DBeaver system requirements: what you actually need
DBeaver system requirements come down to one rule: a 64-bit OS from the last decade. DBeaver Community Edition 26.1.4 runs on Windows 10+, macOS 11+, and 64-bit Linux, and every installer bundles OpenJDK 21 — so there is no Java prerequisite at all. There is no official requirements page (that request sits open as GitHub issue #18209), so this page assembles the minimums from the official download page and labels everything else as community guidance.
- works on Win 10+ · macOS 11+ · Linux 64-bit
- OpenJDK 21 bundled since v23.0
- builds for x86_64 + aarch64
- installers 104–122 MB verified
Official OS minimums for DBeaver 26.1.4
| platform | minimum version | architectures | package formats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | Windows 10 / Windows Server 2016 | x86_64, aarch64 | .exe installer, portable .zip, Microsoft Store |
| macOS | macOS 11 Big Sur | x86_64 (Intel), aarch64 (Apple Silicon) | .dmg disk image |
| Linux | 64-bit distribution with GTK 3 | x86_64, aarch64 | .deb, .rpm, .tar.gz, snap, flatpak |
Source: the platform list on the official DBeaver download page, cross-checked against the 26.1.4 release assets on 2026-08-03 — all 12 published packages are 64-bit (x86_64 or aarch64); no 32-bit build exists.
Does DBeaver need Java installed?
No — and this is the single most outdated claim in older tutorials. Since DBeaver 23.0, every official package bundles its own Java runtime; release 26.1.4 ships OpenJDK 21 inside the installer. You do not need a JRE or JDK on the system, DBeaver ignores whatever Java you already have, and installing DBeaver never changes your system Java. That bundled runtime is also why the installers weigh 104–122 MB.
The one exception: the portable .tar.gz and .zip archives also include the bundled runtime, so even they need no setup — unpack and run.
RAM and disk guidance (labeled honestly)
DBeaver Corp publishes no official RAM or disk numbers, so treat the following as community-derived working guidance, not vendor specification:
- Memory: 4 GB RAM is a comfortable working minimum; large result sets benefit from more. Heavy work — millions of rows in the data editor, many simultaneous connections — benefits from raising the JVM heap in
dbeaver.ini. - Disk: roughly 500 MB of disk after install, plus workspace and driver cache. JDBC drivers download into the driver cache the first time each database type is used.
- Display: any resolution a desktop Eclipse-platform app can use; HiDPI scaling works on all three OSes.
Why so vague? Because honest guidance beats invented precision: the vendor tracks the missing requirements page in issue #18209, and any site quoting exact official RAM minimums is quoting something that does not exist.
Which architecture build do you need?
Every platform now ships two builds. Pick aarch64 for Apple Silicon Macs (M1–M4), Windows-on-ARM laptops (Snapdragon X and similar), and ARM Linux machines like Raspberry Pi 5 or AWS Graviton desktops. Pick x86_64 for everything Intel or AMD. Running the x86_64 build on ARM through emulation works on macOS (Rosetta) but wastes memory and battery — the native build is always the right choice.
Ready to proceed? Head back to the install guide for Windows, macOS and Linux or grab a package from the offline installer list with verified checksums.
DBeaver system requirements FAQ
What are the minimum system requirements for DBeaver?
A 64-bit operating system: Windows 10 or Windows Server 2016 and later, macOS 11 Big Sur and later, or a 64-bit Linux with GTK 3. Nothing else is required — the Java runtime ships inside every installer.
Does DBeaver require Java to be installed?
No. Since DBeaver 23.0 every official package bundles its own Java runtime — version 26.1.4 ships OpenJDK 21 inside the installer, so a system-wide Java is neither needed nor used.
Does DBeaver run on 32-bit Windows?
No. All current DBeaver builds are 64-bit only, for x86_64 and aarch64. The last 32-bit-era releases are years old and unsupported.
Does DBeaver work on Windows 7 or Windows 8?
No, not officially — the supported minimum is Windows 10 or Windows Server 2016. Old releases from the official archive may still start on Windows 7, but they are unsupported and unpatched.
Does DBeaver support Apple Silicon (M1–M4) natively?
Yes. DBeaver ships a native macOS aarch64 build for Apple Silicon — no Rosetta needed. Intel Macs use the separate x86_64 disk image.
How much RAM does DBeaver need?
There is no official figure; from community guidance, 4 GB RAM is a comfortable working minimum; large result sets benefit from more. DBeaver is a desktop Java application, so available memory matters most when you open very large result sets.
How much disk space does DBeaver use?
The installers are 104–122 MB (verified for 26.1.4), and community guidance puts the installed footprint at roughly 500 MB of disk after install, plus workspace and driver cache. This is not an official specification.
Is there an official DBeaver system requirements page?
No. DBeaver Corp does not publish a dedicated requirements page — the request is tracked in GitHub issue #18209. The OS minimums here come from the official download page; RAM and disk figures are clearly-labeled community guidance.
Written by the dbeaver.dev Team · updated · independent and unofficial — corrections to [email protected].