Base 3.0: New Version of the SQLite Editor for macOS
Menial Ltd. has released Base 3.0, a major update to its macOS SQLite editor. The release (Aug 16, 2025) brings expanded SQLite support, performance improvements and quality-of-life enhancements for users who prefer a GUI over the command line.
What’s new
- Support for multiple attached databases
- Advanced SQLite features: WITHOUT ROWID tables, STRICT tables, partial indexes with WHERE clauses, named table constraints, generated columns
- Improved SQL editor: better syntax highlighting and autocomplete
- Faster import/export and general performance improvements
- Base 3 is a separate app from Base 2; Base 2 no longer receives updates
Details
Release date: August 16, 2025
Requires: macOS 15 (Sequoia) or newer
Pricing: Free download; advanced features unlocked with a one-time license (approx. £29.99)
Links and downloads:
Official site: https://menial.co.uk
Mac App Store: Base 3 on the Mac App Store
Alternative download: Softpedia
Notes
Base 3 focuses on making SQLite management easier via a graphical interface while adding support for newer SQLite capabilities. If you manage local SQLite databases on macOS and want more than the command line, this update is worth checking out.
Sources: Menial blog, Mac App Store