{"slug": "show-hn-nabusql-rust-database-gui-for-mysql-mariadb-postgres-sqlite-mssql", "title": "Show HN: NabuSQL – Rust Database GUI for MySQL/MariaDB, Postgres, SQLite, Mssql", "summary": "NabuSQL launched as a Rust- and Tauri-built database GUI that connects to MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, SQLite and Microsoft SQL Server from one 9 MB installer, sold as a one-time perpetual license with a 40-day free trial. The client works fully offline and includes an optional AI SQL assistant that uses a user-supplied key for OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini or any OpenAI-compatible endpoint including local Ollama, off until configured. NabuSQL's comparison table lists Navicat Premium, DBeaver and TablePlus as alternatives, citing vendor pricing and documentation from July 2026.", "body_md": "One client for MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, SQLite and SQL Server. Built in Rust, from a 9 MB installer, works fully offline — buy once, use forever.\n\nA complete toolkit for database professionals and developers.\n\nConnect to MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, SQLite and Microsoft SQL Server from a single interface.\n\nBuild complex queries visually or write raw SQL with syntax highlighting and autocompletion.\n\nImport and export data in CSV, JSON, SQL and more. Bulk transfers made simple.\n\nSecurely connect to remote databases through SSH tunnels with key-based authentication.\n\nNative performance on Windows, macOS and Linux — built with Rust and Tauri.\n\nPay once and own it forever. No monthly fees, no cloud lock-in, works offline.\n\nThe SQL editor can send your question to an AI and give you back ready SQL. You bring the key: OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini — or any OpenAI-compatible endpoint, including Ollama on your own machine. Off until you configure it.\n\nMove tables, views, stored procedures and functions across different database engines without friction — MySQL to PostgreSQL, SQLite to SQL Server and more.\n\nBrowse, filter and edit records in a familiar grid view. Import from CSV, Excel or JSON and export to any format in just a few clicks.\n\nA lightweight database manager without the subscription — here is how it compares.\n\n|  | NabuSQL | Navicat Premium | DBeaver | TablePlus | \n|---|---|---|---|---|\n| License model | One-time purchase · lifetime | Subscription or pricey perpetual | Free core · PRO subscription | One-time per major version | \n| Free trial | 40 days, all features | 14 days | 14 days (PRO) | Limited free version | \n| App size | 9–24 MB | ~200 MB+ | ~150 MB+ (Java) | ~50 MB+ | \n| AI assistant with local models | Bring your own endpoint (incl. Ollama) | Cloud only | Cloud only | — | \n\nCompetitor information is based on publicly available vendor pricing and documentation (July 2026) and may change — please verify current terms with each vendor. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.\n\nOne-time purchase. Perpetual licence. All updates free.\n\nFree Trial\n\n40 days\n\nPerpetual License\n\none-time · tax included · perpetual licence · all updates free\n\nDirect download — no registration, no e-mail, no credit card.\n\nFill in your details and your Machine ID (found in NabuSQL → Help → License), and we'll generate your key instantly.\n\nGrab the free 40-day trial above and install it — no registration needed.\n\nIn NabuSQL open Help → License and copy your Machine ID. The license is locked to your machine.\n\nFill in the form below — your license key is generated instantly and e-mailed to you. Paste it into the app and you're done.", "url": "https://wpnews.pro/news/show-hn-nabusql-rust-database-gui-for-mysql-mariadb-postgres-sqlite-mssql", "canonical_source": "https://nabusql.nabu.work/", "published_at": "2026-10-12 11:59:49+00:00", "updated_at": "2026-10-12 12:14:11.982575+00:00", "lang": "en", "topics": ["developer-tools", "ai-tools"], "entities": ["NabuSQL", "Rust", "Tauri", "MySQL", "MariaDB", "PostgreSQL", "SQLite", "Microsoft SQL Server"], "also_reported_by": [], "alternates": {"html": "https://wpnews.pro/news/show-hn-nabusql-rust-database-gui-for-mysql-mariadb-postgres-sqlite-mssql", "markdown": "https://wpnews.pro/news/show-hn-nabusql-rust-database-gui-for-mysql-mariadb-postgres-sqlite-mssql.md", "text": "https://wpnews.pro/news/show-hn-nabusql-rust-database-gui-for-mysql-mariadb-postgres-sqlite-mssql.txt", "jsonld": "https://wpnews.pro/news/show-hn-nabusql-rust-database-gui-for-mysql-mariadb-postgres-sqlite-mssql.jsonld"}}