Paradigma Software

Paradigma Software makes database tools for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Its free data management app is where most people start; it handles everyday tasks like browsing, editing, and managing data across platforms. Paid upgrades add report and form designers. The company also sells a server product for reports and forms, plus developer kits that let other software teams embed database and reporting functions directly into their own applications.

The free app covers database basics — browsing schemas, editing records, and connecting to databases on different platforms. The paid tier unlocks the report and form designers for building custom layouts. The server edition connects to data sources like MySQL and MS SQL Server, and it includes three built-in database engines for cases where you don't want to set up a separate database. For developers, the embeddable kits let you ship cross-platform reports with your application royalty-free. The developer network option goes further and allows bundling the server with customer solutions in unlimited units.

This suite is aimed at database administrators and software teams that want a consistent database layer across desktop and server environments. Use it for managing data internally, building tools for internal operations, or embedding database and reporting capabilities into a commercial product without per-unit fees. The free version is a practical entry point for routine database administration; the paid and developer editions make sense when you're shipping software that needs a database or reporting engine.