# DataGrip Published January 1, 2026 · Updated August 10, 2026 Databases and SQL IDE Category: Developer Tools · Paid · [Official website](https://www.jetbrains.com/datagrip/) ## Install with Homebrew `brew install --cask datagrip` ## Quick take DataGrip in August 2026 is the SQL IDE to beat for JetBrains users, especially now that non-commercial use is free. Commercial organisation pricing remains steep versus open-source GUIs, but intelligence, multi-DB projects, and 2026 AI agent features justify seats for professionals. On Mac it is a first-class Apple Silicon citizen with a heavier footprint than TablePlus. Students should grab free licenses. Companies should budget commercial seats honestly and pilot real catalogs before a fleet rollout. Best for: Students and hobbyists (free non-commercial), Polyglot database developers, JetBrains ecosystem teams, Engineers who want AI-assisted SQL carefully ## What is DataGrip? DataGrip is JetBrains's cross-platform IDE for SQL and databases, covering relational engines and many NoSQL systems in one workspace. As of August 2026 it ships the 2026.2 line, for example 2026.2.3, with 2026.1 and 2026.2 feature drops already out. The headline change since October 2025 is licensing, not a rebrand: DataGrip is free for non-commercial use covering learning, hobby projects, open source without commercial benefit, and content creation. WebStorm, Rider, CLion, RubyMine, and RustRover changed at the same time. Commercial work still needs a paid subscription. Commercial individual pricing after that change is about $10.90 per month or $109 per year for DataGrip alone, with organisation seats near $25.90 per user per month or $259 per user per year. The All Products Pack is about $29.90 per month or $299 per year for an individual and includes JetBrains AI Pro. Standalone AI Pro is around $10 per month or $100 per year for an individual. Non-commercial licenses include full IDE features plus AI Free, renew yearly, and need online activation through a JetBrains Account. 2026 releases lean into AI agent skills for databases, MCP tools, and CLI commands for data source management, plus bundled JDBC drivers, session control, and reworked query files and consoles. On Mac it runs natively on Apple Silicon and tracks current macOS, including Tahoe-era systems when kept current through Toolbox. Alternatives people actually weigh: DBeaver Community plus paid PRO, TablePlus, Beekeeper Studio, the Azure Data Studio lineage, and psql plus other native CLIs. Choose free non-commercial DataGrip when you are learning or building unpaid projects and want JetBrains completions. Buy commercial seats when salary or client revenue touches the database. If you already have All Products Pack, just enable DataGrip instead of buying another single-product seat. ## Features - **Multi-engine database IDE.** Connect to PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle, SQLite, MongoDB, and other engines in one project. Navigation, query UI, and schema tools stay consistent enough that mixed stacks do not force five different clients. That is the core reason polyglot teams pay for DataGrip instead of collecting free single-engine tools. - **Intelligent SQL editor.** Context-aware completion, on-the-fly checks, quick fixes, and refactorings treat SQL more like real code than a text box. Consoles and query files cover exploratory work and saved scripts. If a redesign moved your muscle memory, JetBrains blog notes about console restoration are worth reading before you rebuild habits from scratch. - **Excel-like data editor.** Browse and edit result grids with filtering, bulk edits, and export options. Useful for light data fixes without writing UPDATE statements by hand every time. Still prefer scripted changes for anything you need to reproduce in staging. Grids are convenience, not a migration strategy. - **AI assistance and agent skills.** AI Free is included. AI Pro adds more capacity and sits in All Products Pack for individuals. DataGrip 2026.2 highlights agent skills for database tools and text-to-SQL style work plus MCP integration. Treat agent SQL as a draft. Review destructive statements and production grants yourself before anything runs. - **Schema tools and diagrams.** Compare schemas, navigate foreign keys, and visualize structures. Diff and migration-oriented tooling help when staging and production drift. This is where DataGrip still pulls ahead of lightweight native clients that stop at browse-and-edit. - **VCS and productivity integrations.** Git integration, keyboard-centric navigation, and JetBrains UX patterns familiar to IntelliJ users. Bundled JDBC drivers in recent builds reduce the old chore of hunting driver jars. If your team already lives in the JetBrains ecosystem, onboarding cost drops sharply. - **Free non-commercial licensing.** Since October 2025, qualifying non-commercial users get the full IDE free via JetBrains Account. Commercial use still needs paid licenses. Read the Toolbox non-commercial agreement carefully. If an employer pays you to write SQL, you need a commercial license even when the employer is a nonprofit. - **Cross-platform with Apple Silicon Mac support.** Official macOS builds for Apple Silicon and Intel ship with the JetBrains runtime. Suitable for Tahoe-era macOS when kept current via Toolbox. Expect higher RAM use than TablePlus or Postico; that is the trade for IDE depth. ## How to Install DataGrip on Mac Install via JetBrains Toolbox or the direct macOS download, sign in with a JetBrains Account, and choose non-commercial or commercial licensing on first run. Prefer Apple Silicon builds on M-series Macs. 1. **Download DataGrip 2026.2.x.** Get the macOS build from jetbrains.com/datagrip/download or Toolbox. As of August 2026 the 2026.2 line is current (for example 2026.2.3). Toolbox makes patch updates less painful across multiple JetBrains apps. 2. **Register the correct license.** Select Non-commercial use if eligible, or apply a commercial subscription. Online activation is required for non-commercial licenses. Do not stretch hobby terms onto paid client work; compliance is part of professional practice. 3. **Add a data source.** Create a data source, trust SSL settings deliberately, and run a simple SELECT to verify connectivity before importing large schemas. Prefer SSH tunnels or cloud IAM over exposing databases to the public internet. Store shared connection templates carefully and never commit production passwords to Git. ## Pros - Free full IDE for qualifying non-commercial use since October 2025 - Strong SQL intelligence and refactorings for professional work - Broad database support including NoSQL engines - Active 2026 releases with AI agent skills, MCP tools, and CLI data-source management - Familiar JetBrains UX for IntelliJ users - Official Apple Silicon macOS builds ## Cons - Commercial organisation seats are expensive versus DBeaver or TablePlus - Heavier RAM footprint than lightweight native clients - Non-commercial eligibility rules require honest interpretation - UI complexity can overwhelm casual SELECT-only users - Some workflow churn around query files versus consoles ## Closer look JetBrains made DataGrip free for non-commercial use in October 2025 without removing paid seat revenue from companies. That split is the whole product story in 2026. Students and hobbyists get full IDE features plus AI Free. Employers still fund commercial seats. If an employer pays you to write SQL, you need a commercial license even at a nonprofit. Content creators with monetized videos can still qualify for free use; read the legal page rather than guessing. In 2026 the engineering work has been to make DataGrip friendlier to agents: skills, MCP tools, CLI data source management, and bundled JDBC drivers. That tracks the broader move to AI-assisted database work while keeping humans responsible for destructive statements. AI Free covers a lot for learners. AI Pro, about $10/month or $100/year individual or included in All Products Pack, is for people who lean on assistants daily. On Apple Silicon Macs, use official builds, verify signatures, and stay current via Toolbox. For teams, write down licensing, export paths, and recovery so a lost seat or credential does not block work. Test performance on your own databases rather than synthetic scores. When you compare prices, add adjacent costs like cloud minutes, SSO, or support. All Products Pack math matters. Individual pack pricing around $29.90/month or $299/year often beats buying DataGrip plus AI Pro plus another IDE separately if you already need IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate or sibling tools. Standalone DataGrip at about $109/year is the cleaner buy for SQL-only professionals who do not want the full JetBrains fleet. ## FAQ ### Is DataGrip free now? Yes for non-commercial use since October 2025. Learning, hobby, unpaid OSS, and content creation qualify. Paid work needs a commercial license. Read JetBrains's non-commercial terms before you assume. ### What is the latest DataGrip version in August 2026? The 2026.2 line is current on the JetBrains download page (for example 2026.2.3). Use Toolbox or the site for the newest patch. ### How much is commercial DataGrip? About $109/year individual or $10.90/month; organisation seats about $259/user/year or $25.90/user/month. Confirm on jetbrains.com/datagrip/buy because promotions and regional taxes move. ### Does free non-commercial include AI? AI Free is included. AI Pro remains a paid add-on (about $10/month or $100/year individual) or part of All Products Pack. ### DataGrip vs DBeaver? DataGrip offers deeper SQL IDE features and JetBrains integrations. DBeaver Community is free for commercial use without JetBrains non-commercial constraints. Many teams keep DBeaver for casual access and DataGrip for heavy SQL work. ### Does DataGrip support Apple Silicon Macs? Yes. Official macOS builds support Apple Silicon and modern macOS versions. Keep the IDE updated through Toolbox after major OS upgrades. ### Can I use non-commercial DataGrip at work? If you are paid for the work, no. Employer projects require commercial licensing even if the employer is a nonprofit. Hobby projects on your own time are a different question; the legal page is the authority. ### Is there a trial for commercial use? Yes. JetBrains offers a free 30-day trial for evaluating commercial DataGrip. Use it on real schemas, not toy databases. ### What did DataGrip 2026.2 add? AI agent skills, MCP tools, CLI data-source management, bundled JDBC drivers, and improved session control, along with continued work on query files and consoles. See the JetBrains 2026.2 blog post for the full list. ### Should I buy All Products Pack instead? If you already need multiple JetBrains IDEs, the individual pack around $299/year often wins and includes AI Pro. If you only need a database IDE, standalone DataGrip is the cleaner purchase. ## Sources - [DataGrip Is Now Free for Non-Commercial Use](https://blog.jetbrains.com/datagrip/2025/10/01/datagrip-is-now-free-for-non-commercial-use/) - [Download DataGrip](https://www.jetbrains.com/datagrip/download/) - [DataGrip Pricing and Licensing](https://julius.ai/articles/datagrip-pricing) - [DataGrip 2026.2 release notes blog](https://blog.jetbrains.com/datagrip/2026/07/16/datagrip-2026-2-ai-agent-skills-mcp-tools-and-cli-commands-for-data-source-management-bundled-jdbc-drivers-and-improved-session-control/) - [DataGrip product page](https://www.jetbrains.com/datagrip/) - [Buy DataGrip](https://www.jetbrains.com/datagrip/buy/) ## Related - [Cursor](https://bundl.run/apps/cursor) - [Claude Code](https://bundl.run/apps/claude-code) - [ChatGPT](https://bundl.run/apps/chatgpt) - [Claude](https://bundl.run/apps/claude) - [Codex](https://bundl.run/apps/codex) - [Windsurf](https://bundl.run/apps/windsurf) - [DataGrip vs DBeaver Community](https://bundl.run/compare/datagrip-vs-dbeaver) ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://bundl.run/#organization", "name": "Bundl.run", "url": "https://bundl.run", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://bundl.run/og-image.png", "width": 1200, "height": 630 }, "description": "The Ninite for Mac. 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