Comparison
bzora vs DataGrip
DataGrip is JetBrains' full SQL IDE — deep refactoring, version control, broad engine support and the polish of the IntelliJ platform, sold as a subscription (and free for non-commercial use). bzora is the opposite philosophy: a minimal, native client that opens instantly and does browse, filter, edit and run SQL well, for a one-time price. Power and footprint are the real trade-off here.
| bzora | DataGrip | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | €29 (≈ $32) one-time · every update free forever | Paid per-user subscription (see JetBrains for the current figure); free for non-commercial use; perpetual fallback license after a year |
| Free tier | 14-day full trial | Free non-commercial license for individuals; 30-day commercial trial |
| Databases | PostgreSQL, MySQL/MariaDB, SQLite | 25+ (Postgres, MySQL, SQLite, SQL Server, Oracle, Mongo, Snowflake, BigQuery and more) |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows, Linux | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Architecture | Native — single Go binary (Wails), starts instantly | JVM / IntelliJ platform — powerful but heavier |
| Credential storage | OS keychain by default | Native keychain (macOS/Linux) or KeePass; not available on Windows |
Where they actually differ
Depth — DataGrip wins. If you want the most capable SQL IDE — refactoring, advanced code completion, VCS integration, a huge list of engines — DataGrip is in a different weight class and bzora doesn't try to compete there.
Speed and simplicity — bzora wins. DataGrip runs on the JVM and carries the full IntelliJ platform with it. bzora is a native binary that opens immediately and presents only what you need to browse and edit data. For quick, everyday database work that difference is felt constantly.
Cost model. DataGrip is a subscription (and genuinely free for non-commercial use); bzora is €29 (≈ $32) once with every update included. Which is cheaper depends entirely on your situation — if you qualify for DataGrip's free non-commercial license, that's hard to beat on price.
Choose honestly
Choose bzora if…
You want a fast, minimal native client for Postgres, MySQL or SQLite and prefer a one-time purchase over a subscription and a heavyweight IDE.
Choose DataGrip if…
You want a full-power SQL IDE with broad engine support and deep tooling, already live in JetBrains, or qualify for its free non-commercial license.
Licensing mechanics verified from jetbrains.com in June 2026; the exact subscription price is set on JetBrains' buy page and changes over time, so confirm it there. See also all bzora comparisons · vs TablePlus · vs Postico · vs DBeaver.