or the ZIP archive.
2. Run the installer and follow the wizard, or extract the ZIP to a folder of your choice.
3. Start DataGrip from the Start menu or desktop shortcut, or run the launcher in the bin folder of the installation directory.

Administrators can install silently. The documented switches are /S (silent), /CONFIG (path to a silent configuration file), /LOG (log file) and /D (install directory, which must come last and must not be quoted). JetBrains publishes a default configuration file at download.jetbrains.com/datagrip/silent.config; it installs for the current user (mode=user) unless you change it to mode=admin and run as administrator.

datagrip.exe /S /CONFIG=d:\temp\silent.config /D=d:\IDE\DataGrip

macOS

1. Download the disk image. JetBrains provides separate images for Intel and Apple Silicon Macs, so pick the one that matches your processor.
2. Open the image and drag DataGrip to the Applications folder.
3. Start DataGrip from Applications, Launchpad or Spotlight.

Linux (tarball)

1. Download the .tar.gz tarball (there is a separate tarball for ARM64).
2. Extract it to a directory that allows file execution. JetBrains recommends /opt and warns against extracting over an existing installation: always use a clean directory.
3. Run ./bin/datagrip.sh from the extracted directory.
4. To add a launcher, choose Tools | Create Desktop Entry in DataGrip's main menu.

sudo tar xzf datagrip-*.tar.gz -C /opt/
cd /opt/<extracted-directory>
./bin/datagrip.sh

Linux (snap package)

DataGrip is also published as a snap that updates itself. The --classic flag is required because the snap needs full system access. JetBrains' own guide warns that snap installs can show performance problems and suggests the Toolbox App if you hit them.

sudo snap install datagrip --classic

First start: licence, welcome tab and next steps

According to the Register DataGrip page, a new user who has never installed a JetBrains tool starts in an anonymous 30-day trial without logging in. To use the free licence instead, open Help | Register, choose Non-commercial use, accept the terms, log in to your JetBrains Account and click Start Non-Commercial Use. Paid licences are activated from the same Manage Licenses dialog with a JetBrains Account, an activation code or a licence server.

In DataGrip 2026.2 the Welcome screen is a regular tab rather than a modal dialog, and Help | Learn IDE Features starts an interactive tour that uses a built-in H2 playground database. Your next step is a real connection: see connect DataGrip to PostgreSQL, MySQL or SQL Server. Since 2026.2, the JDBC drivers for those three engines are bundled, so you no longer have to download a driver for them first.

Frequently asked questions

Sources

• JetBrains: Download DataGrip
• DataGrip documentation: Install DataGrip
• DataGrip documentation: Register DataGrip
• JetBrains: What's New in DataGrip 2026.2

Checked 8 October 2026.

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