Tools

Desktop Apps for managing SQlite3 databases

By Kevin McAleer,    2 Minutes

SQLite3 Tools for macOS and Windows

SQLite3 provides a variety of tools that you can use to manage and work with SQLite databases. These tools offer graphical interfaces and additional features beyond the command-line interface, making it easier to interact with databases. Let’s explore how to use SQLite3 tools on macOS and Windows, including desktop tools.

macOS

On macOS, SQLite3 comes with a command-line interface by default, as mentioned earlier. However, there are also desktop tools available for a more user-friendly experience:

• DB Browser for SQLite (SQLiteStudio): This is a popular open-source desktop tool that provides a graphical interface to work with SQLite databases. You can download it from the official website: https://sqlitebrowser.org/

• Base: Base is a part of LibreOffice, a free office suite. It includes a graphical tool for working with databases, including SQLite. You can download LibreOffice from their website: https://www.libreoffice.org/

Windows

On Windows, similar to macOS, SQLite3 tools can be accessed through the command-line interface. Additionally, there are several desktop tools available:

• DB Browser for SQLite (SQLiteStudio): This open-source tool is available for Windows as well. You can download it from the official website: https://sqlitebrowser.org/

• SQLite Expert Personal: SQLite Expert offers a personal edition, a user-friendly tool with a graphical interface to manage SQLite databases. You can download it from their website: https://www.sqliteexpert.com/

• Navicat for SQLite: Navicat is a commercial database management tool that supports various databases, including SQLite. It provides an intuitive graphical interface for easy database management. You can download a trial version from their website: https://www.navicat.com/en/products/navicat-for-sqlite

By using these desktop tools, you can interact with SQLite databases in a more visual and user-friendly way. These tools often provide features such as browsing database schemas, executing SQL queries, importing/exporting data, and more.

Remember to choose a tool that suits your needs and preferences. With desktop tools, you can take advantage of their intuitive interfaces and additional functionalities to efficiently work with SQLite databases on both macOS and Windows operating systems.