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$1,000 per year
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  1. Healthcare and life sciences
  2. Banking and insurance
  3. Energy and utilities

What is CloudBeaver

CloudBeaver is a web-based SQL client and database administration interface built on the DBeaver platform. It provides browser access to connect to and work with multiple database types for tasks such as querying, browsing schema objects, and basic administration. It is typically used by teams that want a centrally hosted, vendor-neutral database UI with role-based access and shared connections. CloudBeaver is deployed as a server application (often via containers) rather than as a desktop IDE.

pros

Browser-based centralized access

CloudBeaver runs in a web browser, which reduces the need to install and update desktop clients on each workstation. Central hosting supports consistent configuration across users and environments. This model is useful for contractors, distributed teams, and locked-down endpoints where local installs are restricted.

Broad database connectivity

Because it is based on the DBeaver ecosystem, CloudBeaver supports connecting to many SQL databases via JDBC drivers. This makes it suitable for organizations that operate multiple database engines and want a single interface. It also helps standardize workflows across heterogeneous database estates.

Team-oriented access controls

CloudBeaver includes server-side user management and role-based access controls for controlling who can see and use connections and resources. Shared connections and centralized credential handling can reduce ad-hoc credential distribution. These capabilities align with team use cases more than single-user desktop tools.

cons

Less desktop-IDE depth

Compared with full desktop SQL IDEs, the web UI can be more constrained for power-user workflows such as advanced refactoring, deep debugging, or extensive local customization. Some features available in desktop tooling may not be present or may behave differently in the browser. Teams with heavy developer-centric SQL IDE needs may still require a desktop client.

Requires server deployment operations

CloudBeaver needs to be deployed and maintained as a server application, including upgrades, backups, and monitoring. Organizations must also manage network access to databases and the CloudBeaver service. This adds operational overhead compared with purely local desktop database clients.

Security depends on configuration

As a web-exposed database access layer, CloudBeaver’s risk profile depends heavily on correct authentication, authorization, and network controls. Misconfiguration can increase exposure compared with local-only tools. Some environments may require additional controls (SSO integration, audit logging, hardened hosting) beyond default settings.

Plan & Pricing

Plan Price Key features & notes
CloudBeaver Community (Community Edition) Free / Open-source (self-hosted) Self-hosted Community Edition; suitable for deploying via Docker, cloud marketplaces (AWS, GCP, Azure); supports free/open-source databases; fewer enterprise features (see docs).
CloudBeaver Enterprise (Server license) $1,000 per year (minimum license is 5 users — effectively $200/user/year at minimum) Annual server subscription for a limited number of users; includes enterprise features (SSO, Visual Query Builder, secret management, commercial support); 14-day trial available.
CloudBeaver Enterprise for AWS (AWS Edition) From $1,399 per year (via AWS Marketplace) AWS-specialized edition deployable from AWS Marketplace/AMI; pricing and licensing managed via AWS.

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DBeaver Corp
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2016
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