dotConnect

7.7easy start · #7of 51
in Database Client Software

Free to practise onyes
Free trialyes
Well documentedyes
Runs where you workyes

Runs on Linux, Mac, Windows.

dotConnect is ranked #7 of 51 in database client software on The Geeks Club. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan. A free trial is offered.

dotConnect plans and pricing

All plans

dotConnect Express Free Free edition · basic connectivity · .NET Framework only devart.com · 11 Oct 2026

dotConnect for SQL Server — Developer $219.95 once Perpetual license; one year of support and upgrades included Single license · for one developer devart.com · 11 Oct 2026

dotConnect for MySQL — Developer $269.95 once Perpetual license; one year of support and upgrades included Single license · for one developer devart.com · 11 Oct 2026

dotConnect for PostgreSQL — Developer $269.95 once Perpetual license; one year of support and upgrades included Single license · for one developer devart.com · 11 Oct 2026

dotConnect Universal — Developer $269.95 once Perpetual license; one year of support and upgrades included Single license · for one developer devart.com · 11 Oct 2026

dotConnect for SQLite — Developer $269.95 once Perpetual license; one year of support and upgrades included Single license · for one developer devart.com · 11 Oct 2026

Compared on database client software

Free plan: Yes
Database support: SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, DB2, InterBase, Microsoft Access, Firebird
SSH tunneling: Yes
Data editing: Yes
Visual query builder: Yes

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The record

Product: dotConnect is a suite of ADO.NET data providers for direct access to databases and cloud services from .NET applications and websites.
Database and cloud connections: The suite lists connections for databases including DB2, MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and SQLite, and services including Salesforce, Dynamics 365, and QuickBooks Online.
ADO.NET features: The providers support SQL commands, stored procedures, transactions, and connection pooling.
Visual Studio: dotConnect includes a Visual Studio database explorer and integrates with Entity Developer for visual ORM modeling.
Developer tooling: The SQL Server provider supports Visual Studio integration and NuGet-compatible IDEs including Visual Studio Code and JetBrains Rider.
Cross-platform targets: The SQL Server provider lists Windows, Linux, and macOS support, with .NET Framework, .NET Core, and .NET 5 through 10 compatibility.
Security: The product page says dotConnect supports secure connections using SSL, SSH, and HTTPS tunneling.
Free edition limit: The Express edition provides basic connectivity and is limited to .NET Framework according to the product FAQ.
Trial: The full product is available as a free 30-day trial, and the SQL Server feature page says the trial has no limits and requires no card.
Licensing: The product page describes dotConnect licenses as perpetual with no renewal fees.
License types: Devart lists Single, Server, and OEM license types, with OEM licensing permitting deployment to third parties as part of a licensed application.
Support: Devart offers product support, documentation, API references, tutorials, and optional Premium Support starting at $60.
Company: Devart says it was founded in 1997 and develops data connectivity, integration, backup, and database management tools.
Founded: 1997
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Database Client Software in 2026#7 of 51

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devart.com/dotconnect/· checked 11 Oct 2026
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devart.com/dotconnect/sqlserver/editions.html· checked 11 Oct 2026
devart.com/dotconnect/mysql/editions.html· checked 11 Oct 2026
devart.com/dotconnect/postgresql/editions.html· checked 11 Oct 2026
devart.com/dotconnect/universal/editions.html· checked 11 Oct 2026
devart.com/dotconnect/sqlite/editions.html· checked 11 Oct 2026
devart.com/dotconnect/oracle/editions.html· checked 11 Oct 2026