Database Browser

Database Browser is a Google Workspace add-on from Jivrus Technologies that turns Google Sheets into a tool for exploring and querying databases. Business users and analysts frequently need data held in relational systems, but they may lack access to specialist database clients or the skills to use them, and moving data manually through exports and imports is slow and quickly becomes out of date. Database Browser addresses this by connecting Google Sheets directly to databases so that users can browse tables, run queries and pull the results straight into spreadsheets, where they can be analysed, charted and shared with colleagues. Its core approach is to bring database access into a familiar, collaborative environment, reducing reliance on developers for routine data requests while keeping the workflow simple enough for non-technical staff to use with confidence. This makes database information far more accessible to colleagues who already work in spreadsheets every day.

The add-on supports popular relational databases including MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle and MariaDB, as well as cloud-hosted versions offered by major providers, and it can also work with other data sources depending on the plan. Users can view schemas and table structures, write and save SQL queries, filter and sort results, and refresh data on demand or on a schedule so that reports stay current. Where permitted, changes can be written back to the database, enabling lightweight data maintenance from within a sheet. Connection details are stored securely, and query results benefit from Google Sheets’ native sharing and permission controls. The product is installed from the Google Workspace Marketplace and runs in the cloud without local software. It is used by analysts, operations teams, developers and small to medium-sized businesses that rely on Google Workspace. Pricing starts from around USD 9 with a free trial, and a free version is also available.