Chat2DB
AI-powered SQL client that turns natural language into database queries
Founded
2023
Starting Price
$0
Category
Developer Tools
Last updated February 7, 2026
About Chat2DB
Chat2DB is an intelligent, open-source SQL client and database management tool with integrated AI capabilities. Originally developed at Alibaba, it lets users query databases using natural language via Text2SQL, supports 50+ database types including MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB, and ClickHouse, and generates professional BI dashboards from plain-text questions — all while keeping data local and private.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Natural language Text2SQL lets non-technical users query databases without knowing SQL syntax
- Supports 50+ databases from a single interface — eliminates need for multiple database clients
- Strong data privacy: queries processed locally, only schema metadata shared with AI, data never uploaded
- Open-source core (Apache 2.0) with 1M+ users ensures transparency and active community development
- AI-generated BI dashboards from plain text questions dramatically speed up data analysis
Key Features
Natural Language to SQL
Convert plain English questions into accurate SQL queries using AI-powered Text2SQL, powered by Claude, GPT-4o, Qwen, and DeepSeek models
50+ Database Support
Connect to MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB, SQL Server, Redis, ClickHouse, Snowflake, and dozens more from a single interface
AI Dashboard Generation
Input natural language questions and instantly generate professional BI dashboards with charts and visualizations
SQL to Natural Language
Convert complex SQL queries into plain English explanations, making existing queries understandable to non-technical team members
Intelligent SQL Editor
Full-featured editor with real-time syntax highlighting, auto-completion, contextual suggestions, and AI-powered optimization
Data Privacy by Design
Queries are processed locally with only schema metadata shared — your actual data never leaves your machine or goes to any LLM
Team Collaboration
Pricing
Community
$0
- 16 database types supported
- Visual table and data editor
- Manual report generation
- No AI calls included
- Community support
Best For
Non-Technical Data Querying
Enable business analysts and product managers to query databases directly using natural language without writing SQL or depending on engineers
Multi-Database Management
Manage MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, and more from a single unified interface instead of juggling multiple database clients
Rapid BI Dashboard Creation
Generate professional dashboards and reports from plain-text questions in seconds for stakeholder presentations and data analysis
SQL Learning & Optimization
Help junior developers learn SQL by converting natural language to queries, and optimize existing queries with AI suggestions
