RootDB

Open-source SQL reporting web app

About RootDB

RootDB is an open-source, self-hostable web application for building reports and dashboards directly on MySQL, MariaDB and PostgreSQL databases. Users define SQL queries and present the results as shareable report pages inside their own infrastructure.

RootDB website preview

Live preview of rootdb.fr via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.

RootDB: strengths & things to check

Strengths

Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
Covers reporting, sql, open source, self hosted — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.

Things to check

Free tools can change their model or shut down — avoid locking critical work into it without an export path.
Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
It is one of 1115 tools in the Data & Analytics category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.

Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.

RootDB pricing

Pricing model	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Free access	Yes — fully free
Current plan prices	Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale.
Official site	rootdb.fr

RootDB key facts

Category: Data & Analytics
Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Focus areas: reporting, sql, open source, self hosted
Official site: rootdb.fr

RootDB FAQ

How much does RootDB cost?

Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (rootdb.fr).

What is RootDB used for?

Open-source SQL reporting web app Its focus areas in the Data & Analytics category: reporting, sql, open source, self hosted.

Where can I try RootDB?

On its official site, rootdb.fr — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.

RootDB vs alternatives

	RootDB	ArchivesSpace	AWStats	CloudBeaver
Pricing	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more.
Focus areas	reporting, sql, open source, self hosted	archives, open source, libraries, self hosted	analytics, log analyzer, open source, self hosted	database, sql, web client, self hosted
Official site	rootdb.fr	archivesspace.org	awstats.org	dbeaver.com
Directory status	Listed	Listed	Listed	Listed

Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.

About the Data & Analytics category

Analytics and BI platforms that turn raw data into clear insights. The Data & Analytics category on Tools Hub currently lists 1115 tools. Alongside RootDB, it includes CleanMyData, Motor Admin, KipBill, TallyMint.

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More in Data & Analytics

Comparing tools in the Data & Analytics category? These related listings are worth a look: CleanMyData — File data-quality checks that run locally; Motor Admin — No-code admin panels over your database; KipBill — Simple invoicing with a free-forever plan.