DB Pilot
DB Pilot is a modern database GUI enhanced by AI, offering a range of features to simplify and streamline SQL operations. With the help of ...
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What is DB Pilot?
DB Pilot is an AI-Native Database Tool that serves as a database GUI client, SQL editor, and SQL + Python notebook environment for data exploration and dashboard building. It supports multiple databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, DuckDB, and CockroachDB, with more databases coming soon. The tool is designed for engineers, analysts, and business owners who need to efficiently manage databases, write SQL queries, and explore data without extensive SQL knowledge.
Key features include a powerful SQL editor with smart autocomplete that provides context-aware suggestions for tables, columns, keywords, and functions. The integrated AI Assistant supports the latest models from GPT, Claude, Gemini, and other providers, enabling users to generate SQL queries from natural language instructions, explain complex queries, debug errors with
DB Pilot pricing
Pricing model: Paid
DB Pilot offers three pricing options: (1) Free plan at $0 forever - includes browsing and querying local databases, using SQL editor and table explorer, testing AI features a limited number of times (20 messages), no credit card required; (2) Subscription at $20/month - includes AI features at no extra cost, always uses latest app version, unlocks all premium features, priority support, cancel anytime with no long-term commitment; (3) One-time Purchase at $79 paid once - includes bringing your own API keys for AI features, updates for 1 year, all premium features unlocked, priority support. Users can download DB Pilot for free first to try before buying, adding their own AI provider API keys to try AI features or buying a license to unlock premium features.
DB Pilot pros
- AI Assistant generates SQL from natural language English instructions
- Smart autocomplete provides context-aware table and column suggestions
- Supports multiple databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, DuckDB, CockroachDB
- SQL + Python Notebooks for iterative data exploration and dashboards
- feature debugs SQL and Python errors automatically
- Table editor works like a spreadsheet for CRUD operations
- Uses latest AI models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and xAI
- Custom AI models from any provider are supported
- Custom AI rules tailor AI behavior to specific SQL style preferences
- Inline AI assistant works directly in SQL editor and table viewer
- Build charts without code with interactive chart builder
- Export data in CSV, JSON, NDJSON, or Markdown formats
- SQL formatter keeps code clean and consistent automatically
- Query history and favorites for quick access to常用 queries
- All data stored locally - no database data on their servers
- Jinja templating for parameterizing notebook blocks
- Environment variables for configuring notebook variables and secrets
- Interactive dashboards with input fields and date filters
- Access Pandas and Polars dataframes in SQL blocks
- Priority support included with paid plans
DB Pilot cons
- Only available on Mac (M chip and Intel) - Linux and Windows coming soon
- Requires MacOS 15 minimum
- AI assistant cannot read actual data in database - only knows schema
- Free tier limited to 20 AI messages before requiring payment
- One-time purchase requires users to bring their own AI API keys
- Subscription at $20/month may be expensive for some users
- One-time purchase only includes updates for 1 year
- Database support still limited - more databases needed
- AI features require API keys from OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google
Frequently asked questions about DB Pilot
Can I try the AI assistant before I buy?
Yes, you can try the AI assistant for 20 messages before you buy. You'll need to provide your own API keys for the AI providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google AI, etc.). See the documentation for more details.
Which operating systems are supported?
DB Pilot can be used on Mac (both M chip and Intel), with support for Linux and Windows coming soon.
Which databases are supported?
You can connect PostgreSQL, CockroachDB, MySQL, SQLite, chDB (local ClickHouse), and DuckDB databases. We're continuously adding support for more databases.
How is my data used and stored?
All app data is stored locally on your computer. Connection credentials are stored locally on your computer, with passwords and other sensitive information being stored securely in your device's keychain. All database connectivity happens directly between your computer and the database server. We don't store any of your database data on our servers.
Can the AI assistant read my data?
No, the AI assistant cannot read your data. It knows which tables and columns exist in your database so that it can assist you better. But it doesn't have access to any actual data stored in your database.
What are notebooks and how do they help?
Notebooks allow you to mix and match SQL, Python, text, and interactive tables & charts to explore data and build dashboards. They're perfect for iterative data exploration, combining data from multiple sources, and creating reproducible analyses.
What's the difference between free and one-time purchase?
The free plan lets you get started with DB Pilot and try AI features with your own API keys. The one-time purchase ($79) gives you access to all premium features in app versions released within 1 year of purchase. To use AI features with the one-time purchase plan, you need to provide your own API key for the AI providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google AI, etc.).
What's the difference between subscription and one-time purchase?
The subscription ($20/month) includes all premium features and AI costs are covered. The one-time purchase ($79) gives you access to all premium features in app versions released within 1 year of purchase. To use AI features with the one-time purchase plan, you need to provide your own API key for the AI providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google AI, etc.).
Which AI models does DB Pilot support?
DB Pilot supports the latest AI models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and xAI. You can also create and use custom AI models from any provider. The AI Assistant is powered by GPT-4o and GPT-4o mini.