# Show HN: NabuSQL – Rust Database GUI for MySQL/MariaDB, Postgres, SQLite, Mssql

> Source: <https://nabusql.nabu.work/>
> Published: 2026-10-12 11:59:49+00:00

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.

A complete toolkit for database professionals and developers.

Connect to MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, SQLite and Microsoft SQL Server from a single interface.

Build complex queries visually or write raw SQL with syntax highlighting and autocompletion.

Import and export data in CSV, JSON, SQL and more. Bulk transfers made simple.

Securely connect to remote databases through SSH tunnels with key-based authentication.

Native performance on Windows, macOS and Linux — built with Rust and Tauri.

Pay once and own it forever. No monthly fees, no cloud lock-in, works offline.

The 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.

Move tables, views, stored procedures and functions across different database engines without friction — MySQL to PostgreSQL, SQLite to SQL Server and more.

Browse, 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.

A lightweight database manager without the subscription — here is how it compares.

|  | NabuSQL | Navicat Premium | DBeaver | TablePlus | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| License model | One-time purchase · lifetime | Subscription or pricey perpetual | Free core · PRO subscription | One-time per major version | 
| Free trial | 40 days, all features | 14 days | 14 days (PRO) | Limited free version | 
| App size | 9–24 MB | ~200 MB+ | ~150 MB+ (Java) | ~50 MB+ | 
| AI assistant with local models | Bring your own endpoint (incl. Ollama) | Cloud only | Cloud only | — | 

Competitor 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.

One-time purchase. Perpetual licence. All updates free.

Free Trial

40 days

Perpetual License

one-time · tax included · perpetual licence · all updates free

Direct download — no registration, no e-mail, no credit card.

Fill in your details and your Machine ID (found in NabuSQL → Help → License), and we'll generate your key instantly.

Grab the free 40-day trial above and install it — no registration needed.

In NabuSQL open Help → License and copy your Machine ID. The license is locked to your machine.

Fill in the form below — your license key is generated instantly and e-mailed to you. Paste it into the app and you're done.
