Databases
Database engines, query tools, administration, migrations, and storage systems.
Database Systems
Relational, document, analytical, vector, and embedded database engines.
Open/source-visible picks
Health-first ToolVitals score, then adoption
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48.9k starsActive100
03
39.8k starsActive98
Proprietary targets
Replacement targets, not open-tool picks
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A lightning-fast search engine API bringing AI-powered hybrid search to your sites and applications.
Active99
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Redpanda is a streaming data platform for developers. Kafka API compatible. 10x faster. No ZooKeeper. No JVM!
Active98
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A time-series database for high-performance real-time analytics packaged as a Postgres extension
Active98
38 tools are on Evidence Watch.
Database Admin
Database administration, migration, query, and management tools.
Open/source-visible picks
Health-first ToolVitals score, then adoption
02
A lightweight next-gen data explorer - Postgres, MySQL, SQLite, MongoDB, Redis, MariaDB, Elastic Search, and Clickhouse with Chat interface
OSI-approved OSS
4.9k starsActive93
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An intuitive spreadsheet-like interface that lets users of all technical skill levels view, edit, query, and collaborate on Postgres data directly—100% open source and self hosted, with native Postgres access control.
OSI-approved OSS
5.1k starsActive85
Proprietary targets
Replacement targets, not open-tool picks
01
AI-driven database tool and SQL client, The hottest GUI client, supporting MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, DB2, SQL Server, DB2, SQLite, H2, ClickHouse, and more.
Active90
10 tools are on Evidence Watch.
File Storage & Sharing
Tools for storing, organizing, syncing, and securely sharing files across users or teams.
Open/source-visible picks
Health-first ToolVitals score, then adoption
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MinIOTop Pick
MinIO is a high-performance, S3 compatible object store, open sourced under GNU AGPLv3 license.
OSI-approved OSS
61.4k starsCritical41