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Compare the best database clients and SQL GUI tools for 2026, including Dory, DBeaver, DataGrip, TablePlus, Beekeeper Studio, DbVisualizer, and more.
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Best Database Clients in 2026: Top SQL GUI Tools Compared
Compare the best database clients and SQL GUI tools for 2026, including Dory, DBeaver, DataGrip, TablePlus, Beekeeper Studio, DbVisualizer, and more.
Dory Has Upgraded Its Managed AI Model to GPT-5.4 Mini
Dory has upgraded its managed AI service from GPT-4o mini to GPT-5.4 mini, bringing a smoother and more capable AI experience to database workflows.
Introducing Oracle Support in Dory
Dory now supports Oracle Database, so teams can connect Oracle, explore objects, run Oracle SQL, and use Oracle-aware AI assistance in one workspace.
Introducing Organization-Level BYOK for AI in Dory
Dory now supports organization-level BYOK for AI, so teams can choose their own provider, model, and endpoint while keeping a system provider as fallback.
Introducing SQL Server Support in Dory
Dory now supports Microsoft SQL Server, bringing database exploration, SQL editing, and AI-assisted analysis to SQL Server teams.
Release v0.33.1
What's Changed Features - Added a new Dory CLI settings panel in the web app’s organization settings, enabling users to configure and manage Dory CLI integration directly from the
Release v0.33.0
What's Changed Improvements - Refined application workflows and user experience across database, schema, and table exploration interfaces—particularly in schema graph visualization
Release v0.32.1
What's Changed Fixes - Fixed SQL console hydration issues and improved editor fallback rendering, resolving cases where the SQL editor failed to load or displayed incorrectly after
Dory v0.32.0: Explore Millions of SQL Rows Without the Slowdown
Dory v0.32.0 introduces no-limit SQL queries, Parquet-backed result sets, and a DuckDB-powered architecture for smooth exploration of millions of rows.
Release v0.30.0
What's Changed Documentation - Added comprehensive documentation for the Dory CLI and MCP (Model Control Protocol) usage. - Documented the new Dory agent skill, including setup ins
Release v0.29.0
What's Changed Features - SQL result set persistence: Query results are now saved as artifacts in Parquet format, enabling durable storage and reuse across sessions. - Work hydrati
Release v0.28.0
What's Changed Features - Added native Supabase connection support, including dedicated connection form, validation, and TLS configuration handling. - Extended SQL console capabili
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