How to install DBeaver Community Edition on Windows, macOS, or Linux
DBeaver is a free, open-source universal database tool that works with any database that has a JDBC driver. This page shows how to install DBeaver 26.1.4 on every desktop OS in about three minutes — with installer sizes we verified against the official release assets, and download links that resolve only to official sources (dbeaver.io and github.com/dbeaver).
- v26.1.4 · 2026-08-02
- license Apache-2.0
- OpenJDK 21 bundled — no Java setup
- installers 104–122 MB
Windows10 / 11 — installer or portable3 builds
macOS13 Ventura or newer2 builds
DBeaver system requirements at a glance
The short version of the DBeaver system requirements: a 64-bit OS from the last decade and no Java setup at all. DBeaver runs on Windows 10 or Windows Server 2016 and later (x86_64 or aarch64), macOS 11 Big Sur or later (Intel and Apple Silicon builds), and 64-bit Linux with GTK 3 (x86_64 or aarch64; .deb, .rpm, tar.gz, snap, flatpak). Every installer bundles OpenJDK 21, so there is no separate runtime to manage.
There is no official requirements page — the vendor tracks that request in GitHub issue #18209 — so we maintain a sourced one: see the full DBeaver system requirements breakdown, including community-derived RAM and disk guidance.
How to install DBeaver on Windows
- Download the installer. Get
dbeaver-ce-26.1.4-windows-x86_64.exe(109.9 MB) from the grid above, or from the official download page. On a Windows-on-ARM laptop, pick the aarch64 build instead. - Run the installer. Double-click the .exe and approve the User Account Control prompt. No administrator account is required for a single-user install.
- Follow the setup wizard. Accept the license, keep the default install location, and leave “DBeaver Community” selected. Java is not a separate step — OpenJDK 21 is bundled.
- Launch DBeaver. Finish the wizard with “Run DBeaver” checked, or start it from the Start menu.
That is the whole answer to how to install DBeaver on Windows — no Java step, no reboot, about three minutes end to end.
Prefer no installer? The Windows portable .zip (121.8 MB) unpacks anywhere and needs no admin rights — grab it from the offline installer page.
How to install DBeaver on macOS
- Download the right disk image. Apple Silicon Macs (M1–M4) need
macos-aarch64.dmg(115.2 MB); Intel Macs needmacos-x86_64.dmg(116.4 MB). Not sure? Check Apple menu → About This Mac → Chip. - Open the .dmg and drag DBeaver into Applications. That single drag is the whole install.
- First launch. Open DBeaver from Applications. If macOS shows an “unidentified developer” style warning, right-click the app and choose Open once — later launches are normal.
How to install DBeaver on Ubuntu and other Linux distributions
Linux users have five install paths: the official apt repository, a direct .deb or .rpm package, a portable .tar.gz, snap, or flatpak. The right choice depends on whether you want automatic updates and whether snap confinement fits your SSH setup.
Our dedicated guide covers how to install DBeaver on Ubuntu step by step — including the modern signed-by apt keyring syntax (most older tutorials still show the deprecated apt-key method), verified against the official repository metadata on 2026-08-03:
First launch: create your first database connection
Knowing how to install DBeaver is only half the job — the first database connection is the other half:
- Create a connection. On first launch DBeaver opens the connection wizard — pick your database (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, or any engine with a JDBC driver) and enter host, port, and credentials.
- Let DBeaver fetch the driver. Drivers download on demand the first time you use a database type. Working without internet? See the offline installer guide for adding driver JARs manually.
- Test and connect. Click “Test Connection”, then Finish. Your database appears in the Database Navigator, ready for the SQL editor.
Which DBeaver package should you download?
The last piece of how to install DBeaver well is picking the packaging that fits your machine:
| criteria | installer (.exe / .dmg / .deb) | portable (.zip / .tar.gz) | store (Microsoft Store / snap) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Most users — guided setup, menu shortcuts | USB sticks, no-admin machines, side-by-side versions | Hands-off automatic updates |
| Admin rights | Not required for single-user install | Never required | Store account / snapd required |
| Updates | In-app updater | Manual — replace the folder | Automatic via the store |
| Download size | 104.0–119.3 MB (verified) | 114.2–121.8 MB (verified) | Varies by store |
| Caveats | — | No shortcuts created | Snap confinement can block ~/.ssh — see the Ubuntu guide |
Recent DBeaver versions and what changed
DBeaver Community Edition ships a release roughly every two to three weeks — 8 releases since 2026-04-19 alone (per the GitHub releases API). Recent history:
- 26.1.4 — Current release — see the official release notes on GitHub.
- 26.1.3 — See the official release notes on GitHub.
- 26.1.2 — Driver updates and SQL editor fixes.
- 26.1.1 — Bug-fix release for the 26.1 line.
Need a specific release, or stuck on an older OS? The DBeaver older versions page lists dated, official per-version links — safer than repackaging sites.
DBeaver install FAQ
Is DBeaver free?
Yes. If you searched “is DBeaver free”, the short answer is an unqualified yes: DBeaver Community Edition is free for personal and commercial use under the Apache License 2.0, with the source code public on GitHub. The separate PRO editions are paid commercial products sold by DBeaver Corp.
Is this the official DBeaver website?
No. This is an independent, unofficial install guide. The official site is dbeaver.io, and every download link on this page points to official DBeaver distribution channels — dbeaver.io or the dbeaver/dbeaver GitHub releases.
Do I need to install Java before installing DBeaver?
No. Every DBeaver installer has bundled its own Java runtime since version 23.0 — release 26.1.4 ships OpenJDK 21 inside the package, so there is nothing to install first and your system Java is never touched.
Is there a DBeaver offline installer?
Yes. Every official DBeaver package is a full offline installer — the .exe, .dmg, .deb, .rpm and .tar.gz files contain the complete application and Java runtime. Only database drivers download on demand; our DBeaver offline installer guide covers direct links and offline driver setup.
Which download is right for an M1, M2, M3 or M4 Mac?
The macOS aarch64 build. Apple Silicon Macs should use dbeaver-ce-26.1.4-macos-aarch64.dmg (115.2 MB); the x86_64 .dmg is for Intel Macs and would only run through Rosetta translation.
Does DBeaver run on Windows 7 or 8?
No, not officially. DBeaver lists Windows 10 or Windows Server 2016 as the minimum supported Windows. Very old releases may still start on Windows 7, but they are unsupported and miss years of fixes — see DBeaver older versions for the honest trade-offs.
How long does it take to install DBeaver?
About two to three minutes on a typical connection. The download is 104–122 MB depending on platform (verified against the 26.1.4 release assets), the setup wizard takes under a minute, and no Java install or reboot is needed.
What is the difference between DBeaver Community and PRO?
DBeaver Community Edition is the free, open-source desktop tool covered by this guide. Asking “is DBeaver free” about the PRO editions gets a different answer: no — they are commercial licenses from DBeaver Corp that add extra drivers and enterprise features, listed with pricing on the vendor's dbeaver.com.
Is DBeaver safe to download?
Yes, from official sources. DBeaver Community Edition is open source under Apache 2.0, and the safest downloads are dbeaver.io or the dbeaver/dbeaver GitHub releases — exactly where every link on this site resolves. Avoid third-party repackaging sites, which bundle old versions or unwanted extras.
How do I update DBeaver to a new version?
Use the built-in updater (Help → Check for Updates) or install the new version over the old one — settings and connections are kept in your user workspace, not the install folder. New releases ship roughly every two to three weeks.
About this guide
This site exists because the official documentation splits how to install DBeaver across separate pages per platform, and several top-ranking third-party tutorials are years out of date. Here, one page covers all three operating systems, and the data is checked against the source: version, dates and installer sizes on this page were read from the official GitHub release assets on 2026-08-03, and comparisons cite the vendor's own documentation.
dbeaver.dev is independent and unofficial — not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by DBeaver Corp. We host no binaries: every download link resolves to dbeaver.io or github.com/dbeaver. Found an error? Email [email protected] — keeping how to install DBeaver accurate for every release is this site's entire job. Maintained by the dbeaver.dev Team, updated 2026-08-02.
