Navicat Premium Lite is Navicat’s brand-new free tier built for students, hobbyists and light-duty pros who need rock-solid database management without the premium price-tag. Connect to MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, SQLite, SQL Server, MongoDB, Redis, OceanBase, GaussDB and more from a single, lightning-fast window.
What You Get (100 % Free)
Data Viewer
Inspect, edit, insert or delete records in grid, tree or JSON view. Inline validation, colour-coded data types and instant filtering keep you productive.
Object Designer
Create and modify tables, views, procedures or collections through a clean, responsive UI. Structured tabs break complex queries into manageable steps—no raw DDL required.
SQL Editor
Full code completion, live syntax highlighting, reusable snippets and parameterised queries. Write faster, cleaner SQL with fewer typos.
Import / Export
Move data in or out of TXT, CSV, XML, JSON in two clicks. Map columns visually, schedule repeatable jobs, or export query results straight to Excel.
Team Collaboration
Optional cloud sync for connections, queries, snippets and virtual groups. Share projects with teammates in real time while keeping production credentials local.
Secure Connections
SSH tunnel, SSL, PAM, Kerberos, X.509 and GSSAPI authentication baked in. Your data stays encrypted end-to-end.
Native Performance
True Windows, macOS and Linux binaries—no Java runtime, no Electron bloat. Expect snappy launches and low memory footprints.
Dark Mode & UI Themes
Toggle dark theme to protect your eyes during late-night query sessions; UI behaviour remains identical.
Cross-Platform Licence
Buy once (or grab Lite for free) and activate on any supported OS. Move your licence between machines without calling support.
Supported Engines & Clouds
Databases: MySQL 3.21+, MariaDB 5.1+, PostgreSQL 7.3+, SQLite 2/3, SQL Server 2000+, Oracle 8.1+, MongoDB 3.0+, Redis 2.8+ (Cluster & Sentinel), OceanBase 3.1+, GaussDB, Drizzle, Percona, OurDelta.
Cloud: Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, Oracle Cloud, MongoDB Atlas, Redis Enterprise Cloud, 阿里云, 腾讯云, 华为云.
Changelog (macOS 17.3.3 – 26 Aug 2025)
- NEW: KingbaseES MySQL-mode support
- FIX: Crash when closing multiple table tabs via shortcut
- FIX: Filter field-picker dialog no longer appears unnecessarily
- Minor stability and UI tweaks
Ready to ditch the CLI? Download Navicat Premium Lite today and manage your data like a pro—no credit card required.