RaisDB vs. the rest
Traditional tools were built for humans clicking around. RaisDB is designed for both AI agents and humans. Here's how it compares.
| Feature | RaisDB | DBeaver | Navicat | DataGrip | TablePlus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI & Agents | |||||
| Native AI Agent (NL → SQL) | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| MCP server | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Vector database support | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| CLI & TUI | ✓ | ~ | — | — | — |
| Breadth | |||||
| Database engines supported | 40+ | 100+ | 15 | 40 | 30 |
| Serverless databases | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Local files (CSV / JSON / Parquet) | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ~ | ~ |
| Performance & Security | |||||
| Rust core | Yes | Java | No | Java | Swift |
| Local-first credentials | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| SSH tunnel | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pricing | |||||
| Free tier | Free (≤3 connections) | Yes | No | No | Limited |
| Pro plan | $9/mo · $85/yr | $10/mo · $255/yr | $200+/yr | $89/yr | $79/yr |
RaisDB
The only client that speaks to your vector DB, runs an MCP server, and writes SQL for you — at the lowest Pro price.
DBeaver
Powerful and extensible, but Java-based and stuck in the pre-AI era — no AI agent, no MCP, no vector support.
Navicat
Polished UI but expensive ($200+/yr) and proprietary. No AI, no MCP, limited modern stack support.
DataGrip
Great JetBrains UX, but Java-based, subscription-only, no free tier, and no AI or MCP.
TablePlus
Beautiful native app, but limited engine count, no AI agent, no MCP, and a restrictive free tier.
Switching-related questions
Can RaisDB import my saved connections from DBeaver or Navicat?
RaisDB reads standard connection formats. You can re-enter connections manually in under a minute each, and we're adding importers for popular clients.
Is RaisDB really free?
Yes. The Starter plan is free forever for up to 3 connections and 5 AI requests per day. Pro ($9/mo) unlocks unlimited connections, AI requests, data sync, and ER diagrams.
Does RaisDB support my database?
RaisDB supports 40+ engines including PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, ClickHouse, Elasticsearch, Qdrant, Milvus, Pinecone, Supabase, Neon, Turso, and more. New engines are added regularly.
How is RaisDB different from an AI wrapper around DBeaver?
RaisDB's AI Agent and MCP server are built into the Rust core — not a plugin. The agent reads schema natively, writes dialect-correct SQL, executes it, and chains multi-step operations. No incumbent ships this.